Biggby Coffee receives Louisville food service permit for Packerland Way location

Overview

Updated Oct 10

Biggby Coffee held its grand opening at the Packerland Way shop September 29, National Coffee Day, with Q103.1 broadcasting live from the store. The Michigan-based franchise received its Louisville Metro food service permit September 14.

The shop is franchise-owned and locally operated. Opening specials ran through October 4, and a Community & Charity Week ran October 5-9, with $1 from each cup sold going to a local charity.

Why it matters

The Packerland Way shop is now open, adding a locally operated coffee option to Louisville's 40213 area.

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Key Indicators

Food service permit issued

Louisville Metro permit recorded September 14, 2026

Sept 29

Grand opening held

Opened on National Coffee Day with Q103.1 live broadcast

15 days

From permit to opening

Permit filed September 14; grand opening held September 29

6am-8pm

Current hours (Mon-Sat)

Per CitySquares; the announced 24-hour weekday plan is not reflected

Voices

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People Involved

Adam Dupre

Sign designer through Dupre Capital LLC / FASTSIGNS

Filed sign permit application for the location

Organizations Involved

Biggby Coffee

Coffee franchise chain

Operating at 2860 Packerland Way

Michigan-based coffee franchise that grows through locally owned franchise operators.

Louisville Metro Government

City-county government

Issued the food service permit

Permitting authority for food service establishments in Louisville, Kentucky.

Timeline

September 2026 October 2026

4 events Latest: October 9th, 2026 · 1 month ago

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October 2026
Community & Charity Week concludes
Latest Promotion

The charity week ended October 9 as scheduled, with $1 from each cup sold going to a local charity. No total raised was reported.
October 9th, 2026
Community & Charity Week begins
Promotion

Biggby Coffee donates $1 from every cup sold to a local charity through October 9.
October 5th, 2026
September 2026
Grand opening held at Packerland Way
Opening

Biggby Coffee opened on National Coffee Day with Q103.1 broadcasting live from the store. Grand opening week specials ran through October 4.
September 29th, 2026
Biggby Coffee files food service permit
Permit

Louisville Metro issued a food service permit to Biggby Coffee for 2860 Packerland Way, Suite C.
September 14th, 2026

Historical Context

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Ongoing

Biggby Coffee franchise expansion model

Biggby Coffee, headquartered in East Lansing, Michigan, has built its network through independently owned franchise locations. The company's website and promotional materials emphasize that each shop is locally operated, with franchisees running day-to-day operations.

Then

The Louisville Packerland Way shop is one of many Biggby locations opening through this franchise model.

Now

The model allows brand consistency across locations while keeping ownership local to each community.

Why this matters now

The Q103.1 promotion confirms the Packerland Way location is franchise-owned and locally operated, matching Biggby's standard expansion approach.