New in Fort Myers: the food businesses the state licensed in September, from Vinny's Pizza on Altamont Avenue to Chick-fil-A at Alico Road.
Last checked Oct. 8, 2026. This roundup is drawn from the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation’s food service inspection file for District 7, downloaded Oct. 8, 2026 through the state’s public records page. It is rebuilt each month.
This is our first monthly look at what is new in Fort Myers. It starts with the food businesses the state inspected for a license in September 2026. A food-licensing inspection is the state’s check on a new or changed food service business, and it often comes just before opening day. Ribbon cuttings and other openings will join the list as the city and local business groups announce them.
For business owners
- City zoning review of a business tax application: Planning Division, 1825 Hendry St., 239-321-7975
- County business tax: Lee County Tax Collector, business tax application
- Food service licenses: Division of Hotels and Restaurants, 850-487-1395
- Permits for a build-out: see our building permits and zoning guide
Food businesses licensed in September
These Fort Myers addresses had a state food-licensing inspection in September 2026, according to the state’s records. A Fort Myers mailing address does not always mean the city: ZIP codes 33912, 33913, 33919 and 33966 cover areas outside the city limits.
| Date | Business | Address | ZIP |
|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 2 | Chick-fil-A at Alico Road | 16961 Three Oaks Marketplace Drive | 33912 |
| Sept. 2 | Sleep Inn & Suites | 9521 Marketplace Road | 33912 |
| Sept. 3 | GameTime | 10037 Gulf Center Drive | 33913 |
| Sept. 3 | Authentic Greek BYS (food truck) | 16371 Corporate Commerce Way | 33913 |
| Sept. 8 | Empire Bagel Factory | 8595 College Parkway, Unit 21 | 33919 |
| Sept. 8 | Just Ah Bite (food truck) | 2282 Cranford Ave. | 33916 |
| Sept. 11 | The Roast & Rush Society | 8156 Alico Road, Unit 10 | 33912 |
| Sept. 14 | Jersey Mike’s Subs | 7935 Dani Drive | 33966 |
| Sept. 14 | Boat House Tiki Bar & Grill | 11000 Terminal Access Road | 33913 |
| Sept. 17 | Gyro Chicago Style | 4125 Cleveland Ave., Suite 1140 | 33901 |
| Sept. 17 | Kings Lobster | 9918 Gulf Coast St., Unit B 130 | 33913 |
| Sept. 21 | Vinny’s Pizza | 2059 Altamont Ave., Suite 103 | 33901 |
| Sept. 25 | Courtyard by Marriott Fort Myers Cape Coral | 4455 Metro Parkway | 33916 |
| Sept. 28 | Golden Crumb Co. | 11770 Metro Parkway | 33966 |
| Sept. 30 | Anis (food truck) | 11770 Metro Parkway | 33966 |
“Food truck” marks a mobile food dispensing vehicle license; the rest are permanent food service licenses. Every inspection in the table ended with no further action except Sleep Inn & Suites, where the inspector issued a warning, which sets a deadline to correct violations and a return visit. Names are as the state records them.
How we build this list
- State food licensing. We take every food-licensing inspection in the month from the state’s District 7 file where the county is Lee and the location city is Fort Myers. The file covers restaurants, cafes, caterers, hotel kitchens and food trucks; it does not cover shops that do not serve food.
- What it is not. A licensing inspection is not an opening announcement. Some businesses open weeks later, and some are a change of owner at an existing restaurant.
- Tell us. Opening a business in Fort Myers? Send us the name, address and opening date through our contact page and we will check it for next month’s list.
Starting a business in Fort Myers
- Check you are in the city. Use the city’s Am I in the City? map. Unincorporated addresses deal with Lee County instead.
- Zoning first. The city’s Planning Division reviews every business tax application for zoning compliance, so check that your use is allowed at the address before signing a lease.
- State licenses. Restaurants and food trucks need a license from the Division of Hotels and Restaurants; many trades need one from the Department of Business and Professional Regulation.
- Inspection history. See how Fort Myers food businesses fare in our restaurant inspections guide.
What this means for you
- The state’s licensing records are the earliest public sign of a new restaurant.
- Check the ZIP code: many “Fort Myers” businesses sit outside the city.
Related: restaurant inspections, building permits and zoning and who to call at City Hall.
Frequently asked questions
What new restaurants opened in Fort Myers recently?
In September 2026 the state carried out licensing inspections at 15 Fort Myers food businesses, including Vinny’s Pizza on Altamont Avenue, Gyro Chicago Style on Cleveland Avenue, Empire Bagel Factory on College Parkway and Chick-fil-A at Alico Road.
How do I find out what businesses are opening in Fort Myers?
The state’s food service licensing inspections, published by the Department of Business and Professional Regulation, show new restaurants and food trucks, often just before they open. We list them here each month.
How do I get a business tax receipt in Fort Myers?
The city Planning Division, 239-321-7975, reviews each city business tax application for zoning compliance. The Lee County Tax Collector handles the county business tax application.
Do I need a state license to open a restaurant in Florida?
Yes. Restaurants and food trucks are licensed and inspected by the Division of Hotels and Restaurants, 850-487-1395, before they open.
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