Kudzu Bakery and Market to Open in Greenville
The popular bakery chain will open a new location on Laurens Road in the summer of 2027.
Updated on Oct. 26, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Kudzu Bakery and Market has announced plans to expand its presence with a new storefront at 1536 Laurens Road in Greenville. The location is currently scheduled to open to the public in the summer of 2027.
Why it matters
The owners view the expansion as a natural next step for the business, which they have established as a household name in the region. This new site marks the latest growth for the company following its previous expansion into the Columbia market.
Kudzu Bakery and Market currently operates four established locations in Litchfield, Mount Pleasant, Charlotte, and Columbia. The original bakery was first launched in Georgetown in 1989.
The players
Joey Rabon
He is a co-founder who helped establish the first Kudzu Bakery location in 1989.
Stacy Rabon
She is a co-founder who launched the original bakery business in Georgetown.
The details
The company confirmed the upcoming expansion through an official announcement on Instagram. The business will take over the space located at 1536 Laurens Road.
Timeline
1989: Original Kudzu Bakery opened in Georgetown.
2021: Columbia store location opened.
Summer 2027: New Greenville store is scheduled to open.
Market Landscape
The arrival of Kudzu Bakery in Greenville follows the established pattern of regional chains scaling their footprint into new urban markets. This move positions the brand to compete for market share against local bakeries while leveraging its existing footprint in South Carolina.
Residents in the Greenville area will gain access to the chain's established product line once the bakery begins operations. Shoppers can expect the new location to mirror the retail and menu standards found at the company's existing stores.
The takeaway
Expanding a long-running family business requires balancing brand recognition with the logistical demands of a new geographic market. Customers often look for consistency when a familiar brand introduces a new local branch.
Further reading
For more information on retail growth in the region, visit the Greenville Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Post and Courier.
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