Cracker Barrel officials couldn't be reached at GlobeSt.com's publication deadline to learn the cost of the venture. But area contractors tell GlobeSt.com the restaurant will probably be built at about $65 per sf or $325,000 for the job.

The Tennessee restaurant chain plans a second Lake County location in Leesburg, FL by year end at a site just north of US 441 and College Drive.

In South Lake, Cracker Barrel joins new players Crispers Fresh Salads and Such, Sonny's Real Pit Bar-B-Q, Green Garden Chinese Restaurant, Hungry Howie's and Kazbor's Grille. Tampa-based Outback Steakhouse plans a 6,000-sf outlet early next year at Florida Plaza, State Road 50 and Oakley Seaver Boulevard.

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