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title: "Modern Market Eatery Expands to Orlando: Plans for 7 New Locations"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/cd06fbe2-800a-43af-a513-e704d7e17fb2
source: "1851 Franchise"
original_url: https://1851franchise.com/yahoo-finance-modern-market-eatery-cooks-up-orlando-expansion-2726193
category: "Restaurants"
industry: "Restaurants"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2024-05-14T22:17:07.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T01:05:33.739Z
image: https://newimage.1851franchise.com/cdn-cgi/image/quality=85,format=webp,width=1280,height=720/story/featureImage/fb2d1ce4e98dd29939c5e75f92ac446e4322.jpg
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# Modern Market Eatery Expands to Orlando: Plans for 7 New Locations

**TL;DR:** Modern Market Eatery is expanding to Orlando with plans to open 7 new locations over the next 6-7 years. The brand aims to establish itself in the area, catering to health-conscious consumers with its fresh menu options.

*originally published in 1851 Franchise on 2024-05-14. [Read the original](https://1851franchise.com/yahoo-finance-modern-market-eatery-cooks-up-orlando-expansion-2726193).*

## Story

Modern Market Eatery, a fast-casual dining brand focusing on healthier options, is expanding its franchise development plans to include the Orlando market, according to Yahoo Finance. The brand aims to establish seven restaurants in the area over the next six-to-seven years.

“Given the industry forecast that healthy eating will be prioritized by Americans for years to come, we believe franchisees in Orlando will be set up for success as they spread our mission to redefine fast casual dining in Florida," said Chief Development Officer Chris Cheek.

The brand’s menu features a variety of fresh options including salads, grain and protein bowls, sandwiches, soups, and pizzas, catering to health-conscious consumers.

The initial investment to franchise with Modern Market Eatery ranges from $728,500 to $1.47 million, including a $40,000 franchise fee. The average unit volume is $2.6 million. Each restaurant is expected to create up to 25 full- and part-time jobs, contributing to local employment opportunities.

Recently, Modern Market Eatery partnered with Thrive Restaurant Group, a major Applebee's franchise operator, to open approximately 40 restaurants across eight markets. The brand also recently celebrated the opening of its first drive-thru restaurant in Colorado Springs.

## Entities

- 1851 Franchise (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- unit expansion (topic)
- franchise development (topic)
- Orlando (location)
- Applebee's (company)
- fast casual dining (topic)
- healthy eating (topic)
- Yahoo (company)
- Modern Market Eatery (company)
- Chris Cheek (person)

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Originally reported by 1851 Franchise (https://1851franchise.com/yahoo-finance-modern-market-eatery-cooks-up-orlando-expansion-2726193). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/cd06fbe2-800a-43af-a513-e704d7e17fb2).