Muscle Burger, a compact chef-driven burger shop, is getting ready to fire up the griddle at Hodges Plaza on Beach Boulevard and, according to the landlord, could be serving customers within two to three weeks. Moving into the former Pizza Hut/WingStreet space, the spot is designed primarily for takeout and delivery, with about 15 seats inside. The concept calls itself an elevated fast-casual restaurant, built around organic, grass-fed beef and a tightly edited, efficiency-first menu.
Sign permit and build-out
Jacksonville officials are reviewing a permit that would allow Muscle Burger to install a wall sign, and the landlord has indicated the shop is aiming to open within two to three weeks. The wall-sign permit lists Taylor Sign & Design Inc. as the contractor, with an estimated project cost of $2,380, and shows the restaurant taking over a roughly 1,600-square-foot unit previously occupied by Pizza Hut/WingStreet. The landlord shared those details on June 8, according to the Jacksonville Daily Record.
Where it will sit
Hodges Plaza at 13799 Beach Blvd is owned and managed by Ashco Centers, which features the property in its portfolio and describes it as a busy Beach Boulevard retail hub. With a mix of local restaurants and national retailers, the center offers a practical match for a compact, delivery-focused tenant sliding into the former Pizza Hut footprint. Ashco Centers notes that the plaza includes a range of spaces and is shadow-anchored by larger retailers.
Menu and hours
Founder Manuel F. Aguilar registered Muscle Burger Jax LLC with the Florida Division of Corporations on March 11, 2026, and the team has put together a short, focused menu built around the namesake Muscle Burger, made with two 4-ounce organic, grass-fed patties for a total of 8 ounces. Regular hours are expected to run from 11 a.m. to 9 p.m. daily, with late-night service planned from 11:30 p.m. to 3 a.m. on Friday and Saturday. Beverage options will include squeezed-to-order lemonades and an in-house artisanal chicha morada. A Facebook post cited in coverage and shared with the Jacksonville Daily Record notes that the restaurant will seat about 15 people and is geared primarily toward takeout and delivery.
When to expect it
If the permit is approved, final work is expected to move quickly, with new signage and finishing touches likely following soon after. Local sign firm Taylor Sign & Design states on its site that it handles permitting and installations for retail clients across Jacksonville, which could help accelerate the storefront update once the city signs off. We will update readers when the city posts the permit decision or the restaurant announces a firm opening date.
