Toms River is experiencing a steady wave of new business activity, with fresh retail, dining, and lifestyle destinations opening across town. These additions bring new energy to the community and expand local options for shopping, fitness, and entertainment.

☕ First Date Coffee Shop
Address: Washington Street, Downtown Toms River
Website: First Date Coffee Shop
A cozy, locally owned café created by Sadrina and Joshua, offering specialty coffee, baked goods, and a warm, community‑focused atmosphere.

🏋️ Crunch Fitness – New Expanded Location
Address: Seacourt Pavilion, Hooper Avenue, Toms River
Website: https://www.crunch.com
Crunch Fitness has relocated into the former LA Fitness space at Seacourt Pavilion, giving the gym a significantly larger footprint with more equipment, classes, and amenities. Their former Fischer Boulevard location is being repurposed by another incoming business.

♻️ Goodwill Industries – New Retail Store & Donation Center
Address: 1001 Fischer Blvd., Toms River, NJ
Website: https://www.goodwillnj.org
Goodwill is opening a 19,777‑sq‑ft store and donation center in the former Crunch Fitness space. The location offers clothing, accessories, furniture, electronics, and more, while supporting job‑training programs and community services.

🍣 Xina – Second Location (Nearby Expansion)
Address: New location opening in Bradley Beach (original remains in Toms River)
Website: https://www.xinarestaurant.com
While not a new Toms River store, the beloved local sushi and Chinese bistro is expanding due to its strong following. The second location opens in early 2025.

⛳ Golf Kings – Indoor Golf Simulator Facility
Address: Toms River, NJ (exact street address not yet published)
Website: Not yet listed
A new indoor golf simulator venue offering year‑round play, lessons, and recreational golf experiences.

🍽️ Wonder – New Food Hall & Delivery Concept
Address: 1 Route 37, Toms River Center (Kohl’s Plaza), Toms River, NJ
Website: https://www.wonder.com
Wonder, created by tech entrepreneur Marc Lore, is bringing its hybrid food‑hall and delivery model to Toms River in summer 2025. The menu features dishes from world‑famous chefs including Bobby Flay, José Andrés, and Marcus Samuelsson. Pickup, delivery, and limited dine‑in will be available.

☕ 7 Brew Coffee – Coming to Hooper Commons
Address: Hooper Commons, Hooper Avenue, Toms River
Website: https://www.7brew.com
7 Brew Coffee, a fast‑growing drive‑thru coffee chain, is opening a new standalone location offering specialty drinks and quick service. (Referenced in local business reports; address confirmed via development filings.)

Why These Openings Matter
These new businesses reflect a broader trend of economic growth in Toms River. Larger retail footprints, new dining concepts, and specialty services are helping revitalize commercial corridors and bring more variety to residents.