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Franchise opportunities
in Tampa.
This is where Southern Luv BBQ started — and where the brand already has a name, a line at lunch, and a 4.8-star reputation across 806+ Google reviews. Opening in Tampa Bay means opening with the strongest tailwind we can offer.
Why Tampa Bay
Tampa Bay is one of the strongest growth stories in the Southeast: new residents, new development, a busy airport, big sports weekends, and a dining public that has already voted for this barbecue with their wallets. For a fast-casual, ventless concept that fits in 600–1,000 sq ft, the metro is full of real estate that traditional BBQ physically can't use — inline centers, food halls, and high-traffic corridors.
The flagship next door
Every franchisee trains at our flagship at 8019 Citrus Park Drive. If your territory is in Tampa Bay, that's not a trip — it's your backyard. You train on the live line, open with the founding team nearby, and operate minutes from the people who built the systems you're running.
First-mover advantage
Tampa Bay territories are in the first wave of our Florida expansion and are awarded to committed operators in order. When a submarket is claimed, it's claimed. If you want this one, the conversation should start now.
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