Chick‑fil‑A is rolling out a fresh round of restaurants across the Dallas–Fort Worth area this summer and into the fall, bringing its drive‑thru lines and waffle fries to several suburbs that have gone without until now. The expansion includes new locations in Prosper and Melissa that are already serving customers, with more on the way in Royse City, Azle, Hillsboro, North Fort Worth, Princeton and Sachse.
In a June 29 press release, the company said it plans to open nine additional restaurants across the metroplex in 2026, adding up to 900 full‑ and part‑time jobs and directing $225,000 in donations to Feeding America partners in North Texas, according to Chick‑fil‑A. "In North Texas, people don't just talk about caring for their neighbors, they show up and do the work," Area Director Hoovey McGuirt said in the announcement, framing the rollout as both a business move and a community play.
Where To Find The New Stores
Some of the action is already underway. Prosper's Chick‑fil‑A opened May 26 at 1920 N. Dallas Parkway, according to Community Impact. In Azle, local reporting and a state filing point to a planned restaurant at 417 NW Parkway St., with Azle News noting that construction is expected to move forward this summer despite a minor setback.
Opening Dates And First‑In‑Town Spots
Operators have circled specific dates on the calendar. Royse City is set to start serving customers this Thursday at 6 a.m. at 380 W Interstate 30, according to Chick‑fil‑A. Over at DFW Airport, a new Chick‑fil‑A concession in Terminal A is scheduled to open this week, as reported by The Dallas Morning News. The outlet also reports that several of the new stores, including those in Azle, Princeton and Sachse, will be the first Chick‑fil‑A locations in those towns, while additional restaurants in Fort Worth and North Fort Worth are slated for later in 2026.
Why It Matters For Jobs And Travelers
Company officials say the broader expansion will generate hundreds of local jobs and comes with a donation program tied to each grand opening that supports regional food banks. At the airport, a revamped concessions plan that added a 24‑hour Chick‑fil‑A in Terminal A signals that the brand is courting both neighborhood regulars and travelers racing to their gates, according to DFW Airport. For shoppers, commuters and fliers across the metroplex, the rollout means more grab‑and‑go options and a fresh wave of hiring tied to each new restaurant.
