Joe & The Juice has quietly filed permit applications for 1900 N. Federal Highway in Fort Lauderdale, marking an early step toward a new juice-and-coffee outpost in Broward County. The paperwork signals that the Copenhagen-born chain intends to occupy the retail space, but it does not spell out a construction schedule or public opening date. If the project moves forward, locals can expect the usual breadcrumbs to follow: lease signage, job listings and inspection activity.
Permit Filing Spotted by Trade Site and Local Tracker
According to L'Express Franchise, the applications were submitted to the Florida Department of Business & Professional Regulation and were first flagged in a June 10 report by local tracker WhatNow. L'Express reports that the filing would add a Broward County unit to Joe & The Juice's South Florida network, while emphasizing that paperwork alone does not equal a confirmed opening date or hiring timeline.
The Site: A Ready-Made Retail Corner
The 1900 N. Federal Highway parcel is listed as a roughly 7,872-square-foot store building and carries B-1 zoning in commercial property records reviewed on LoopNet. Historical permit notes for the address show prior quick-service buildouts, suggesting this corner has already been broken in for grab-and-go food concepts.
Joe's National Push Helps Explain the Filing
Joe & The Juice has reported strong 2025 performance and says the company now operates more than 485 stores globally while pursuing a long-term goal of 1,000 locations. The brand has also launched an aggressive U.S. growth push, including a plan to open about 100 new American stores over the next 18 months, as detailed by QSR Magazine. That expansion streak helps explain why permitting feeds are suddenly lighting up with new activity in Florida.
Why Fort Lauderdale Shoppers Should Care
The chain's menu, anchored by viral items like the Tunacado sandwich and a lineup of cold-pressed juices and shakes, has been a reliable lunchtime draw in other markets, according to L'Express Franchise. The outlet also notes that Joe & The Juice has generally pursued company-operated units in the U.S., which means a Fort Lauderdale shop would likely be managed directly by the brand rather than by an independent franchisee.
How to Track the Project
Because this is an early administrative filing, the project still needs additional building permits, inspections and possibly other approvals before any buildout begins. Residents can monitor progress through the City of Fort Lauderdale’s LauderBuild portal. Typical next signs that a store is truly coming include lease or storefront signage, local job postings for store staff and scheduled inspections that show up in the city record.
For now, this permit filing is the clearest public hint that Joe & The Juice is lining up another South Florida location. We will keep an eye on city records and local listings for the next concrete steps and report back on any updates or official opening details.
