Jacksonville Chick-fil-A to Reopen October 27
The Philips Highway location will resume operations following months of repairs from a June fire.
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Jacksonville Openings and Closings News
This page covers new business launches, closures of established storefronts, retail expansions and hospitality shifts. Reporting monitors arrivals and departures across the city.
Recent news
October 22, 2026
Raising Cane's to Open Two New Jacksonville RestaurantsThe chicken chain plans to expand its local footprint with upcoming locations in Southside and Mandarin.
October 20, 2026
Keke’s Breakfast Cafe to Open in River City MarketplaceThe new breakfast destination in Jacksonville is scheduled to host its grand opening on October 22, 2026.
October 15, 2026
Fat Tuesday Delays Five Points Grand OpeningThe Jacksonville venue is pushing back its debut to incorporate facility upgrades following a soft opening.
October 13, 2026
Jacksonville Sheriff Will Close District 3 StationThe Jacksonville Sheriff's Office will close its District 3 substation on October 15, 2026, for a planned relocation.
October 6, 2026
Fat Tuesday Will Open New Jacksonville LocationThe New Orleans-based brand is launching a restaurant and lounge in the Five Points neighborhood this October.
September 29, 2026
Sandbox VR Will Open at St. Johns Town CenterThe virtual reality entertainment venue will launch its new Jacksonville location on October 9, 2026.
September 29, 2026
Original Woody's Bar-B-Q Will Close Jacksonville LocationThe restaurant will shut its original University Boulevard site after 46 years of operation.
September 25, 2026
Demolition Has Begun at Regency Square MallRealco Recycling Co. started tearing down the East Mall section of the historic Jacksonville retail center.
September 24, 2026
Green Haven Co. Will Relocate in JacksonvilleThe woman-owned green living refillery is moving to a new space on the Square this October.
September 23, 2026
The Huguenot Wine Bar Will Open in JacksonvilleThe new wine bar is set to launch on September 29, 2026, within the redeveloped Hendricks Place complex.
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Regular subjects here include the debut of new restaurant locations, retail store closures, bank branch openings and shifts in commercial real estate occupancy. Coverage reaches across the city and the communities around it. Commercial activity often clusters around specific corridors where infrastructure improvements draw new investment. Seasonal retail patterns and long-term economic shifts frequently dictate which businesses choose to open or close their doors.