Wesley Chapel is experiencing a wave of new business developments, with several projects recently approved or planned. Andy’s Frozen Custard has received permits for a new stand-alone location near Overpass Road and Curley Road, featuring a drive-thru and 19 parking spaces. The popular Bahama Breeze restaurant on Sierra Center Boulevard will close in November to make way for a new Yard House sports bar. Parents in the area have more entertainment options on the horizon with Atty Bear’s Playhouse, an indoor play space for children under 10, scheduled to open in spring 2027. Additionally, Tesla has filed plans for a private Robotaxi charging facility at its existing sales and service center, marking another significant business expansion in the community.
Key Points:
- Andy’s Frozen Custard received site-development and building permits for a new 2,098-square-foot location in Epperson Ranch Town Center.
- Bahama Breeze is scheduled to close on November 7 to be converted into a Yard House restaurant with an expected opening date of December 9.
- Atty Bear’s Playhouse, an indoor play space for children under 10, is planned to open in Wesley Chapel in spring 2027.
- Tesla has filed plans for a private Robotaxi charging facility with eight charging posts at its Wesley Chapel sales and service center.
- The project at Tesla’s facility is identified in county records as a ‘Robotaxi Private Site’ and will not be available to the general public.
