# Chick-fil-A restaurant expansion in the United States

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/chick-fil-a-restaurant-expansion-in-the-united-states
> Updated: 2026-10-14T15:07:09.000Z. Sources: 4. Developments: 2.

Chick-fil-A is expanding its footprint through several new restaurant developments across various states.

In New Hampshire, the company announced plans to open its fifth state location in Seabrook by fall 2026. The new 5,800-square-foot facility at 712 Lafayette Road is a new construction featuring a two-lane drive-thru and a playroom.

Further expansion efforts include a new location in Athens, Ohio, scheduled to open on October 15, 2026. To commemorate the opening, the company is donating $25,000 to hunger relief efforts in Southeast Ohio. Additionally, the Toms River Planning Board has approved the construction of the first Chick-fil-A in Toms River, New Jersey, located at the Ocean County Mall.

## Timeline

### 2026-10-14: Chick-fil-A announces new locations in Ohio and New Jersey

Chick-fil-A is expanding with a new restaurant opening in Athens, Ohio, on October 15, and a newly approved location at the Ocean County Mall in Toms River, New Jersey.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chick-fil-a-announces-new-locations-in-ohio-and-new-jersey

### 2026-09-25: Chick-fil-A to open fifth New Hampshire location in Seabrook

Chick-fil-A plans to open its fifth New Hampshire location in Seabrook in fall 2026. The new 5,800-square-foot restaurant will feature a drive-thru and a playroom.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/chick-fil-a-to-open-fifth-new-hampshire-location-in-seabrook

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