Goodenough-Fleming Expand Portfolio & Prepare for Future Growth

Published on October 06, 2025

Paul Fleming and Jody Goodenough-Fleming Expand Portfolio & Prepare for Future Growth

NAPLES, Florida, October 6, 2025 Acclaimed restaurateur, Paul Fleming, and his wife and Founder of Paul Fleming Restaurant Group, Jody Goodenough-Fleming, announce expansion of their restaurant brand portfolio with the relocation and addition of West Coast concept Paul Martin’s American Grill. The brand, born in 2006, operates five locations in California, one in Arizona and their newest location in Texas. Jody Goodenough-Fleming stated, “We are delighted to bring the Paul Martin’s business to our talented Florida management team, expanding our enterprise and preparing this brand for future growth. We love our local community and are proud supporters of the entrepreneurial spirit and pro-business environment embodied by the Sunshine State.”

Paul Martin's American Grill, named after Founder, Paul M. Fleming, delivers elevated American Classics crafted with seasonal produce, high quality seafood and meats, and housemade sauces and marinades. The ambiance conveys comfortable, elegant rusticity, and each location has a vibrant bar with an incredible Happy Hour. “Paul Martin’s warm hospitality, upscale, yet relaxed environment and hand-crafted comfort food is what Guests are looking for in their neighborhoods today”, said Fleming.

The Fleming’s are passionate about expanding their businesses in Florida and are focused on investment in technology and people resources to support Paul Martin’s and their beloved Naples, Florida brands; The Lake Park Diner, PJK Neighborhood Chinese & Paulitas’ Taqueria. Over the past year, the Paul Fleming Restaurant Group has opened a second Lake Park Diner in North Naples and a second PJK Neighborhood Chinese location in Coconut Point, Estero. “We know this business is all about people, and we have built a talented team focused on delivering exceptional Guest experiences, delicious food, and providing our restaurants and corporate office with investment in new technology and systems to support future growth. We are very proud of the collection of brands we support and the amazing associates operating our restaurants each day”, said Goodenough-Fleming.

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Paul Fleming Restaurant Group, Terri Horan
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