The Peach Cobbler Factory Opens First-Ever Mall Location in Louisville

The popular dessert franchise opens its inaugural food court spot at Mall St. Matthews.

Published on Mar. 4, 2026

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The Peach Cobbler Factory, a rapidly expanding dessert franchise known for its Southern-inspired treats, has opened its first-ever mall and food court location at Mall St. Matthews in Louisville, Kentucky. The new outpost is owned and operated by franchisees Meena and Dhrub Painuly, who also run a Peach Cobbler Factory store in Elizabethtown, Kentucky. This milestone marks the brand's continued growth as it introduces its signature cobblers, banana puddings, and other sweets to new audiences across the country.

Why it matters

The Peach Cobbler Factory's move into a high-traffic mall setting represents an exciting new chapter for the brand as it seeks to expand its reach and customer base. With this first-ever food court location, the company is positioning itself to capture a wider audience of shoppers and capitalize on the growing consumer demand for its Southern-inspired desserts.

The details

The new Louisville store is located at 5000 Shelbyville Road inside Mall St. Matthews. In addition to the brand's full lineup of fruit cobblers, banana puddings, cookies, brownies, and other sweets, the location will also offer gourmet coffee for the first time. This is the third Peach Cobbler Factory store in the Greater Louisville area, joining existing locations in Middletown and Elizabethtown.

  • The Peach Cobbler Factory opened its first-ever mall and food court location on March 4, 2026.

The players

The Peach Cobbler Factory

One of America's fastest-growing dessert franchise brands, known for its warm Southern desserts and nostalgic flavors.

Meena and Dhrub Painuly

Franchisees who own and operate the new Mall St. Matthews location as well as a Peach Cobbler Factory store in Elizabethtown, Kentucky.

Greg George

CEO of The Peach Cobbler Factory.

Mall St. Matthews

A prestigious shopping mall in Louisville, Kentucky where The Peach Cobbler Factory has opened its first-ever food court location.

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What they’re saying

“Going into the most prestigious mall in Kentucky is truly an honor. This opening represents another exciting step in our brand's growth as we continue introducing our desserts to new audiences across the country.”

— Greg George, CEO of The Peach Cobbler Factory (RestaurantNews.com)

What’s next

The Peach Cobbler Factory plans to continue its aggressive national expansion, with this first-ever mall location potentially signaling additional opportunities for the brand in high-traffic retail environments across the country.

The takeaway

The Peach Cobbler Factory's move into Mall St. Matthews demonstrates the brand's ability to adapt to changing consumer preferences and capture new audiences, solidifying its position as one of the fastest-growing dessert franchises in America.