Cuisine turnover in April 2026 is not one scoreboard. It is three scoreboards laid on top of each other: 193 closure-status records in the DBPR license file, 2,502 same-address operator churn records in the supertransition corpus, and 746 proxy concept-change events in the displacement table.
That is why Pizza can remain visible in the raw count column while a category like Korean BBQ can lead the rate table. The former tells you where the market is big. The latter tells you where the active base is getting thinned faster than its size would predict.
Top 10 Cuisines by Closure Rate
Korean BBQ: 1 closure-status records in April 2026, equal to 4.0 closures per 100 active licenses. That is new activity from a zero prior base versus the prior month; named records include SARIONE DESSERT CAFE in Tampa.
Dominican: 1 closure-status records in April 2026, equal to 3.4 closures per 100 active licenses. That is new activity from a zero prior base versus the prior month; named records include BACHATA BREEZE RESTAURANT in Orlando.
Tex-Mex: 2 closure-status records in April 2026, equal to 2.8 closures per 100 active licenses. That is new activity from a zero prior base versus the prior month; named records include TIJUANA FLATS in Mount Dora, and TIJUANA FLATS in Tampa.
Juice Bar: 1 closure-status records in April 2026, equal to 2.6 closures per 100 active licenses. That is new activity from a zero prior base versus the prior month; named records include CITY GRILL in Orlando.
Tea: 1 closure-status records in April 2026, equal to 2.3 closures per 100 active licenses. That is new activity from a zero prior base versus the prior month; named records include HOTEL TEA ROOM in Davenport.
Puerto Rican: 1 closure-status records in April 2026, equal to 1.9 closures per 100 active licenses. That is flat 0.0% versus the prior month; named records include MI CASA KITCHEN in Longwood.
Jamaican: 2 closure-status records in April 2026, equal to 1.7 closures per 100 active licenses. That is new activity from a zero prior base versus the prior month; named records include JAMAICA JAMAICA ISLAND CUISINE in Tampa, and REGGAE GRILL in Spring Hill.
French: 1 closure-status records in April 2026, equal to 1.7 closures per 100 active licenses. That is new activity from a zero prior base versus the prior month; named records include MAISON MARTINIQUE RESTAURANT in Vero Beach.
Burritos: 3 closure-status records in April 2026, equal to 1.6 closures per 100 active licenses. That is flat 0.0% versus the prior month; named records include TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO in Lutz, TIJUANA FLATS in Lutz, and TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO in Lake Mary.
Japanese: 3 closure-status records in April 2026, equal to 1.5 closures per 100 active licenses. That is up 200.0% versus the prior month; named records include MR AND MRS BUN in Miami, TSURI SUSHI in Winter Garden, and LA QUINTA INN AND SUITES-WPB in West Palm Beach.
Top 10 by monthly closure rate
| Korean BBQ | 1 | 25 | 4.0% | 4.0 | 0 | SARIONE DESSERT CAFE in Tampa |
| Dominican | 1 | 29 | 3.4% | 3.4 | 0 | BACHATA BREEZE RESTAURANT in Orlando |
| Tex-Mex | 2 | 72 | 2.8% | 2.8 | 0 | TIJUANA FLATS in Mount Dora, and TIJUANA FLATS in Tampa |
| Juice Bar | 1 | 38 | 2.6% | 2.6 | 0 | CITY GRILL in Orlando |
| Tea | 1 | 44 | 2.3% | 2.3 | 0 | HOTEL TEA ROOM in Davenport |
| Puerto Rican | 1 | 52 | 1.9% | 1.9 | 1 | MI CASA KITCHEN in Longwood |
| Jamaican | 2 | 115 | 1.7% | 1.7 | 0 | JAMAICA JAMAICA ISLAND CUISINE in Tampa, and REGGAE GRILL in Spring Hill |
| French | 1 | 60 | 1.7% | 1.7 | 0 | MAISON MARTINIQUE RESTAURANT in Vero Beach |
| Burritos | 3 | 183 | 1.6% | 1.6 | 3 | TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO in Lutz, TIJUANA FLATS in Lutz, and TIJUANA FLATS BURRITO CO in Lake Mary |
| Japanese | 3 | 195 | 1.5% | 1.5 | 1 | MR AND MRS BUN in Miami, TSURI SUSHI in Winter Garden, and LA QUINTA INN AND SUITES-WPB in West Palm Beach |
Raw counts mislead -- Putnam County losing 4 places is different from Miami losing 4. Use the rate or per-capita column for defensible comparisons. Methodology details linked above.
