Local franchisee Paul Rezkalla, whose restaurant will be family-run, says they hope to open more locations inside convenience stores should this one prove successful.
The gourmet toast and juice shop will be opening on the ground floor of Water Street’s Cora Residences, led by father and son team Arturo and Adrian Lojo.
More than just a cafe, Raining Berries – which currently operates four locations with another 12 either ‘under construction’ or ‘coming soon’ – also boasts conference rooms where folks can take meetings and get work done.
Despite the fact that a Savory Thai at a nearby address is listed as ‘permanently closed’ on Google, the restaurant recently filed a plan review application with the city.
In addition to its Lakeland restaurant that’s opening early 2023, the homegrown quick-service healthy eatery filed a plan review with the city of Tampa for another location on Dec 6.
The innovative churro concept made its way to Florida thanks to Canadian native Louka Strongylos, who adds a little hometown flair to an otherwise familiar treat.