OCALA, FL (352today.com) – As growth and development continue unabated in our area, there’s never any shortage of new businesses to patronize, from restaurants to boutiques, bakeries and big boxes.
We combed our inboxes and social feeds and put our ears to sidewalk to bring you a rundown of the places that opened last month, and will continue to update you on what’s new in the 352 moving forward.
Here’s a list of new businesses that opened in the 352 during November 2025:
The super popular regional barbecue brand opened its 16th restaurant in the Sunshine State in a convenient Villages-adjacent location at 7679 Middleton Dr. 352-707-8544
The Philly-based bagel chain opened up in Gainesville on Nov. 20, offering 21 types of bagels and two dozen cream cheese flavors to inspire hundreds of possible combinations. 1111 W. University Ave., Ste 80, Gainesville. 352-810-9399
The once-imperiled discount department chain has taken a step or two back from the brink, and one of the 200-odd stores it has re-opened around the country since May of this year is in Ocala. 8445 FL-200 SW, Ocala. 352-619-1801
In case the cheese curds and custards didn’t tip you off, this fast-food brand is based in Wisconsin, though it’s becoming increasingly popular with full-time Florida residents as well as the snowbirds. A new franchise opened its doors in our region last month in Leesburg, with a Bushnell location slated to open any minute as well. 9423 U.S. Highway 441, Leesburg. 608-644-2604
Hand & Stone Massage and Facial Spa
There’s a new place to pamper yourself in Middleton, and it’s the latest spa from nationwide chain Hand & Stone. They offer everything from facials to toning and hair removal. 2173 Dr. Randy McDaniel Way, Middleton. 352-353-0050
This Latin supermarket just opened a few days ago in Marion Oaks and has everything you need to create dishes from across Latin America and beyond. They do catering, too. 253 Marion Oaks Blvd., Marion Oaks. 352-203-4181
Decadent French confections and more await the discriminating dessert passionné at this, the latest location from a brand many Floridians may know from their shops in Miami, Tampa, Melbourne and other Sunshine State cities. 4949 Celebration Pointe Ave., Gainesville. 352-554-5402
The now-iconic Canadian yoga/athleisure fashion brand added Gainesville to its list of nearly 800 locations worldwide last month. (Yeah, we said nearly 800.) This one’s in Butler Town Center. 3596 SW 32nd Ct., Suite 20, Gainesville. 352-667-6475
Majestic Memories Event Hall
This new multipurpose venue is now open and available for rental in Marion Oaks. 184 Marion Oaks Blvd., Marion Oaks. 352-598-6524
We were here on opening day, we’ll definitely be back, and we heartily recommend stopping in some morning for a giant breakfast sandwich on a house-made bagel and loaf of their artisanal bread (I’m a fan of the jalapeno-cheddar sourdough in particular, but apparently so is everyone else). 56 SE 1st Ave., Suite 101, Ocala. 352-624-6490
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