Top 10 Cuisines by Operator Churn
Gym: 16 supertransition addresses, or 20.5 per 100 active licenses. A representative address is 866 NE 79 ST in Miami (BASTIEN BBQ & GRILL #2 -> JAM FYAH -> SABOR DE MIS TIERRAS -> BEST FROM ITALY), which is the kind of same-address churn that makes cuisine stability look cleaner than the retail history underneath it.
Beach: 13 supertransition addresses, or 20.0 per 100 active licenses. A representative address is 5001 COCONUT RD in Bonita Springs (HYATT REGENCY - EMPLOYEE RESTAURANT -> HYATT REGENCY COCONUT POINT TANGLEWOOD & MANGROVE -> HYATT REGENCY CORKSCREW POOL BAR -> HYATT REGENCY RESORT COOL BEANS), which is the kind of same-address churn that makes cuisine stability look cleaner than the retail history underneath it.
Food Truck: 24 supertransition addresses, or 19.7 per 100 active licenses. A representative address is 601 BISCAYNE BLVD in Miami (601 -> STAND 324 -> STAND 113 -> FLAGSHIP SOUTH LOUNGE), which is the kind of same-address churn that makes cuisine stability look cleaner than the retail history underneath it.
Food Court: 6 supertransition addresses, or 19.4 per 100 active licenses. A representative address is 9800 INTERNATIONAL DR in Orlando (CENTERPLATE @ PHASE II KITCHEN -> CENTERPLATE @ PHASE III KITCHEN -> TACO TWIST 1 -> CENTERPLATE @ SOUTHEAST FOOD COURT-THE CYPRESS), which is the kind of same-address churn that makes cuisine stability look cleaner than the retail history underneath it.
Lebanese: 7 supertransition addresses, or 17.5 per 100 active licenses. A representative address is 866 NE 79 ST in Miami (BEST FROM ITALY -> BASTIEN BBQ & GRILL #2 -> JAM FYAH -> SABOR DE MIS TIERRAS), which is the kind of same-address churn that makes cuisine stability look cleaner than the retail history underneath it.
Resort: 39 supertransition addresses, or 15.5 per 100 active licenses. A representative address is 4116 N HIMES AVE in Tampa (TAMPA FRIED CHICKEN #317 -> C234 TACO BAY -> GALLEY C136 -> EAST SMOKIN Q C238), which is the kind of same-address churn that makes cuisine stability look cleaner than the retail history underneath it.
Event Catering: 17 supertransition addresses, or 15.2 per 100 active licenses. A representative address is 10000 USTA BLVD in Orlando (PUFF 'N STUFF CATERING USTA- NET POST GRILL -> PUFF 'N STUFF CATERING - CONCESSIONS -> PUFF 'N STUFF CATERING - COLLEGIATE CONCESSIONS), which is the kind of same-address churn that makes cuisine stability look cleaner than the retail history underneath it.
Performing Arts: 8 supertransition addresses, or 15.1 per 100 active licenses. A representative address is 2250 NE ROAN ST in Arcadia (TURNER AGRI-CIVIC CENTER #114 -> TURNER AGRI-CIVIC CENTER #134 -> TURNER AGRI-CIVIC CENTER), which is the kind of same-address churn that makes cuisine stability look cleaner than the retail history underneath it.
Office: 14 supertransition addresses, or 14.9 per 100 active licenses. A representative address is 866 NE 79 ST in Miami (SABOR DE MIS TIERRAS -> JAM FYAH -> BEST FROM ITALY -> BASTIEN BBQ & GRILL #2), which is the kind of same-address churn that makes cuisine stability look cleaner than the retail history underneath it.
Amusement Park: 13 supertransition addresses, or 14.8 per 100 active licenses. A representative address is 6300 HOLLYWOOD WAY in Orlando (ROYAL PACIFIC-ROYAL CLUB -> ROYAL PACIFIC EMPLOYEE CAFETER -> ROYAL PACIFIC JAKES AMERICAN B -> ROYAL PACIFIC ORCHID SUSHI BAR), which is the kind of same-address churn that makes cuisine stability look cleaner than the retail history underneath it.
