ORLANDO, Fla. – A slew of new nationwide and regional chain restaurants and fast food joints have announced their foray into Florida recently. Some eateries are even expanding their footprint in the area with the announcement of new locations.

That includes Chicago-based Portillo’s, the South’s late-night staple Cook Out, and Jack in the Box, headquartered in California.

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Here’s a look at what restaurants are looking to come to Orlando and Florida soon, and some that have recently opened:

Raising Cane’s

There are three Raising Cane’s locations currently open in the Orlando area, with a couple more on the way.

Here’s a look at the locations now open:

• Orlando: 7105 Palm Parkway

• Orlando: 12040 Pioneers Way

• Kissimmee: 8170 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway

The City of Daytona Beach confirmed back in February that a new location would open on International Speedway Boulevard. The popular chicken finger restaurant also confirmed to FOX 35 that two more locations, in Winter Park and Altamonte Springs, are also in the works.

Additionally, another location near the University of Central Florida is also on the books. It’ll take over Del Taco on Collegiate Way, just across the street from UCF’s main campus.

Here’s where they are and when they’re expected to open:

• UCF: 12025 Collegiate Way (construction is slated to begin in December 2024 with a restaurant opening planned before the end of 2025)

• Daytona Beach: 2451 International Speedway Blvd. (scheduled to open late summer/early fall 2024)

• Altamonte Springs: 766 East Altamonte Drive (scheduled to open late fall 2024)

• Winter Park: South Semoran Boulevard and Scarlet Road (scheduled to open fall 2024)

Photo: Raising Cane’s

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