Andy's Frozen Custard Plans South Tampa Location
The proposed custard shop would replace the existing BJ's Alabama Barbeque building on South Dale Mabry Highway.
Updated on Sept. 23, 2026 in Dining Out
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Andy's Frozen Custard has filed rezoning plans to open a new restaurant at 3423 S. Dale Mabry Highway in South Tampa. The project would see the current 3,926-square-foot BJ's Alabama Barbeque site replaced by a new, smaller structure.
Why it matters
The proposal aims to convert a larger existing restaurant footprint into a specialized dessert venue featuring modern amenities. Property owner New Pagoda LLC is currently seeking necessary city rezoning approval to move the development forward.
The proposed 1,611-square-foot facility is designed with an outdoor patio, a walk-up window, and a drive-thru. Andy's currently operates more than 180 locations across 15 states.
The players
Andy's Frozen Custard
A national frozen custard chain founded in Missouri that operates more than 180 locations across 15 states.
New Pagoda LLC
The property owner of the site at 3423 S. Dale Mabry Highway that is seeking city rezoning approval for the redevelopment.
The details
The planned restaurant site incorporates several neighboring parcels into the property footprint to accommodate the new construction. The design features are intended to streamline service through both walk-up and drive-thru options on the busy South Dale Mabry corridor.
Timeline
Andy's Frozen Custard was founded in 1986.
Culture Shift
This development highlights the broader trend of national dessert chains securing prime real estate by repurposing larger, legacy restaurant footprints. The shift reflects a growing consumer preference for specialized, drive-thru-accessible convenience in suburban retail markets.
Residents in South Tampa may see a change in local dining options as the project moves to replace an existing long-standing barbecue site. The proposed drive-thru and walk-up model will alter how customers approach the specific South Dale Mabry Highway intersection.
The takeaway
The move demonstrates how national brands leverage re-zoning to optimize footprint size in established urban areas. Neighbors should monitor city planning meetings for updates on the timeline for this site transition.
Further reading
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Source note: This article includes information reported by Tampa Bay Business & Wealth.
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