Expansion Brings Up to 900 Jobs and Supports Hunger Relief Efforts in One of the Nation’s Fastest-Growing Markets
DALLAS-FORT WORTH (June 29, 2026) – Chick-fil-A® is deepening its investment in North Texas with nine new restaurants set to open across the region in 2026, creating up to 900 full-and part-time jobs. In celebration of this expansion, Chick-fil-A, Inc. plans to donate $225,000 to Feeding America partners across the region – $25,000 for each locally owned and operated restaurant – to support local hunger relief efforts.
“In North Texas, people don’t just talk about caring for their neighbors, they show up and do the work. That’s exactly how our Chick-fil-A local Owner-Operators approach the communities they serve,” said Hoovey McGuirt, Area Director for Chick-fil-A, Inc. “As we open nine new restaurants across the greater metroplex this year, we’re committing to being a long-term partner — creating jobs, investing in local organizations, and helping address real needs like hunger. The greater Dallas-Fort Worth community has embraced Chick-fil-A for decades, and this expansion is our opportunity to give back.”
Expanding Chick-fil-A‘s Regional Footprint
Chick-fil-A has maintained a significant presence in the Dallas–Fort Worth metroplex for decades. The brand’s first DFW-area location opened inside Ridgmar Mall in 1977, followed by its first standalone, freestanding restaurant in Grapevine in 1998. In 2023, Chick-fil-A marked a major milestone by opening its 3,000th restaurant at The Shops at RedBird — underscoring the brand’s deep ties to North Texas and its continued investment in the region. These nine new restaurants build on that legacy, extending Chick-fil-A‘s positive impact to fast-growing communities across the metroplex.
Chick-fil-A Dallas North Tollway & W Frontier Pkwy and Chick-fil-A Melissa are now open, with Chick-fil-A Royse City and Chick-fil-A Dallas/Fort Worth International Airport – Terminal A opening later this week. Chick-fil-A Hillsboro and Chick-fil-A Azle are slated to open this summer, with locations in Fort Worth, Princeton and Sachse planned for later in the year.
Beyond creating jobs, this expansion reflects Chick-fil-A‘s commitment to addressing one of metroplex’s most urgent challenges: hunger.
“One in six North Texans faces hunger, and for more than 442,000 children across the region, that struggle becomes even harder during the summer months when school meals aren’t there to help,” said Julie Butner, President and CEO of Tarrant Area Food Bank. “Partnerships like ours with Chick-fil-A allow the Tarrant Area Food Bank to keep showing up for our neighbors, providing more than 1.25 million meals a week through our network of more than 500 partner agencies across 13 counties. We’re grateful for Chick-fil-A‘s continued investment in our community and for their local Owner-Operators who understand that hunger relief is an ongoing commitment, not a one-time effort.”
North Texas local Owner-Operators are passionate about showing care to the communities they serve through several initiatives, including:
- Addressing Food Insecurity: Dallas–Fort Worth is one of the most dynamic and fastest-growing regions in the country, and it is also one of the most deeply affected by hunger. Since 2020, Chick-fil-A Inc., has donated $825,000 to support Feeding America’s hunger relief efforts in the region.
- Redirecting Surplus Food: Through the Chick-fil-A Shared Table® program, an initiative that redirects surplus food from its restaurants to local soup kitchens, shelters, food banks and nonprofits in need, local Owner-Operators across the metroplex have helped create more than 2.3 million meals and diverted 2.6 million pounds of food from landfills, with the number continuing to grow.
- Awarding Nonprofit Grants: Chick-fil-A, Inc. has awarded more than $1.4 million in grants throughout the metroplex as a part of the True Inspiration Awards® program.
- Developing Future Leaders: As part of the Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures® Scholarships initiative, Chick-fil-A, Inc. has awarded nearly $7.6 million worth of scholarships to Team Members in the Dallas-Fort Worth metroplex to support their continued education. To learn more about careers at Chick-fil-A, click here.
Delicious Food; Outstanding Customer Service
Chick-fil-A is known for creating a welcoming, remarkable restaurant experience — starting with friendly service, a warm welcome and quality food, including the original Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich. For more information about Chick-fil-A and stories about the brand’s food, people and customers across the country, visit chick-fil-a.com.
About Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Chick-fil-A, Inc. is the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States, known for its freshly-prepared food, signature hospitality and unique franchise model. More than 200,000 Team Members are employed by local Owner-Operators in more than 3,000 restaurants across the United States, Canada, Puerto Rico, the UK and Singapore.
Chick-fil-A local Owner-Operators live and work in the communities their restaurants serve, each supporting local efforts and making a positive impact. Chick-fil-A gives back through programs including Shared Table, True Inspiration Awards and Scholarships. The family-owned and privately held company got its start in 1946, founded by S. Truett Cathy. More information on Chick-fil-A is available at www.chick-fil-a.com and Chick-fil-A Press Room.
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