Local burger chain M Shack is expanding into SilverLeaf Market with a larger footprint, a play area and an expanded shake station, per local reports.

Local franchisee Amber Davis opened a Graze Craze at The Avenues on April 29, offering single-serve cups, grab-and-go boards and party catering. The shop joins two other Northeast Florida locations.

Plan‑review documents list a Punta Cana Restaurant at 116 N. Julia St in downtown Jacksonville. Ownership ties and an opening date remain unconfirmed.

Southern Smokehouse has plans for a Northpoint Park storefront. City permit records show a 3,327-sq-ft build-out with an estimated $650,504 job cost.

Morning Oil Coffee opened April 27 inside the renovated Union Terminal Warehouse, pitching itself as a trades-focused "coffee yard" that will steer profits toward training. The compact spot serves Guatemalan beans, Azar sausage breakfast sandwiches and early-morning hours for crews.

Billy Bones, a new food truck from owner Pavlo, is preparing to launch in Jacksonville Beach and will prep at Jax Kitchen in San Marco. The owner says fries will be on the first menu.

Plan-review paperwork suggests Tasty Creamery is lining up a second Jacksonville shop at West Side Plaza on Normandy Boulevard. The move would expand the Argyle parlor’s reach onto the west side.

A waterside food-truck park at English Landing Marina serves rotating vendors, a cantina and live music on select nights.

Chicago‑born Potbelly will open its first Jacksonville shop May 5 at Deerwood Village, with a May 16 grand‑opening giveaway and plans for more Northeast Florida locations.

St. Johns County ordered a popular St. Augustine food-truck hub closed; the owner vows to fight to keep vendors operating. A rehearing is set for May 13.

Michael’s St. Augustine marked its 20th year and picked up a Wine Spectator Best of Award of Excellence after relocating to the Hyatt Place in Vilano Beach. The move expanded the restaurant’s wine library and tasting options.

Grumpy's posted steady Q1 sales gains and franchisees are preparing a Fleming Island restaurant that would be its sixth Northeast Florida location.

Plan‑review paperwork and business filings suggest Acai‑Licious is preparing a second Jacksonville location on Jammes Road. Owners have not set an opening date.