Southern Luv BBQ Unveils Rapid Franchise Expansion Across Florida

TAMPA, FL — Southern Luv BBQ has announced an accelerated franchise expansion across Florida, awarding prime territories statewide before opening development to other markets.

The Florida-first strategy is deliberate. Rather than spreading thin across state lines, the brand is concentrating on a single high-growth market where the supply of quality fast-casual barbecue has not kept pace with demand.

“Florida is experiencing explosive growth, and there is an incredible demand for a fast-casual BBQ concept that doesn’t cut corners on flavor or quality.”

— Essi Tadrus, Chef & Founder, Southern Luv BBQ

The concept pairs slow-smoked meats and scratch-made Southern sides with a compact operating model, and is being offered as both single-unit and multi-unit development packages.

“Barbecue isn’t just a menu style; it’s a feeling of comfort, family, and home.”

— Essi Tadrus

About Southern Luv BBQ

Headquartered at 8019 Citrus Park Drive in Tampa, Southern Luv BBQ is a fast-casual Southern barbecue concept founded by Chef Essi Tadrus. Franchise information is available at franchisesouthernluvbbq.com.