LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WAVE) – The first four restaurant projects to receive funding through a program aimed at increasing development in South Louisville were announced on Tuesday.
The program is designed to bring businesses and create investment in the Dixie Highway and South End areas. The fund launched in September and it’s part of the broader $3 million South End Loan and Incentive Fund.
The four grant recipients include:
- LongHorn Steakhouse – a full-service national dining brand, received $173,000 and will be located at 7401 Dixie Hwy.
- Crumbl Cookies – a dessert concept, received $45,000 they will be at 10970 Dixie Hwy.
- Freddy’s Frozen Custard & Steakburgers will offer cooked-to-order steakburgers and freshly churned frozen custard treats. They received $75,000 and will be located at 8700 Dixie Hwy.
- Derby City Pizza will expand their current location at 12900 Dixie Hwy to add an event center and game yard. They received $60,000.
The projects are expected to move quickly…