KETTERING — New developments for several former Frisch’s big boys across Montgomery County.
Many of the buildings that have been sitting empty are getting new life.
News Center 7’s Amber Jenkins went to Kettering and other communities to check on the development of these lots.
Culver’s has eyed another spot in the Miami Valley, like the location on Wilmington Pike in Kettering.
It used to be a Frisch’s, but it’s been empty for almost 2 years.
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Before Culver’s can move into this former Big Boy, the Kettering City Council will have a final review on rezoning this lot for Culver’s.
This is one of 3 former Big Boy locations across the Miami Valley that could be replaced with a business.
And some people are welcoming that change.
“I think it’s great that we get more investment in the area,” said Anna Stamper, a Dayton resident.
Stamper thinks it’s a good sign for the community that businesses are showing interest in these empty lots like here on Needmore Road in Harrison Township.
Harrison Township told News Center 7 that Wawa is planning on building gas pumps here.
“I think it’s really great. I’ve been to a Wawa before, and I really like them, so I think it’s cool that we’re getting one,” Stamper said.
Stamper said her commute takes her past Needmore Road and she would appreciate what Wawa could offer.
“It’s lunchtime. I probably would have stopped for lunch,” Stamper said. “I do wish it was a little closer to the airport, but I think it’s kind of close.”
For the old Frisch’s in Huber Heights, Friday evening crews were seen clearing out the building.
City officials confirmed a First Watch is planned to move in, but the timeline is unclear right now.
And it’s not just Montgomery County.
In August, we reported Chick-fil-A was eyeing the old Frisch’s site in Xenia for a new location on West Main Street.
The application documents showed plans to build a drive-thru, a patio and a playground.
We followed Frisch’s problems for over two years.
The company that owned the properties evicted Frisch’s because it was $4.5 million behind on rent.
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