A neon-lit ramen and sake bar from local operator Daniel Todd opened Friday in downtown Cocoa Beach, serving ramen, bao, sake flights and cocktails.

A Shanghai‑inspired dumpling chain is building a New Tampa outpost as part of a Florida push that also names Kissimmee and Gainesville. The new spot will bring XLB, dim sum and boba to The Walk at Highwoods Preserve.

JAI Restaurant Group plans to invest $75M to open or convert 51 7 Brew drive‑thru stands around Orlando, a major local bet on the booming drive‑thru coffee market.

7 Brew filed plans for a 750‑square‑foot drive‑thru in Titusville, the chain's first in the city and seventh in Brevard County.

A WalletHub analysis puts Florida 10th for fast‑food spending as a share of income; the three‑item basket costs about $24.80, highlighting rising menu prices.

City officials approved site plans for a Chick‑fil‑A on Hickory Hill Boulevard across from Dutch Bros, moving the project into permitting and engineering reviews.

Mochiry, the Gainesville-born Korean dessert shop, will move into the former Papa's Diner in Clermont, city permit records and local reporting say.

Good Salt Restaurant Group and Ustler Development plan to convert the Milk District’s Hoods Up into a full-service restaurant. City concept art and permit filings outline the proposed redesign and timeline.

Orlando’s adults-only dessert spot Better Than Sex will close on June 14 after a 10-year run. The restaurant asked patrons to stop by during its final week.

Raising Cane's will open a new Kissimmee location at 1200 W Osceola Parkway on June 29, marking the chain's 10th Central Florida outpost. Fans should expect opening-day crowds and typical grand-opening giveaways.

Stella's Modern Pantry will close its Broadway storefront on June 20, 2026; owners Stacey Atsides and Albert Barrett say they plan to relocate the shop. The downtown staple has been a fixture for nearly 20 years.

Bosu Latin Asian Fusion will open its first standalone restaurant at 231 Broadway Ave in downtown Kissimmee, targeting a mid‑to‑late July launch and an open‑kitchen bar format.

Kissimmee’s Pienezza Pizza plans a second location at 422 N Terry Ave in Orlando, aiming to open by June 30, 2026.