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.
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.