Top 10 by operator-churn rate
| Gym | 16 | 93 | 20.5% | 20.5 | 866 NE 79 ST in Miami (BASTIEN BBQ & GRILL #2 -> JAM FYAH -> SABOR DE MIS TIERRAS -> BEST FROM ITALY) |
| Beach | 13 | 92 | 20.0% | 20.0 | 5001 COCONUT RD in Bonita Springs (HYATT REGENCY - EMPLOYEE RESTAURANT -> HYATT REGENCY COCONUT POINT TANGLEWOOD & MANGROVE -> HYATT REGENCY CORKSCREW POOL BAR -> HYATT REGENCY RESORT COOL BEANS) |
| Food Truck | 24 | 173 | 19.7% | 19.7 | 601 BISCAYNE BLVD in Miami (601 -> STAND 324 -> STAND 113 -> FLAGSHIP SOUTH LOUNGE) |
| Food Court | 6 | 59 | 19.4% | 19.4 | 9800 INTERNATIONAL DR in Orlando (CENTERPLATE @ PHASE II KITCHEN -> CENTERPLATE @ PHASE III KITCHEN -> TACO TWIST 1 -> CENTERPLATE @ SOUTHEAST FOOD COURT-THE CYPRESS) |
| Lebanese | 7 | 41 | 17.5% | 17.5 | 866 NE 79 ST in Miami (BEST FROM ITALY -> BASTIEN BBQ & GRILL #2 -> JAM FYAH -> SABOR DE MIS TIERRAS) |
| Resort | 39 | 303 | 15.5% | 15.5 | 4116 N HIMES AVE in Tampa (TAMPA FRIED CHICKEN #317 -> C234 TACO BAY -> GALLEY C136 -> EAST SMOKIN Q C238) |
| Event Catering | 17 | 135 | 15.2% | 15.2 | 10000 USTA BLVD in Orlando (PUFF 'N STUFF CATERING USTA- NET POST GRILL -> PUFF 'N STUFF CATERING - CONCESSIONS -> PUFF 'N STUFF CATERING - COLLEGIATE CONCESSIONS) |
| Performing Arts | 8 | 61 | 15.1% | 15.1 | 2250 NE ROAN ST in Arcadia (TURNER AGRI-CIVIC CENTER #114 -> TURNER AGRI-CIVIC CENTER #134 -> TURNER AGRI-CIVIC CENTER) |
| Office | 14 | 105 | 14.9% | 14.9 | 866 NE 79 ST in Miami (SABOR DE MIS TIERRAS -> JAM FYAH -> BEST FROM ITALY -> BASTIEN BBQ & GRILL #2) |
| Amusement Park | 13 | 116 | 14.8% | 14.8 | 6300 HOLLYWOOD WAY in Orlando (ROYAL PACIFIC-ROYAL CLUB -> ROYAL PACIFIC EMPLOYEE CAFETER -> ROYAL PACIFIC JAKES AMERICAN B -> ROYAL PACIFIC ORCHID SUSHI BAR) |
Raw counts mislead -- Putnam County losing 4 places is different from Miami losing 4. Use the rate or per-capita column for defensible comparisons. Methodology details linked above.
Top 10 Cuisines by Concept Change
Donuts to Fast Food: 97 proxy events, 13.0% of the displayed displacement set. The address example to inspect is 502 E MAIN ST in Lakeland (OMUSUBEE -> TAQUERIA DEL ANGEL -> LAS ROSAS COLOMBIAN CUISINE -> HI LUMPIA FL).
Sandwiches to Pizza: 173 proxy events, 23.2% of the displayed displacement set. The address example to inspect is 502 E MAIN ST in Lakeland (OMUSUBEE -> TAQUERIA DEL ANGEL -> LAS ROSAS COLOMBIAN CUISINE -> HI LUMPIA FL).
Fast Food to Bar: 157 proxy events, 21.0% of the displayed displacement set. The address example to inspect is 400 AVENUE OF THE CHAMPIONS in Palm Beach Gardens (BUTCHER’S CLUB -> PGA NATIONAL RESORT (BANQUETS) -> PGA NATIONAL RESPORT AND SPA (HONEYBELLE) -> BIRDIES).
