Business Awards, New Openings, Housing Growth, Networking, and Renovations
Culver’s of Florissant – A Top 5 Store Nationwide
A big congratulations to Culver’s of Florissant for being named a Top Five Gold Finalist in the Culver’s Crew Challenge! To recognize this wonderful achievement Culver’s Executives from around the country came to celebrate our Florissant store on October 28 th . Even the company co-founder Craig Culver made an appearance to show his appreciation for this location and all of their hard work.
Out of more than 1,100 Culver’s restaurants nationwide, this local team has earned national recognition for their hard work, teamwork, and dedication to great customer service under the Owner/Operator Brianna Austin and her incredible team!
We’re proud to see a Florissant business representing our community on the national stage! Congratulations to Brianna and the entire Culver’s crew on this outstanding accomplishment. Florissant and North County are cheering you on as we await the announcement of the final winner in early 2027!
Small’s Sliders - Coming Soon
On Monday October 12 th the Florissant City Council passed an ordinance to authorize a special use to Smalls Sliders to allow for a sit-down, drive-through restaurant at 14260 New Halls Ferry! Smalls started in Louisiana and they are known for their sliders, fries, and milkshakes.
This is on the site of the former Kmart which was demolished by the owner of the property in 2024 to make way for new developments. The property has been subdivided into 5 separate lots for new development, with Smalls using Lot 2, which is a parcel that is a little under 1 acre with frontage on New Halls Ferry. This is next to Brite Worx which sits in Lot 1 of the new development area.
In addition to the drive-through the plan calls for an outdoor pick-up window and covered patio with seating. In the winter months the patio can be enclosed and heated to allow year-round enjoyment.
Smalls currently has 67 stores operating in the United States with another 200+ in the development phase, including Florissant. This will be their 4th St. Louis area restaurant after previously opening locations in St. Peters, Ellisville, and Bridgeton.
We thank Smalls Sliders for this significant investment in Florissant, and we look forward to having them open for business soon!
Lee’s Chicken Renovates
Lee’s Chicken at 2825 N. Hwy 67 is undergoing both exterior and interior lobby renovations. The company is rebranding across the country, and this location is one of the first in the St. Louis area to receive these updates.
Please be advised that the drive-through remains OPEN for business, however the lobby is closed while renovations are underway. We thank Lee's Chicken for being in business in Florissant for several decades and their continued investment in our community.
River Bluffs Subdivision is Progressing
The streets in Phase 1 are complete, foundations have been poured, and the first homes are now being built for the first of many new homeowners that will occupy the River Bluffs subdivision in Florissant.
When complete there will be a total of 136 new homes in three distinct villages known as: The Estates, The Manors, and The Meadows. In total there will be 18 different home plans with varying price points and exterior elevations offered in the subdivision.
For more information, please follow this link:
https://mcbridehomes.com/communities/st-louis-county/florissant-mo/river-bluffs-manors
Central Bank is Under Construction
The location of the former McCallister’s at 2180 N. Hwy 67 is currently being redeveloped. The deli’s lease was ending this year, and they did not own the building. The owner of the property listed it for sale and found a buyer in Central Bank. The bank is based out of Jefferson City, MO and they have over 140 locations across the Midwest. This will be their 21st location in the St. Louis area, and their first branch in Florissant.
The parcel was already zoned commercial, and a bank was an approved use in this business district. This went before Planning and Zoning and City Council only to discuss the location of the drive-through and their sign.
Central Bank saw a demand for a location here and wanted to grow their customer base, and they found a property that worked for them on a very busy corridor with an existing building that was zoned correctly for their needs.
The work currently being conducted in the parking lot is to accommodate the bank drive-through as well as ADA parking. There will be minimal other changes to the exterior of the property besides new branding and landscaping. The interior of the building will be renovated to fit their business needs.
We appreciate Central Bank for their significant investment in our city and joining the Florissant business community. We look forward to them opening soon.
A Big Florissant Welcome to Saigon Baguette
Saigon Baguette is now open! Experience freshly prepared Vietnamese favorites made with quality ingredients, traditional recipes, and bold, unforgettable flavors right here in Florissant! Saigon Baguette is carryout only.
Located at 1775 N. Hwy 67 in the old Kraus Catering building directly across from Clement and the Florissant Police station.
Dave’s Hot Chicken is Now Open
Dave’s Hot Chicken is now open in Florissant! This is their third St. Louis area location with other stores already operating in Des Peres and Chesterfield. A few more locations are planned in the near future in other parts of the St. Louis region, and there are now almost 400 locations nationwide.
The new Dave’s Hot Chicken is located in the former MOD Pizza location at 3119 N. Hwy 67 next to Aspen Dental. MOD Pizza has closed over 100 locations nationwide since 2024, which left this space vacant. This was a great re-use of an existing former restaurant location and we are thankful to Dave’s Hot Chicken for their significant investment in the Florissant community!
We wish them great success and for more information on the menu or hours of operation, please visit their website: https://daveshotchicken.com/
Another Successful Florissant Business Breakfast
In late August the Florissant Economic Development Department held another “Mayor’s Business Breakfast” at Catering to You Event Venue for local business owners to discuss current and future economic development projects in the City of Florissant. This event is put on in partnership with the Greater North County Chamber of Commerce for the businesses in our city.
It is important for Mayor Lowery and city staff to hear directly from our businesses to see if there is anything we can do to help them further succeed here in Florissant.
Thank you to Police Chief Tim Fagan, Director of Administration & Economic Development Patrick Mulcahy, Fire Chief Jason Hoevelmann, Interim Director of Public Works Jason Timme, and Chamber President Jaime Jenkins for joining as well to answer questions and offer assistance to our Florissant businesses.