St. Pete chef Cameron Schneider’s Smash & Grab truck is rolling through Pinellas, Hillsborough and Pasco with smashburgers, bacon jam and lemon‑pepper fries.

Saucy by KFC has begun opening in Tampa, converting some KFC and PDQ sites and debuting in West Tampa with more Bay Area locations planned.

Just Salad has opened on West Neptune Street in South Tampa, adding chef‑designed salads, reusable‑bowl perks and a week of grand‑opening deals.

Aqua Tequila's Parrish outpost opened Friday in Creekside Commons, bringing margaritas, street tacos and a tequila-forward menu to Manatee County.

Dutch Bros is coming to Bradenton — its first shop in Manatee County — as part of the SeaFlower Village Center. The center is slated to be completed in late 2026.

Jeff's Bagel Run has opened in South Tampa, serving scratch-made bagels, rotating daily specials and an array of whipped spreads for the morning crowd.

Philly bagel chain Bagels & Co. filed permits for a Cypress Creek shop at 957 E Cypress Creek Rd. The brand is expanding across Florida with bold schmears and sandwiches.

Cru Hospitality will open Smith's Provisions and The Back Bar at Sparkman Wharf this March, adding quick-service burgers and a cocktail/wine bar to the Channelside waterfront.

Burger Vault opened on North 56th Street with halal beef, homemade sauces and plant‑based options after sampling more than 20 farms. The shop opens daily at 11 a.m.

Plan-review filings show Bamboo Charlies will open at 4930 Floramar Terrace in New Port Richey. Owners say details and a timeline are still pending.

Plan-review filings show Mattison’s may open at 16003 Valencia Club Drive in Valencia Lakes, a potential fifth location for the Sarasota restaurant group.

Tampa-based Grain & Berry is headed to the Baltimore area: a franchisee plans three Baltimore County locations, including one in Owings Mills and a Harbor Point lease. Owners say openings will roll out as build-outs proceed.

Atlanta's Rreal Tacos will open its first Florida location at 808 N Franklin in downtown Tampa this fall. The chain is known for street tacos and a big agave program.