Culver’s Considers Kettering Site for New Restaurant Amidst Frisch’s Redevelopment Trend
Culver's is eyeing a former Frisch's Big Boy location on Wilmington Pike in Kettering, Ohio, for a new restaurant. The Kettering City Council will review rezoning for the site, which has been vacant for nearly two years. This is part…
Dayton, OH, November 6, 2026 — Culver’s, a popular casual dining chain, is reportedly considering opening a new restaurant at a vacant former Frisch’s Big Boy location in Kettering, Ohio. The proposed site is situated on Wilmington Pike.
The potential development will require a review by the Kettering City Council regarding rezoning for the property. The location has reportedly been vacant for close to two years, indicating a period of inactivity for the site before this potential new venture.
This move by Culver’s is occurring within a larger pattern observed across the Miami Valley region. Several former Frisch’s Big Boy restaurant locations are undergoing redevelopment and are being repurposed by a variety of different businesses. The summary provided does not specify the names of other businesses involved in these redevelopments, nor does it detail the types of establishments they are establishing in the former Frisch’s sites.
Details regarding the timeline for the Kettering City Council’s rezoning review are not provided in the trend summary. Furthermore, information concerning the specific plans or projected opening dates for the potential Culver’s restaurant has not been disclosed. The contractor’s name for this potential project was also not provided.
The trend of redeveloping former restaurant locations reflects broader economic activity and shifts in consumer preferences within the region. The outcomes of the Kettering City Council’s review will be a key factor in determining the future of the Wilmington Pike site.
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