Southwest Florida’s Restaurant Experience
Southwest Florida offers an extensive variety of culinary experiences, ranging from fresh seafood and farm-to-table produce at a casual waterfront wharf, to 5 star international cuisine at an exclusive members only dinner club. Florida ranks as the 4th largest state by number of restaurants, behind California, New York, and Texas.
What makes Southwest Florida attractive for Restaurant Owners
According to the National Restaurant Association and Florida Restaurant & Lodging Associations, it is estimated that by 2030, Florida will add an additional 213,000 jobs in the restaurant industry, for a total of 1,215,200. Charlotte, Lee and Collier counties have seen 94 new restaurants licenses issued since the start of 2023, along with 141 restaurants changing ownership.
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