What happened to LaRosa's Pizzeria in Louisville? Here's what we know

This story has been updated with new information.

Less than two years after opening its first Louisville location, LaRosa's Pizzeria has closed.

The Cincinnati-based miniature chain came to Louisville in early 2023 with a much-anticipated spot in the Springhurst Shopping Center off of Westport Road.

A Google search for LaRosa's, 10641 Fischer Park Drive, shows it is "permanently closed" and the location has been removed from the company website. Its last day of business was Sunday, Sept. 29, the company confirmed in a statement.

"Unfortunately, over time, Springhurst sales did not consistently meet expectations and we made the difficult decision to close its doors," according to the statement.

"When LaRosa’s Springhurst opened in January 2023, we received an outpouring of support and excitement from the Louisville community, and we are thankful to everyone who made us feel welcome. The local enthusiasm for our pizzeria was heartwarming, and it has been a pleasure to serve the Louisville area," the statement continued. "We truly appreciate our LaRosa’s Springhurst Team Members for their hard work and dedication to serving our guests."

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The franchise, which is celebrating 70 years in business, has several locations in North Kentucky, the Cincinnati area, and across Ohio.

LaRosa's offers more than 40 menu selections, including pizza, calzones, chicken wings, hoagies and pasta dishes.

Reach food and dining reporter Amanda Hancock at ahancock@courier-journal.com.

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