PANAMA CITY BEACH, Fla. (April 6, 2026) — Costa Family McDonald’s is expanding its Northwest Florida footprint with the opening of its 19th restaurant, bringing 60 new jobs to Bay County.

The new Panama City Beach location, situated at 11852 Panama City Beach Parkway, will officially open on Tuesday, May 19, with a ribbon-cutting ceremony scheduled for 9:30 a.m., followed by a public grand opening celebration beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Guests are encouraged to arrive early, with line formation beginning as early as 6 a.m. to take part in opening-day festivities. As part of a special promotion, the first 50 drive-thru customers will receive free Happy Meals for a year.

The celebration will include a ceremonial ribbon cutting in partnership with the Bay County Chamber of Commerce. Costa Family McDonald’s leadership also plans to present donation checks to local first responders, including police and fire departments, as well as contributions to Arnold High School and Hutchinson Beach Elementary School.

“We’re proud to continue growing alongside the Bay County community,” said David Costa Jr., owner/operator of Costa Family McDonald’s. “Bringing 60 new jobs to the area is an exciting step for us, and we’re thrilled to welcome new team members as we remain focused on delivering outstanding service to Panama City Beach residents.”

Costa Family McDonald’s operates restaurants across Northwest Florida and emphasizes community involvement, local employment, and customer service.

The new Panama City Beach restaurant marks another milestone in the company’s continued regional expansion.