A national chain double-header is on the way to Wesley Chapel, where Olive Garden and Seasons 52 are slated to move into the new Gateway Plaza. The pair will drop a familiar Italian staple alongside a seasonal, wine-focused concept in a pocket of Pasco County that has been steadily filling in with new homes and retail.
Where They Will Be Located
The two restaurants are planned for Gateway Plaza at the intersection of Wesley Chapel Boulevard and Gateway Boulevard, according to the Tampa Bay Business Journal. The report notes that Olive Garden and Seasons 52 are expected to take the center’s restaurant pads, joining a mix of additional retail and medical tenants.
Site Details And Permits
Plan-review paperwork for an Olive Garden at 27391 Centerline Drive was filed last year, according to local reporting. Commercial listings describe the 27391 Centerline Drive parcel as roughly 1.84 acres with commercial zoning in the Saddlebrook Corporate Center, per What Now.
Which Company Is Behind The Brands
Both restaurants fall under the Darden Restaurants umbrella, which lists Olive Garden and Seasons 52 among its full-service brands on its corporate site, Darden Restaurants. The company has told investors it expects to open roughly 60 to 65 new restaurants in fiscal 2026, signaling continued expansion in select growth markets. That outlook, including the planned openings, is detailed in materials from Darden Restaurants.
Why Wesley Chapel Matters
Developers have been steering more restaurants and shops to this stretch of Wesley Chapel as nearby population and household incomes climb. Market data tied to the Centerline Drive parcel point to strong projected growth in the surrounding trade area over the coming years, a key draw for national brands looking for steady lunch and dinner business. LoopNet shows a market profile in which local population and household counts are forecast to rise.
Timing And What Comes Next
The Tampa Bay Business Journal first reported the deals on April 2, 2026, but did not include firm opening dates. Those details are likely to surface as permitting advances and the Gateway Plaza developer secures final county approvals and construction timelines.
We will update this story as official timelines, hiring notices and additional tenant announcements are released by Darden or the plaza’s developer. In the meantime, keep an eye on permitting records and construction activity at the site, which should offer the first real clues about when guests will be able to walk through the doors.
