Good news for Central Florida mornings. The Flying Biscuit Café opens its first Orlando-area café on Monday, Oct. 26, 2026, in Kissimmee.
You’ll find it at 6079 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy, right on US-192 near Celebration. That’s a few miles from Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando. Franchise partners John and Gisela Terranova own and run it.
It’s the only Flying Biscuit in the Orlando area. Until now, the closest ones were in The Villages and Gainesville. Starting Oct. 26, it’s a much shorter drive to shrimp and grits.
The essentials
- Opening day: Monday, Oct. 26, 2026
- Address: 6079 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy Fl 347, Kissimmee, FL 34747
- Hours: 7 a.m. to 3 p.m., every day. Breakfast and lunch only.
- Seating: 108 seats — 60 in the dining room, 48 on the patio
- Extras: Free on-site parking, carry-out, delivery and full-service catering
- Menu and ordering: flyingbiscuit.com
Meet John and Gisela Terranova
John Terranova has worked just about every job in a restaurant. He started as a cook, then joined the opening crew for a national chain and helped open 17 restaurants in two years. After that came decades as a kitchen manager and general manager across several brands.
That’s more than 30 years running restaurants for other people. Kissimmee is the first one John and franchise partner Gisela Terranova get to call their own.
They didn’t rush it. The pair spent more than a year looking at franchise concepts before choosing Flying Biscuit. What tipped the scales?
“I looked at a lot of concepts before this one, and the food is what settled it,” John said.
They had a local assist, too. Chris Taddei, co-founder of The List Orlando, represented the Terranovas in the lease deal.
Why Kissimmee and US-192
US-192 (West Irlo Bronson Memorial Highway, if you’re typing it into your GPS) is one of the busiest roads in Central Florida. Travelers hit it early on the way to the parks. The neighborhoods around Kissimmee and Celebration keep it busy the rest of the morning.
The Terranovas picked the spot for exactly that mix.
“We’re a few miles from Disney and Universal on a road that never stops moving, so we’ll be feeding travelers and neighbors in the same morning,” John said. “I can’t wait to get our biscuits and grits in front of this community.”
Fueling up for a full day of rides? Grabbing breakfast after school drop-off? There’s a seat for you either way. Come as you are — even that version.
What to order
Breakfast runs all day, right alongside lunch. Think stuffed French toast, shrimp and grits, omelets, vegan scrambles, burgers and wraps.
The biscuits are why it’s called Flying Biscuit. The shrimp and grits are why you’ll be back on Thursday.
Feeding a crowd? The Kissimmee café handles full-service catering, plus carry-out and delivery.
Now hiring in Kissimmee
John and Gisela have hired 23 people so far, and they’re still building the opening team. If you like people and don’t mind an early alarm, this is your crew. Breakfast-and-lunch hours mean no late nights.
Apply at flyingbiscuit.com/careers and select the Kissimmee location.
Café No. 45, with more on the way
Flying Biscuit got its start in Atlanta’s Candler Park neighborhood in 1993. When Kissimmee opens, it becomes café No. 45. Eleven more are in development across eight states: Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Florida, Texas and Missouri.
Andrew Scherzer, partner and director of franchise development at Flying Biscuit Franchising, says Orlando has been on the wish list for years.
“John and Gisela are the kind of operators you hope get there first,” he said. “Florida is a big part of where this brand is headed, and we could not ask for a better start in Orlando.”
Flying Biscuit Kissimmee FAQ
When does the Flying Biscuit Café in Kissimmee open?
Monday, Oct. 26, 2026. It’s the first Flying Biscuit in the Orlando area.
Where is the Kissimmee Flying Biscuit?
6079 W Irlo Bronson Memorial Hwy Fl 347, Kissimmee, FL 34747. It’s on US-192 near Celebration, a few miles from Walt Disney World and Universal Orlando, with free on-site parking.
What are the hours?
7 a.m. to 3 p.m., seven days a week. Flying Biscuit serves breakfast and lunch only.
Are there other Flying Biscuit locations in the Orlando area?
No. Kissimmee is the only Flying Biscuit in the Orlando area. The next closest cafés are in The Villages and Gainesville.
Does the Kissimmee café offer catering, carry-out and delivery?
Yes, all three. See the menu and order at flyingbiscuit.com.
How do I apply for a job at Flying Biscuit Kissimmee?
Apply at flyingbiscuit.com/careers and select the Kissimmee location.
Want to bring Flying Biscuit to your town?
John spent three decades running restaurants for other people before opening one of his own. If you’ve got real operating experience and a community you want to feed, we’d like to hear from you.
Fill out the contact form to start the conversation. You’ll find available markets and investment requirements there too.
