Ft. Mitchell Graeter's celebrates grand opening | Business

FORT MITCHELL, KY (FOX19) - Graeter's President Richard Graeter's and his sons and vice presidents Bob and Chip will join Fort Mitchell Mayor Chris Wiest at the recently-opened Graeter's on Buttermilk Pike at noon Thursday August 25 for the store's grand opening and ribbon cutting.

The event marks the formal return of the family-owned chain to Northern Kentucky.  All Northern Kentucky and Lexington Graeter's stores closed when the company ended their contract with the previous franchisee.  At the time, Graeter's said they planned to return to those markets, as they have with the store at 301 Buttermilk Pike and the reopening of the store that literally straddles the Newport/ Fort Thomas border on Grand Avenue.

Both Northern Kentucky retail locations are now company-owned and have been completely remodeled with new décor and equipment, and both stores will offer Graeter’s full line of bakery, confectionary and candy offerings. 

There are currently no plans to reopen the store previously located at 342 Monmouth Street in Newport, KY, or the store previously located at 8860 US Highway 42 in Florence, KY. Graeter’s is working with its Louisville-based franchisee to open new stores in the Lexington market.

Through Labor Day, Fort Mitchell store hours are Monday - Saturday, 6:30 a.m.-11 p.m. and Sunday, 9 a.m. - 11 p.m. After Labor Day, the store will close at 10 p.m. For more information, guests can visit Graeters.com or call (859) 341-3005.

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