Healthy eaters in East Orlando are getting a new grab-and-go option. Project LeanNation is set to open at 12490 Lake Underhill Road in the Waterford Lakes area, with a planned July 2026 debut. The coming storefront is billed as a one-stop shop that pairs chef-prepared ready meals with a shake bar and in-store nutrition coaching for people chasing weight loss or performance goals, all built around high-protein meals that are quick to heat and easy to track.
The Orlando location page for Project LeanNation lists the Lake Underhill address, a local phone number, and that July 2026 target, and it is already collecting "founding member" sign-ups that come with a $20 discount. The same page lays out grab-and-go offerings and a PLN+ membership tier that bundles meal plans with coaching. Job postings for the new shop indicate the team will be hired locally as opening day gets closer.
What they'll serve
Early menu teasers picked up by local outlets point to protein-heavy dishes like the Baja Beef Bowl at about 33 grams of protein and 429 calories, the Chicken Bacon Florentine at around 30 grams and 435 calories, and a Maple Bacon Burger at roughly 44 grams of protein and 479 calories, plus recovery-minded shakes with names like the Gladiator and PB&Jacked, according to WhatNow. The menu leans into macro-friendly portions squarely aimed at gym regulars and anyone logging protein and calories. The posted numbers paint a picture of meals built for high-protein diets without piling on extra calories.
Where it will sit
The new Project LeanNation bay is slated to plug into the Waterford Lakes retail cluster at the southeast corner of Lake Underhill Road and South Alafaya Trail, a center anchored by Sprouts and flanked by quick-service spots such as Gator's Dockside and Wok N Roll, per the Waterford Lakes Village leasing brochure. That mix of a grocery anchor, nearby offices, and steady campus-driven traffic from UCF and Lockheed Martin employees gives the concept a built-in daytime audience. Leasing materials list the center's address at 12500 Lake Underhill Road, along with a roster of food tenants that already cater to grab-and-go habits.
A brand on the move
Project LeanNation has been in expansion mode this year, recently crossing the 100-location mark and drawing notice in franchise circles as it pushes into new markets, according to Project LeanNation. The Waterford Lakes shop is part of that broader franchise strategy that mixes prepared-meal retail with ongoing coaching and membership-based services, which helps explain the focus on suburban retail strips and town-center style developments.
For locals looking to get on board early, the chain is already accepting founding-member sign-ups and plans to roll out hiring and opening details as the July window approaches. Project LeanNation has posted a local phone number and email for the Orlando team on its location page, and the brand is active on social media with regular posts on menu items and build-out progress. We will keep an eye on the timeline and report back once a firm opening date lands.
