Chick-fil-A Expands Supply Chain Reach with New North Carolina Distribution Center

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Written By Jennifer Joslyn

Chick-fil-A Supply, the distribution arm of Chick-fil-A Inc., is set to establish a new 120,000-square-foot distribution center in Kannapolis, North Carolina. This $58.3 million investment will cater to the needs of 100 Chick-fil-A restaurants in the Charlotte region, enhancing the efficient delivery of essential food and products. The facility is expected to begin operations in the third quarter of 2024, generating over 85 jobs across various roles, including drivers, warehouse staff, managers, office personnel, and more.

Chick-fil-A has been expanding its supply chain operations across the United States in recent years, with the first delivery from its company-owned distribution center made in 2019. Currently, Chick-fil-A Supply manages four other distribution centers, including a 180,000-square-foot center in Mebane, North Carolina. Earlier this year, the company announced plans to open a distribution center in Kansas in early 2024 and had previously outlined intentions to establish a $16 million distribution center in Missouri. Furthermore, Chick-fil-A has been exploring ways to reduce delivery fulfillment costs, including testing autonomous delivery vehicles in Austin, Texas, in 2022.

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