If you’re craving those iconic waffle fries and spicy chicken sandwiches, you’re in luck – Chick-fil-A is in expansion mode with new store openings, and 2025 is already shaping up to be its biggest year yet.
The fast food giant, often hailed as “better than Popeyes” by fans, has already opened 64 new restaurants across the U.S. this year – and it’s only May.
Founded in 1967 by S. Truett Cathy, Chick-fil-A has grown into the top chicken chain in America, surpassing KFC back in 2013 and solidifying its spot as the third-largest U.S. restaurant chain behind McDonald’s and Starbucks.
Where Are the New Chick-fil-A Locations?
According to Chick-fil-A’s website, California leads the way in new openings with 9 locations, followed by Florida and Texas, each with 8. States like Georgia and Illinois have added 5 stores apiece.
Notable new openings include:
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Wesley Chapel, FL – 7910 Curley Road
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San Diego, CA – 2401 Truxtun Road, Suite 102
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New York City, NY – 795 Columbus Ave.
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Atlanta, GA – 777 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE
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Matteson, IL – 5000 211 Street
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Spring Branch, TX – 462 Singing Oaks
Scroll to the bottom for the full list of all 64 locations opened in 2025.
What’s Fueling Chick-fil-A’s Growth?
With over 3,200 restaurants across 48 states, the brand continues to dominate the chicken game with a formula that fans say beats the competition:
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Fresh, hand-breaded chicken
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Fan-favorite waffle fries
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Fast, friendly service
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Clean dining environments
Even during inflation and industry struggles, Chick-fil-A’s market share jumped from 38.3% in 2022 to 45.5% in 2023, per Barclays.
One fan on X declared: “Popeyes sandwich is bigger and cheaper, but Chick-fil-A tastes better.” Another added, “As a cultural expert of fried chicken… Chick-fil-A six days a week is better than Popeyes seven days a week.”
Meanwhile… Fast Food Closures Surge
While Chick-fil-A thrives, other chains are floundering:
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Denny’s plans to shutter up to 150 locations
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Red Lobster is closing over 100
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TGI Friday’s filed for bankruptcy and has already shut down 30 spots
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Applebee’s and Noodles & Company are downsizing due to inflation and staffing issues
The contrast is clear: where others are closing doors, Chick-fil-A is opening drive-thrus.
FULL LIST: Chick-fil-A Locations Opened in 2025
Here’s every new store Chick-fil-A has added this year:
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Wesley Chapel, FL – 7910 Curley Road
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Atlanta, GA – 3234 Peachtree Road NE
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Dacula, GA – 881 Harbins Road
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Lawrenceville, GA – 2465 Buford Drive
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Matteson, IL – 5000 211 Street
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Bradenton, FL – 6010 14th Street West
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Valencia, CA – 27430 The Old Road
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Woodside, NY – 32-67 68th St.
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Brandon, FL – 101 S. Hilltop Road
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Uniontown, PA – 129 Matthew Drive
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East Meadow, NY – 1622 Hempstead Turnpike
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Tyler, TX – 1873 South SW Loop 323
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Camarillo, CA – 670 Ventura Blvd.
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Tinley Park, IL – 16210 S. Harlem Ave.
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Lake Worth, FL – 6980 S Military Trail
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Northport, AL – 6375 McFarland Blvd.
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Gonzales, LA – 511 N. Airline Highway
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Waco, TX – 2417 Creekview Drive
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Spring Branch, TX – 462 Singing Oaks
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Austin, TX – 1805 E Parmer Lane
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Whippany, NJ – 799 Route-10
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Auburn Hills, MI – 2111 N Squirrel Rd.
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Chicago, IL – 11131 S. Corliss Ave.
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Manor, TX – 11900 E US 290 Hwy WB
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Manteca, CA – 2187 W Atherton Dr.
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Flowood, MS – 2520 Lakeland Drive
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Tulsa, OK – 1660 East 13th St.
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Plainview, TX – 4201 Olton Road
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Costa Mesa, CA – 1670 Newport Blvd.
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Fredericksburg, TX – 503 Friendship Lane
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Frankfort, IL – 20091 S. La Grange Road
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Greenacres, FL – 6860 Forest Hill Blvd.
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Michigan City, IN – 5809 Franklin St.
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Newark, DE – 954 Christiana Bypass
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Antioch, CA – 5705 Lone Tree Way
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Selden, NY – 949 Middle Country Road
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Jackson, MI – 971 N. West Ave.
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East Brunswick, NJ – 371 State Route 18
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Deerfield Beach, FL – 101 N Federal Highway
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Plantation, FL – 1732 N. University Drive
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Knoxville, TN – 1659 Cumberland Ave.
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Antioch, TN – 4234 Century Farms Terrace
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Apex, NC – 1001 South Hughes St.
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Mustang, OK – 1221 E State Hwy 152
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New York City, NY – 795 Columbus Ave.
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Snellville, GA – 3366 Centerville Highway
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San Diego, CA – 2401 Truxtun Road, Suite 102
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Lathrop, CA – 16608 Golden Valley Pkwy.
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Charlotte Hall, MD – 29920 Three Notch Road
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Naperville, IL – 1159 E. Ogden Ave.
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Benton Harbor, MI – 1917 Pipestone Road
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San Jose, CA – 3123 Silver Creek Road
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Saginaw, MI – 2525 Tittabawassee Rd.
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North Platte, NE – 1902 S Jeffers St.
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Fort Dodge, IA – 2818 2nd Ave. South
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San Angelo, TX – 2210 N. Bryant Blvd.
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Ontario, CA – 1860 E. G St.
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Burlington, IA – 241 Legacy Drive
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Lutz, FL – 17911 N. Dale Mabry Hwy.
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Ladson, SC – 3660 Ladson Road
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Atlanta, GA – 777 Ponce De Leon Ave. NE
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Tahlequah, OK – 2589 S Muskogee Ave.
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Raymore, MO – 1918 W. Foxwood Drive
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Meridian, ID – 567 S. Innovation Lane
