Sweetgreen has cleared a key hurdle to plant its flag at St. Johns Town Center, with a permit now in hand for what will be the company's first Jacksonville restaurant, according to local filings. The chain's store listing already tags a storefront at 4624 Town Crossing Drive in the Town Center retail complex as "coming soon."
As reported by the Jacksonville Business Journal on May 4, 2026, the permit surfaced in city records this week and officially identifies the Town Center site as Sweetgreen's inaugural Jacksonville location. The outlet notes that the company is planning new menu items and automated technology at the store as part of an effort to counter softening foot traffic and spark a sales rebound.
Where the store will sit
Sweetgreen's official locations page lists a St. Johns Town Center entry at 4624 Town Crossing Drive and marks it "Coming soon," complete with a signup form for opening updates. The company posts a contact number on that page but does not offer any projected opening date. As listed on Sweetgreen, the site is currently taking email signups to send out a launch notice once details are set.
What it could mean for Town Center
Town Center continues to serve as a magnet for national chains courting daytime shoppers and nearby offices, and Sweetgreen's planned debut highlights that pull for landlords and developers. According to the Jacksonville Business Journal, the chain's mix of menu experimentation and automation upgrades is designed to bolster locations where walk-in traffic has slipped.
What to watch next
Sweetgreen has not yet issued a public announcement detailing a grand opening date or construction timeline; for now, the Town Center listing simply asks prospective customers to sign up for email updates. Those tracking the rollout can watch for additional permit activity, leasing disclosures and a potential Sweetgreen press release. Neighbors who want a direct heads-up can add their email address on the store page at Sweetgreen.
