FORT WRIGHT, KY (March 3, 2026) – DWSB, LLC, has purchased three visible and strategically located contiguous properties on Dixie Highway in Fort Wright on behalf of the Jeff Wyler Automotive Family. The purchases mark a significant step in the company’s ongoing regional growth and long-term investment strategy and the City’s continuing efforts to improve the Dixie Highway corridor.

The acquired parcels include the former sites of Days Inn (1937 Dixie Highway), Atlas Home Gym (1939 Dixie Highway) and Infiniti auto dealership (1945 Dixie Highway). The Jeff Wyler Automotive Family intends to redevelop the properties to support future automotive and community-focused initiatives, reinforcing the organization’s commitment to strengthening its presence in Northern Kentucky.

“This acquisition represents a forward-looking investment in Fort Wright and the surrounding communities,” said David Wyler, CEO of the Jeff Wyler Automotive Family. “We are committed to responsible development that enhances the local landscape, supports economic growth and delivers long-term value for our customers and neighbors.”

Fort Wright Mayor Dave Hatter said the purchases were made possible through collaboration with the Kenton County Fiscal Court, which provided $1.35 million in funding. The City will contribute $150,000 from its Tax Increment Financing (TIF) District Fund, created years ago to spur redevelopment along the Dixie Highway corridor.

“Kenton County Judge-Executive Kris Knochelmann recognizes the importance of this redevelopment area and deserves a lot of credit for helping make this deal happen,” said Mayor Hatter.

Mayor Hatter added that the Wyler Automotive family is already demonstrating what a great community partner they will be. “They recognize how important this corridor is not just to Fort Wright but the entire region,” he said. “They have chosen to make a significant investment in our community, and we believe it will bring positive change and improve the quality of life for our residents.”

The company has begun cleanup and site preparation efforts as part of its due diligence and planning process. Further details regarding development plans and existing building demolitions will be shared as planning progresses and approvals are finalized.

About Jeff Wyler Automotive Family

In business since 1973, the Jeff Wyler Automotive Family is respected as a leader in the nation with innovation, being the first to offer the ability to buy a car online in the Midwest, to include the first 8 new vehicles sold completely online, an industry first. Wyler was also the first to accept crypto currency vehicle transactions, and is currently innovating with leveraging their first party data to build customer loyalty. The Wyler Auto Family has 23 locations, to include 4 auto malls and over 40 franchises. The Jeff Wyler Automotive Family sold over 49,000 new and used cars in 2024. The Wyler Family Foundation contributes more than $1 million annually to the communities it serves.

About City of Fort Wright

The City of Fort Wright is conveniently located in Kenton County, minutes from downtown Cincinnati and just 15 miles from the Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. It is served by — and has easy access to — three major regional and national traffic arteries: interstates 75, 71 and 275. The Community is also prominently situated in Northern Kentucky, a booming area of three core county economic locales that comprise the fastest growing region in all of Kentucky and currently accounts for 60% of the growth in the Greater Cincinnati Metropolitan Region. It's population of 6,000 is comprised of various residential neighborhoods that offer convenient access to urban amenities. Fort Wright is also known as one of the most business-friendly cities in the Greater Cincinnati region, led by a Mayor, and City Council with a professional City Administrator. Fort Wright has some of the lowest payroll and occupational licensing taxes in the region, as well as, some of the lowest property tax rates our region has seen in more than a decade.

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