City of Fairborn and Crawford Hoying Announce Bob Evans Farms as Tenant at New Cold Storage Facility

Fairborn, Ohio - The City of Fairborn and Crawford Hoying are pleased to announce that Bob Evans Farms will be the sole tenant at a new cold storage facility currently under construction at 50 Chapelgate Drive in Fairborn.

Bob Evans Farms is an Ohio‑based consumer-packaged goods company founded in 1948 and headquartered in New Albany, Ohio.

“Partnering with the City of Fairborn and Crawford Hoying on this development initiative marks a significant step forward for Bob Evans Farms,” said Mike McCoy, president and CEO, Bob Evans Farms. “The new cold storage facility strengthens our operational network, supports economic development in the region, and underscores our longstanding commitment to investing in Ohio.”

The new 196,400‑square‑foot building is being developed by Crawford Hoying in partnership with BGO Cold Storage and Contegra Construction. The site is located near the intersection of Interstate 675 and State Route 235, offering convenient access to major transportation corridors, including I‑70.

The City of Fairborn partnered with Crawford Hoying to support the project through economic development incentives, helping attract the investment and locate the facility within the community.

“This project reflects the strength of Fairborn’s public‑private partnerships and our commitment to smart economic development,” said Mike Gebhart, Fairborn City Manager. “Working with Crawford Hoying allowed us to attract a high‑quality development that supports our long‑term goals and strengthens Fairborn’s role in the regional economy.” 

Cherise Schell, Fairborn’s Economic Development Director, highlighted the broader impact of the project, “This cold storage development reinforces Fairborn’s strategic position within the region’s logistics and distribution network. It represents high‑quality investment in our community, strengthens our supply chain infrastructure, and creates valuable job opportunities for our residents.”

Crawford Hoying is thrilled to bring this state-of-the-art cold storage facility online to help Bob Evans Farms support its thriving business,” said Nelson Yoder, Principal at Crawford Hoying Development. “The project reflects continued demand for modern, energy-efficient cold storage and reinforces the value of our user-driven development approach. The facility is expected to open in the second quarter of 2026.

About Bob Evans Farms, Inc.
For over 75 years, Bob Evans Farms has delivered delicious, quick-to-table, farm-inspired food that makes mealtime a little bit easier and a lot more delicious. Bob Evans Farms is proud to be the No. 1- selling refrigerated dinner sides*, including many varieties of wholesome, feel-good favorites such as mashed potatoes and macaroni & cheese, sold in grocery stores across the country. Bob Evans Farms is also a leading producer and distributor of sausage and egg products including liquid eggs. In addition to their flagship Bob Evans® brand, their product portfolio includes Simply Potatoes®, Egg Beaters® and Owens® Sausage. Bob Evans Farms is based in Columbus, Ohio, and is owned by Post Holdings, Inc., a consumer-packaged goods holding company. For more information about Bob Evans Farms, Inc., visit www.bobevansgrocery.com.

*Source: Circana Total US MULO Latest 52 week ending January 25, 2026.