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Grumpy’s Restaurant to open 3 new locations in 2021
Read full article: Grumpy’s Restaurant to open 3 new locations in 2021JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – Yummy news coming your way: Grumpy’s Restaurant is planning on opening three new locations in 2021. One restaurant will open in St. Johns County, slated to open this Spring, and two restaurants in the Jacksonville area. President and CEO Daniel DeLeon told News4Jax the franchise is expecting to have eight local restaurants open by the end of 2022. RELATED | JaxBest: Jacksonville’s best brunch: Grumpy’s RestaurantGrumpy’s, which has been around since 1990, has built loyal followers, making it a beloved neighborhood spot. RELATED | Grumpy’s Restaurant to open third location in Middleburg
USDA: All kids across America can get free meals this summer
Read full article: USDA: All kids across America can get free meals this summerJACKSONVILLE, Fla. All children regardless of where they live will be able to get free meals for the rest of the summer, U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue announced on Wednesday. The waiver allows local partners to continue serving free meals. Typically, USDA funded summer meals sites are limited to low income areas. As our nation reopens and people return to work, it remains critical our children continue to receive safe, healthy, and nutritious food," Secretary Perdue said. This nationwide flexibility ensures Americas kids will continue to be fed this summer.Click here to find a location near you.
Stein Mart to open 5 new stores this spring
Read full article: Stein Mart to open 5 new stores this springJACKSONVILLE, Fla., – Stein Mart announced the first phase of its plan to open at least 12 new stores in 2016. On Tuesday, the Jacksonville-based retailer announced the locations of the first five stores, which are slated to open in the spring. Aurora (Denver), ColoradoKing of Prussia (Philadelphia), PennsylvaniaMadison, WisconsinNaples, FloridaWilmington, DelawareThis news follows the company’s recent release of total sales growth of 3.2 percent for 2015. “We are very pleased with the progress we are making with our store growth. This year’s anticipated store openings will surpass the ten stores we opened last year and nine stores in 2014,” said Jay Stein, CEO of Stein Mart.