# Fresh-Food Restaurant Expansions SoFresh is Opening Several New Locations Across Florida By Colin Smith | Published 2022-02-08 | Business Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/sofresh References: [qsrmagazine](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/sofresh-inks-deal-grow-central-florida) & [lovesofresh](https://lovesofresh.com/)  '[SoFresh](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackened-chicken)' is a Tampa-based fast-casual restaurant that places a focus on using real, fresh ingredients. This restaurant offers an array of high-quality meals that all incorporate unprocessed, healthy foods. SoFresh offers dietary accommodations across its menu for vegan, vegetarian, keto, paleo, and gluten-intolerant customers. The types of food available at SoFresh include hot bowls, [smoothies](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/smoothie-kings-new-food-menu), broth bowls, salads, and other healthy foods. There is a growing demand for [healthy fast-food and quick-service restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fastcasual-dining) in recent years, leading to SoFresh growing in popularity and consumerbase. The restaurant has secured a deal to expand in Central Florida to at least five new locations, though this could change based on reception and future dealings. The restaurant is excited to establish a real, fresh-food option for a wider range of customers across Florida as it expands over time. Image Credit: SoFresh ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 5.7/10 - Popularity: 78% | Activity: 82% | Freshness: 11% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Gen Z, Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Business](https://www.trendhunter.com/business) > [New Ventures](https://www.trendhunter.com/newventures) ## Key Themes ### Why This Trend Is Growing - **Healthy Fast-food Chains:** Opportunity for entrepreneurs to create more healthy and fresh ingredient-based fast food chains similar to SoFresh. - **Dietary Accommodations:** Chance for restaurants to expand their menu to cater to all dietary requirements. - **Growing Demand for Unprocessed Meals:** This trend is an opportunity for companies to expand their reach by offering more nutrient-dense food options and real ingredients in their meals. ### Industries Being Reshaped - **Fast-casual Dining:** Quick-service restaurants have the ability to market and offer more customizable and healthy nutritional options. - **Plant-based and Gluten-free Foods:** Companies in this industry can shift toward entirely fresh and unprocessed ingredients to capitalize on consumer demand for healthy meals. - **Healthy Snacks and Beverage Industry:** Expanding product offerings for companies to include high-quality meal options like smoothies, broth bowls, and salads can be an opportunity for growth in the healthy snack and beverage industry. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Health Food Franchise Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/clean-eatz-franchise.md) - [Blackened Chicken Salad Toppers](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/blackened-chicken.md) - [Health-Focused QSR Chain Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/freshii-franchisees.md) - [On-the-Go Food Bowls](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/rush-bowls-expansion.md) - [Grocery Store Superfood Cafes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/frutta-bowls-expands.md) - [Fast Casual Seafood Restaurants](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/fast-casual-seafood-restaurant.md) - [Florida-Inspired Mexican Cuisine Menus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/florida-fresh-mex.md) - [QSR Poke Bowl Lineups](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/premium-poke-bowls.md) - [Smoothie Bowl Brand Expansions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/bonita-bowls.md)