In March, Tampa-based chain Fresh Kitchen opens its 10th location, at 8648 Hunters Village Rd. off of Bruce B. Downs Boulevard.
Owned by Tampa’s Ciccio Group (CRG), the first Fresh Kitchen location opened in 2014 on S Howard Avenue in South Tampa. The fast-casual restaurant serves the keto-centric public (or vegan or gluten-free) build-your-own bowls with numerous protein, base and veggie options.
Once open, the New Tampa location’s hours will be 11 a.m.-9:35 p.m. Mon. to Sat. and Sundays from 11 a.m.-9:05 p.m.
According to CRG’s website, James Lanza first started the company in the mid-‘90s which now has over 10 restaurant brands including Daily Eats, Green Lemon, and Luv Child.
Fresh Kitchen has moved outside of Tampa Bay with locations in Boca Raton, Orlando and Sarasota. The New Tampa site is thanks to a recent $4 million expansion, with Gainesville next. The Alachua county spot is slated for a summer opening with a first for the brand—a drive-thru window.
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This article appears in Feb 11-17, 2021.