Desserts to Cafe: 24 proxy events, 3.2% of the displayed displacement set. The address example to inspect is 50 TERMINAL DR in Fort Lauderdale (LA FAMILIA -> AIR MARGARITAVILLE T1 CENTRAL -> STARBUCKS T1C -> STARBUCKS T1B BAGGAGE).
Ice Cream to Restaurant: 91 proxy events, 12.2% of the displayed displacement set. The address example to inspect is 9800 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE in Orlando (CREATE-A-BOWL 5 -> THE CREPE FACTORY 1 -> THE CREPE FACTORY 2 -> ARROZ CON POLLO #1).
Lounge to Diner: 27 proxy events, 3.6% of the displayed displacement set. The address example to inspect is 300 A PHILIP RANDOLPH BLVD in Jacksonville (SAVOR STAND 101 -> SAVOR STAND 109 -> SAVOR JACKSONVILLE / AUNTIE ANNE’S -> SAVOR JACKSONVILLE MAIN COMMISSARY).
Bakery to Hotel: 61 proxy events, 8.2% of the displayed displacement set. The address example to inspect is 14900 CHELONIA PKWY in Orlando (JW MARRIOTT BONNET CREEK - SPECIALTY REST. & LOBBY BAR -> JW MARRIOTT BONNET CREEK - MAIN KITCHEN & BANQUET SUPPORT -> JW MARRIOTT BONNET CREEK - ROOFTOP BAR TERRACE -> UNRESERVED).
Juice/Smoothie to Seafood: 35 proxy events, 4.7% of the displayed displacement set. The address example to inspect is 866 NE 79 ST in Miami (JAM FYAH -> SABOR DE MIS TIERRAS -> BASTIEN BBQ & GRILL #2 -> BEST FROM ITALY).
Jamaican to American: 10 proxy events, 1.3% of the displayed displacement set. The address example to inspect is 7007 SEA WORLD DR in Orlando (EXPEDITION CAFE -> SEAFIRE RESTAURANT AND FLAME CRAFT BAR -> CREW'S CAFE -> VOYAGER RESTAURANT).
Burgers to Tacos: 71 proxy events, 9.5% of the displayed displacement set. The address example to inspect is 866 NE 79 ST in Miami (BEST FROM ITALY -> BASTIEN BBQ & GRILL #2 -> SABOR DE MIS TIERRAS -> JAM FYAH).
Top 10 concept-change proxy pairs
| Donuts | Fast Food | 97 | 13.0% | 502 E MAIN ST in Lakeland (OMUSUBEE -> TAQUERIA DEL ANGEL -> LAS ROSAS COLOMBIAN CUISINE -> HI LUMPIA FL) |
| Sandwiches | Pizza | 173 | 23.2% | 502 E MAIN ST in Lakeland (OMUSUBEE -> TAQUERIA DEL ANGEL -> LAS ROSAS COLOMBIAN CUISINE -> HI LUMPIA FL) |
| Fast Food | Bar | 157 | 21.0% | 400 AVENUE OF THE CHAMPIONS in Palm Beach Gardens (BUTCHER’S CLUB -> PGA NATIONAL RESORT (BANQUETS) -> PGA NATIONAL RESPORT AND SPA (HONEYBELLE) -> BIRDIES) |
| Desserts | Cafe | 24 | 3.2% | 50 TERMINAL DR in Fort Lauderdale (LA FAMILIA -> AIR MARGARITAVILLE T1 CENTRAL -> STARBUCKS T1C -> STARBUCKS T1B BAGGAGE) |
| Ice Cream | Restaurant | 91 | 12.2% | 9800 INTERNATIONAL DRIVE in Orlando (CREATE-A-BOWL 5 -> THE CREPE FACTORY 1 -> THE CREPE FACTORY 2 -> ARROZ CON POLLO #1) |
| Lounge | Diner | 27 | 3.6% | 300 A PHILIP RANDOLPH BLVD in Jacksonville (SAVOR STAND 101 -> SAVOR STAND 109 -> SAVOR JACKSONVILLE / AUNTIE ANNE’S -> SAVOR JACKSONVILLE MAIN COMMISSARY) |
| Bakery | Hotel | 61 | 8.2% | 14900 CHELONIA PKWY in Orlando (JW MARRIOTT BONNET CREEK - SPECIALTY REST. & LOBBY BAR -> JW MARRIOTT BONNET CREEK - MAIN KITCHEN & BANQUET SUPPORT -> JW MARRIOTT BONNET CREEK - ROOFTOP BAR TERRACE -> UNRESERVED) |
| Juice/Smoothie | Seafood | 35 | 4.7% | 866 NE 79 ST in Miami (JAM FYAH -> SABOR DE MIS TIERRAS -> BASTIEN BBQ & GRILL #2 -> BEST FROM ITALY) |
| Jamaican | American | 10 | 1.3% | 7007 SEA WORLD DR in Orlando (EXPEDITION CAFE -> SEAFIRE RESTAURANT AND FLAME CRAFT BAR -> CREW'S CAFE -> VOYAGER RESTAURANT) |
| Burgers | Tacos | 71 | 9.5% | 866 NE 79 ST in Miami (BEST FROM ITALY -> BASTIEN BBQ & GRILL #2 -> SABOR DE MIS TIERRAS -> JAM FYAH) |
Raw counts mislead -- Putnam County losing 4 places is different from Miami losing 4. Use the rate or per-capita column for defensible comparisons. Methodology details linked above.
