BurgerFi, which went public last year, serves things like cajun fries, hot dogs, fried chicken sandwiches and burgers like the CEO, which is made with a double wagyu and brisket blend. Earlier this year, the company said it plans to expand its physical footprint by 30% this year.
Besides Sarasota, BurgerFi also has locations in St. Petersburg, Seminole and Tampa.
The first phase of The Green at Lakewood Ranch came online in 2017. It was initially anchored by an Earth Fare grocery store until the company went bankrupt last year, before the pandemic. Earth Fare was then replaced by a Winn-Dixie.