Chick-fil-A Plans 30 New Ohio Locations, 3,000 Jobs by 2027

Chick-fil-A is planning a significant expansion across Ohio, with up to 30 new restaurants expected to open statewide by the end of 2027, including seven new locations in Greater Cincinnati and six in the Columbus area. This expansion will create up to 3,000 full- and part-time jobs across the state, with specific regional increases of up to 700 jobs in Cincinnati, 600 in Columbus, and 900 in Northeast Ohio. New locations are scheduled to open in key areas such as Madisonville, West Chester, Union, Middletown, Corryville, Cold Spring, Groveport, Lancaster, Whitehall, Marysville, Hilliard, Athens, and multiple cities in Northeast Ohio including Cleveland, Broadview Heights, Aurora, Akron, and Stow. Chick-fil-A, which opened its first Ohio restaurant in Cleveland in 1979, emphasizes its commitment to the state, highlighting Ohio’s vibrant cities and communities as integral to its growth. The company also supports local communities through initiatives like the Remarkable Futures scholarship program, having awarded over $845,000 to Ohio students. Chick-fil-A’s Midwest area director, Omar Dione, expressed excitement about continuing to build on the company’s 45-year legacy in Ohio while creating opportunities that uplift local communities.