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What’s coming to Gainesville

ZIP 32603 · 5 projects from public filings · updated Oct 30, 2026

1coming soon
1recently opened
3changing hands

Coming soon · 1 spots

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

GainesvillePS
Permit filedFiled

Papi Smash'd Burgers

1750 Nw 1 Ave, Ste 60 · Gainesville, FL 32603

Plans and permits are on file for this restaurant.

Restaurant plan review · Aug 28 · Plans approved · new construction
Restaurant plan review · Aug 7 · Restaurant plans filed with the state · new construction
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Recently opened · 1 spots

GainesvilleM
Open since Aug 2026Confirmed

Meltwich

1404 W University Ave, Ste 30 · Gainesville, FL 32603

Open now.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 27 · Verified open
Liquor license · Aug 24 · Liquor license issued · beer & wine
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Changing hands · 3 spots

GainesvilleBP
Changing handsConfirmed

Benny Pantano's

1702 W University Ave, Ste F1 · Gainesville, FL 32603

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 30 · Verified open
Inspection · Oct 1 · Opening inspection by the state
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GainesvilleLR
Changing handsConfirmed

Lil Rudy's At Midtown

1702 W University Ave, Ste A2 · Gainesville, FL 32603

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 30 · Verified open
Restaurant license · Mar 10 · New owner approved for the restaurant license
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Gainesville
Changing handsConfirmed

Chick-fil-A

1340 W University Ave, Ste 10 · Gainesville, FL 32603

New owners are taking over this restaurant.

Coming Soon Project verification · Oct 30 · Verified open
Restaurant license · Feb 6 · 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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