Magic Smoothies is opening on Atlantic Avenue in Cocoa Beach with colorful murals, no‑ice smoothies and build‑your‑own açaí bowls. The shop is targeting an April launch and will seat roughly a dozen.

Just Salad opened a Colonial Landing outpost at 3162 E. Colonial Drive, its fifth Orlando location, and will mark the debut with weeklong $5 deals and reusable‑bowl promotions.

Zayn & Co. is moving from pop‑up to a permanent booth at Digress Wine, adding a Palestinian‑American food truck and a mini coffee van to its College Park rotation.

Chick‑fil‑A is planning a 5,208‑sq‑ft restaurant on Howland Boulevard in Deltona with a double drive‑thru. The company has not announced an opening date.

Fragaria's Maitland shop soft-opened early after an unlocked door, bringing New Zealand-style, plant-based ice cream and made-to-order mix-ins to downtown.

Juliana Green's 7 Made opened at 685 7th Street in downtown Clermont with a festive ribbon cutting by the South Lake Chamber of Commerce.

Pink Fryday is coming to One Daytona with mochi doughnuts, Korean fried chicken and selfie‑ready pink decor. Owner Debo Yang says construction and recipe testing are underway.

Black Rooster Taqueria in Mills 50 celebrates its tenth anniversary with a week of specials, merchandise, and giveaways starting February 24, earning recognition from Michelin Guide and media.

Santiago's Bodega has closed its Altamonte Springs spot after a decade, leaving the Orlando outpost as the nearest location. The closure comes as rising costs continue to squeeze local restaurants.

A family‑run Georgia smokehouse has landed at Ocala’s Paddock Market, moving from food‑truck roots to a full restaurant with a bar, brisket plates and late‑night music.

William Shen and Johnny Tung are opening a Spanish‑Japanese restaurant in Baldwin Park next to Sorekara, taking over the former Colibri space with a late‑2026 target.

Permit filings show Jersey Mike's plans for a unit at 3280 Howland Blvd in Deltona; an opening date has not been announced.

Mission Resort + Club has reworked its on-site dining into Conquistador Bar & Restaurant, a 164-seat Spanish‑Florida spot opening ahead of Valentine’s Day.