News Summary
Ideal Nutrition is set to launch a new franchise location in downtown St. Petersburg, Florida, on October 24, 2025. The store will offer over 40 chef-crafted healthy meal options ranging from traditional to vegan diets, all priced at $8.49. This expansion forms part of Ideal Nutrition’s efforts to enhance accessible and affordable healthy eating in Florida, while also creating local jobs and community partnerships. The grand opening event promises to engage the community with various activities and promotions.
St. Petersburg, FL – Ideal Nutrition is set to open a new franchise storefront in downtown St. Petersburg on Friday, October 24, 2025. The store will be located at 360 2nd Avenue South, Saint Petersburg, FL 33701, and aims to serve a variety of freshly prepared, chef-crafted healthy meals to residents and visitors alike. This addition is part of Ideal Nutrition’s ongoing commitment to expand across Florida while supporting local communities.
The St. Petersburg location will feature over 40 meal options, catering to a diverse range of dietary preferences including traditional, paleo, keto, vegetarian, and vegan dishes. Meals are priced at $8.49 each, making healthy eating accessible and affordable. Some popular meal options expected to draw interest include Firecracker Meatballs, Cajun Chicken Alfredo, and Vegetable Asiago Stuffed Gnocchi.
Covering 1,770 square feet, the new store will occupy the ground floor of the Evo apartment building, which boasts 23 stories and 220 units. By positioning itself within a prominent residential area, Ideal Nutrition aims to increase access to convenient and nutritious meal choices for local residents.
This franchise opening is also expected to create local jobs and establish community partnerships, highlighting Ideal Nutrition’s focus on philanthropy. Caleb McDonnell has been appointed as the franchise owner for the St. Petersburg location, while Wolfgang Brunet, the company’s CEO and Founder, has expressed his enthusiasm for expanding into this vibrant market.
The grand opening event is anticipated to be festive, featuring promotions, giveaways, and activities designed to engage the local community. This initiative aligns with a broader growth trend in the retail sector in the Tampa Bay area, where Ideal Nutrition aims to succeed in the competitive food service landscape through its affordable pricing strategy.
Ideal Nutrition currently has eight other locations throughout Florida, including major cities such as West Palm Beach, Miami, and Boca Raton. The opening of the St. Petersburg location represents the brand’s entry into the Tampa Bay market, enhancing the availability of healthy dining options in the region. The leasing transaction for this space was represented by Stephanie Addis of Colliers, along with her team who provided landlord representation.
This expansion highlights a growing consumer demand for healthy meal alternatives and Ideal Nutrition’s strategic response to meet this demand. As more residents increasingly seek out nutritious, convenient meal solutions, Ideal Nutrition plans to play a key role in shaping the local dining landscape.
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- Wikipedia: Nutrition
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