Florida Boy Burger Co., a fast-casual restaurant chain with a distinctive Old-Florida theme, announced an ambitious expansion plan to open four new locations across Florida in 2025. The company will introduce restaurants in Orlando, Jacksonville, Naples, and North Port, building on its successful operations in Fort Myers and Cape Coral.
Co-founder Roger Lolly emphasized the brand's commitment to celebrating Florida's cultural heritage through innovative dining experiences. Each new restaurant will feature a 2,800-square-foot dining room, an outdoor patio, and a unique 500-gallon freshwater tank housing live baby alligators, created in partnership with the Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission.
The expansion represents a significant economic investment, with each location representing approximately $1.6 million and creating 35 to 40 jobs ranging from line cooks to general managers. The company plans to source 100 percent Florida-raised beef from a Panhandle cattle ranchers' cooperative by late 2025, further supporting local agriculture.
Florida Boy Burger's menu celebrates regional flavors, offering chuck-and-brisket patties topped with locally inspired ingredients like Key lime aioli and citrus-maple bacon. The restaurant also features unique Florida-themed dishes such as gator bites and swamp fries with datil-pepper cheese sauce.
Beyond culinary innovation, the company maintains a strong commitment to environmental stewardship through its 'Burgers for the Bay' initiative, which supports Everglades restoration and hosts monthly waterway clean-up events. While currently focused on Florida, management is exploring potential expansion into Southeastern markets in 2026.
