2230 N Beach Road, Englewood, Florida
The Chickee Bar is a laid-back, open-air beach escape—a vibrant gathering spot where locals and visitors come together under the shade of a tiki-style chickee hut, surrounded by a rotating lineup of craft kitchen food trucks and a lively beverage bar.
With string lights overhead, live music in the background, and the Gulf breeze rolling in, guests can kick back with friends, savor fresh flavors, and soak in the ultimate coastal vibe.
It’s more than a place to eat and drink—it’s the coolest hangout on the beach.
Manasota Key
Florida’s Coastal Hidden Gem
Englewood Beach sits on the Charlotte–Sarasota County line, drawing visitors from both counties.
Sarasota County beaches (Siesta Key, Venice Beach, Manasota Key) consistently rank among Florida’s most popular, reporting millions of annual visitors.
Famous for soft sand, shark teeth, and world-class sunsets, Englewood Beach benefits directly from this traffic while maintaining its reputation as a “hidden gem.”
Popular with families, retirees, and snowbirds who return year after year.
Just a short drive from I-75, connecting Englewood to Sarasota, Fort Myers, Tampa, and Orlando.
Conveniently located between Sarasota-Bradenton (SRQ), Punta Gorda (PGD), and Fort Myers (RSW) airports, making it an easy getaway for both tourists and snowbirds.
Best kept secret in Florida!
Englewood Beach is home to well-established full service restaurants such as The Sandbar, The Waverly, Lock & Key, and The White Elephant.
The Chickee Bar will be the only fast-casual concept within 2 miles of Englewood Beach & Blind Pass. This is a huge market advantage offering more variety and value to our guests without the burden of the typical 20% tipping structure at a full service establishment.
These venues enjoy steady attendance year-round and surge in peak season, proving the market’s strong appetite for dining, drinks, and entertainment.
Guests consistently seek beach-adjacent destinations where they can relax, enjoy good food, and soak in the coastal atmosphere.
The Chickee Bar will be the only restaurant on the beach side of Beach Rd. on Englewood Beach.
Planned observation deck will make it the only bar with direct Gulf views, creating a destination unlike any competitor.
Competitors succeed despite being located across the street — The Chickee Bar will deliver what the market is missing: a genuine beachfront experience with fast-casual service.
Directly next to the public parking lot, providing unparalleled convenience for visitors.
This high-visibility, high-traffic placement ensures steady walk-up business from day visitors, families, and beachgoers.
Keys to Success
The Chickee Bar is the vision of Dustin and Ryann Stein, award-winning restaurateurs with more than 55 years of combined experience across the hospitality industry. From large-scale operations to high-end private events, our careers have been defined by delivering excellence at every level. Our skill set is comprehensive: culinary creativity, craft-quality cocktails, immersive ambiance, and staff training rooted in true hospitality. These elements allow us to create restaurants that don’t just serve guests — they create unforgettable experiences that inspire loyalty and set new standards in the market.
With a proven reputation for transforming concepts into award-winning destinations, we bring the expertise, vision, and execution needed to ensure The Chickee Bar becomes not just another restaurant, but a defining landmark of Englewood Beach.
Dustin Stein – Co-Founder, Operations & Hospitality
Dustin Stein brings more than two decades of restaurant and bar management experience, with a background spanning both upscale dining and high-volume casual concepts. He has successfully overseen multimillion-dollar operations, managed large teams, and consistently delivered strong financial performance through disciplined cost control, efficient staffing, and exceptional guest service. At Chickee Bar, Dustin is responsible for day-to-day operations, vendor and staff management, and maintaining operational excellence. His hands-on leadership ensures consistent quality, high customer satisfaction, and profitability.
Ryann Stein – Co-Founder, Strategy & Development
Ryann Stein is an experienced entrepreneur with a proven track record in business development, education, and community engagement. She has launched and managed multiple ventures that balance financial performance with strong brand identity and customer loyalty. Her expertise lies in strategic planning, concept development, and building sustainable operations that scale. At Chickee Bar, Ryann leads long-term vision, investor relations, and strategic partnerships, ensuring the project’s growth trajectory aligns with both market demand and community values.
Together, Ryann and Dustin Stein form a leadership team with complementary expertise—merging strategic vision and business development with deep operational and hospitality experience. Their combined skill set provides a strong foundation for Chickee Bar’s success, balancing creative brand direction with proven execution in the restaurant industry.
Food Truck Village Concept
Industry Growth
The U.S. food truck industry surpassed $1.4 billion in 2022 with projected annual growth of ~6% (IBISWorld).
Food trucks are especially successful in coastal and tourist-driven markets, where visitors value casual, open-air, and experiential dining.
The model thrives on variety, affordability, and novelty — all factors that drive repeat business.
Why Food Trucks Work Here
Multiple options = wider appeal — from families to foodies, there’s something for everyone.
Approachable price point ensures accessibility while still offering craft-quality food and cocktails.
Outdoor, open-air vibe enhances the beach atmosphere and complements the Chickee Hut’s tiki-style bar.
Storm resilience: trucks can be relocated or removed quickly in the event of severe weather, protecting investment.
Ownership & Operations
Unlike many food truck parks, all trucks and the bar will be owned and operated by The Chickee Bar team.
This ensures quality control, consistency, and streamlined operations, while keeping revenue in-house.
Rotating menus and seasonal concepts keep the experience fresh, exciting, and worth returning for.
The Experience
A village-style layout where guests can explore different trucks, grab a craft cocktail at the chickee hut, and enjoy live music under the sunset.
Creates a social, festival-like environment — casual yet elevated — that no competitor in Englewood Beach currently offers.
Prime Beachfront Advantage.
Located at 2230 Beach Road, this site offers the ultimate trifecta for hospitality success: premier beachfront exposure, constant foot traffic, and direct access to public parking. Perfectly positioned between the shoreline and the main beach access points, the Chickee Bar & Food Court will benefit from a steady stream of beachgoers, cyclists, and tourists moving between the sand and the street. The convenience of ample nearby parking—combined with unmatched coastal visibility—makes this one of the most accessible and desirable sites on the Gulf Coast. Quite simply, it’s everything a thriving beach destination needs to succeed: location, location, location.
An Exceptional Investment Opportunity.
We are currently seeking investors to join us in bringing The Chickee Bar & Food Court to life—an extraordinary hospitality venture located directly on one of Florida’s most desirable beachfront corridors. With unmatched visibility, constant foot traffic, and direct access to public parking, this project is uniquely positioned for rapid growth and exceptional returns. Backed by a proven concept, high local demand, and a one-of-a-kind coastal location, The Chickee Bar represents more than just an investment—it’s an opportunity to be part of something fun, enduring, and highly profitable.
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