Five Guys will replace the Burger King Whopper Bar at Universal CityWalk; the Whopper Bar closes April 21 and the Legacy Store returns April 13. Guests can expect changes later this summer.

Waffle House filed state permits for a new diner at 20090 SW 110th Street in Dunnellon. No opening date has been announced, and the chain’s hurricane-role makes the move notable.

Permit filings show Jersey Mike’s has applied to open a Celebration shop at 43 Blake Boulevard. The chain’s directory lists a Celebration entry but no opening date has been announced.

Lakeside Social will bring bars, rotating food vendors and live events to Viera Town Center this June. The open-air venue aims to be a year-round community hub.

CAVA is opening in Viera this month, marking the chain's first Brevard County location and adding build‑your‑own Mediterranean bowls to the Space Coast.

Holy City Zoo BBQ opened in Longwood with a menu that pairs Texas smoke with rotating flavors from Korea, Mexico and Spain and a beer-forward bar.

Foxtail Coffee is opening a new cafe at Sky Town in South St. Petersburg, taking a retail outparcel near Sprouts as the massive redevelopment adds shops and housing.

A restored 1928 Barnett Bank in Cocoa Village is now The Vintage Vault, a 1920s-inspired restaurant and lounge serving cocktails, small plates and live jazz.

Publix recalled 12-count garlic knot rolls after labels failed to list egg as an allergen. Affected packs were removed from shelves and refunds are available.

CFS Coffee opened April 3 at Stoneybrook Exchange in Winter Garden, bringing Colombian coffee, arepas and an all-day menu to the neighborhood. Hours are listed as 8 a.m.–6 p.m. daily.

Michelin is expanding coverage to all of Florida for 2026 and will release the statewide selection digitally on May 28, 2026. The move reshapes who’s in play for stars.

3Natives Acai Cafe opened at Flamingo Crossings this week, bringing acai bowls, smoothies and a broader café menu to Winter Garden.

Mi Tierra plans a North Fourth Street outpost in Haines City, promising Dominican sandwiches, burgers and plates; owners are targeting a spring opening.