Florida remains major destination for national retailers looking to expand

Retailers and industry insiders gathered in Orlando last week to talk, network and make deals.


  • By Louis Llovio
  • | 5:00 a.m. September 5, 2023
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The International Council of Shopping Centers held its annual Florida conference in Orlando last week.
The International Council of Shopping Centers held its annual Florida conference in Orlando last week.
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From fast casual restaurant chains to gym franchisees, merchants continue to show a strong interest in Florida with dozens actively looking to expand footprints in the state or to debut concepts here.

This interest is due in large part to the number of people moving here since the pandemic began in 2020. And it continues despite economic realities of rising interest rates, high labor costs and the state’s property insurance crisis.

 

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