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New burger, chicken & BBQ spots in Destin & Panama City

11 burger, chicken & BBQ spots coming soon, just opened or changing hands, from permits and licenses.

New burger, chicken & BBQ spots · 11 spots

Confirmed = two matching records or news · Filed = one official record

Panama CityMG

Changing handsConfirmed

Mr.griffs Cheesesteaks

401 E 23 St, Ste I · Panama City, FL 32405

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Oct 20 · Plans approved · remodel

Restaurant plan review · Oct 6 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · remodel

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Panama CityMG

Likely openFiled

Mr. Griff's Cheesesteaks

401 East 23nd Street · Panama City, FL 32405

Licensed and likely open by now.

Liquor license · Sep 25 · Liquor license issued · beer

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Santa Rosa BeachSS

Changing handsConfirmed

Sub Shack 30a

56 Spires Ln, Ste 14a · Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Liquor license · May 11 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine

Restaurant license · Mar 13 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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FreeportJS

Changing handsFiled

Jon Smith Subs

901 E Hwy 20, Ste 6 · Freeport, FL 32439

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Jun 23 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Miramar BeachCI

Permit filedFiled

Crab Island Bbq

9848 Us 98 · Miramar Beach, FL 32550

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Jun 16 · Restaurant plans filed with the state

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Inlet Beach

Changing handsFiled

Jersey Mike's Subs

11299 Us Hwy 98 E, Ste C106 · Inlet Beach, FL 32461

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · May 8 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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BakerBB

Changing handsFiled

Boondocks Bbq

8145 Hwy 189 N · Baker, FL 32531

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Apr 22 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Panama City

Changing handsFiled

Burger King

109 N Tyndall Pkwy · Panama City, FL 32404

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Feb 10 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Santa Rosa Beach

Changing handsFiled

Burger King

3580 Us Hwy 98 W · Santa Rosa Beach, FL 32459

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Feb 6 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Crestview

Changing handsFiled

Burger King

5730 Hwy 85 N · Crestview, FL 32536

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Feb 6 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Fort Walton Beach

Changing handsFiled

Firehouse Subs

75 Eglin Pkwy, Ste 121 · Fort Walton Beach, FL 32548

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Restaurant license · Jan 28 · New owner approved for the restaurant license

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Confirmedtwo matching records, or a news report
Filedone official record
Spotted 90 days before openinghow early the first filing came

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