Franchising
SoFresh expanding in Tampa
September 17, 2020
Tampa-based SoFresh, an emerging fast casual concept, has finalized plans to open Carrollwood and Lakeland locations in the fall, said John Williams Jr., founder and partner/vice president operations.
"We are excited to bring SoFresh to Carrollwood and Lakeland with our to flavorful and nutritious meals," he said in a company press release. "Both markets have been on our radar for quite some time. We're glad that we have been able to secure great locations and great franchise partners."
SoFresh Carrollwood will be located at 14398 North Dale Mabry in the Shoppes of Carrollwood.
"I'm excited to soon be serving nutritious, delicious dishes made to order in an area I love," franchisee Jay Patel, a graduate of the University of South Florida who has spent the last five years managing his family's portfolio of hotels, said in the release. "SoFresh is a fast-growing, fresh casual concept."
SoFresh Lakeland, 4756 Florida Ave., South, will open in the Publix-anchored shopping center at Lake Miriam.
"My family and I have always admired the food and atmosphere of the restaurant," franchisee Kareem Mustafa said in the release. "We are excited to be the ones to bring it to our community. We look forward to encouraging and offering food that both is delicious and makes you feel good."
SoFresh has 12 locations open and committed to open in Florida and Pennsylvania with several others in development.
