Chick-fil-A is gearing up for a short hop within Selma’s Forum Shopping Center, with a roughly $1.5 million relocation that turns a former restaurant site into a purpose-built chicken hub. Plans call for a roughly 5,000-square-foot building with an expanded multi-lane drive-thru, dual face-to-face ordering canopies and outdoor patio seating, all aimed at moving cars and customers faster during peak rushes. Permit records indicate the company intends to keep the current Forum location operating while construction is underway, with work slated to run from late summer through the fall of 2026.
According to MySA, state filings with the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation describe the project as privately funded at 8355 Agora Parkway and spell out the 5,000-square-foot footprint, multi-lane drive-thru, dual ordering canopies, patio seating and added storage space. The paperwork lists a construction window beginning August 31 and targeting completion on October 31, 2026.
Chick-fil-A currently lists its Forum Shopping Center restaurant at 8371 Agora Parkway, confirming that an active store is already operating in the center. That page shows drive-thru service and typical hours, which points to the operator maintaining business as usual while the new building goes up nearby.
What the new building will include
As reported by MySA, the state paperwork highlights a design built around throughput and comfort. Multiple drive-thru lanes and dual face-to-face ordering canopies are set up to keep traffic flowing during the lunch and dinner crush, while a patio will give dine-in customers some extra breathing room. The filings also mention storage and other site improvements, signaling a true ground-up construction rather than a light touch remodel.
Site history and regional growth
The planned spot sits near the former Romano’s Macaroni Grill, which CultureMap San Antonio reported closed in May 2025. The Selma move fits into a wider wave of Chick-fil-A activity around the San Antonio area as the chain updates older locations and pursues new builds. One recent filing included a $4.5 million project near UTSA, hinting that the company is not exactly easing off the gas pedal in the region.
Timeline and what to expect
State documents set an August 31, 2026 start date and an October 31, 2026 completion target, although those dates remain provisional while permits move through the pipeline and contractors lock in schedules. If the project holds that timetable, the operator is expected to stage construction so the existing Forum restaurant can keep serving customers right up until the switch flips to the new building.
Regulars who rely on the Forum drive-thru can look for visible site work beginning in late summer if the timeline stays on track. Any traffic snags around the shopping center are likely to be handled through phased construction, with work sequenced to keep congestion in check. We will keep an eye on permit updates and any formal word from Chick-fil-A as the project advances.