Per-Metro Spotlights
Miami-Dade: Pizza leads the retail-rebrand turnover read at 25.0%, with 1 supertransition addresses in the metro slice. The named address behind the read is 866 NE 79 ST in Miami (SABOR DE MIS TIERRAS -> BASTIEN BBQ & GRILL #2 -> BEST FROM ITALY -> JAM FYAH).
Broward: Pizza leads the retail-rebrand turnover read at 28.6%, with 2 supertransition addresses in the metro slice. The named address behind the read is 5007 N HIATUS RD in Sunrise (KNOCKOUT FOODS & CATERING, LLC -> PRO KITCHEN HUB -> BACKYAAD JERK -> TAQUERIA SAN JUAN).
Palm Beach: Pizza leads the retail-rebrand turnover read at 10.9%, with 5 supertransition addresses in the metro slice. The named address behind the read is 411 S FEDERAL HWY in Boynton Beach (ANOLE SCRATCH KITCHEN -> HOUR CUCINA LLC -> ACE CATERING EVENTS -> SIA PROVISIONS INC).
Tampa Bay: Golf Course leads the retail-rebrand turnover read at 100.0%, with 3 supertransition addresses in the metro slice. The named address behind the read is 4116 N HIMES AVE in Tampa (SUITES PANTRY USA PUSA -> 314 THE GALLEY -> SUITE PANTRY LSD PLSD -> GALLEY C136).
Per-metro retail-rebrand callouts
| Miami-Dade | Pizza | 25.0% | 1 | 866 NE 79 ST in Miami (SABOR DE MIS TIERRAS -> BASTIEN BBQ & GRILL #2 -> BEST FROM ITALY -> JAM FYAH) |
| Broward | Pizza | 28.6% | 2 | 5007 N HIATUS RD in Sunrise (KNOCKOUT FOODS & CATERING, LLC -> PRO KITCHEN HUB -> BACKYAAD JERK -> TAQUERIA SAN JUAN) |
| Palm Beach | Pizza | 10.9% | 5 | 411 S FEDERAL HWY in Boynton Beach (ANOLE SCRATCH KITCHEN -> HOUR CUCINA LLC -> ACE CATERING EVENTS -> SIA PROVISIONS INC) |
| Tampa Bay | Golf Course | 100.0% | 3 | 4116 N HIMES AVE in Tampa (SUITES PANTRY USA PUSA -> 314 THE GALLEY -> SUITE PANTRY LSD PLSD -> GALLEY C136) |
Raw counts mislead -- Putnam County losing 4 places is different from Miami losing 4. Use the rate or per-capita column for defensible comparisons. Methodology details linked above.
Methodology
Methodology: CTI separates closure-status records, supertransition addresses, and same-address cuisine displacement proxies. Monthly closure rows use the last complete calendar month available to the renderer; supertransition and displacement rows use the full inspection corpus because they require multi-year address histories.
Data sources: Business turnover trends. Built from DBPR public inspection records, Florida Sunbiz business filings, and Foursquare/OSS location data. All counts are derived from public records — no estimates or projections unless labeled as forecast.