Chick-fil-A Supply, a distribution service provider supporting Chick-fil-A restaurants, has announced plans to build a new $100 million distribution facility in Elsmere.
The new distribution center will be located in Kenton County on more than 28 acres and will include a more-than-270,000-square-foot facility.
Supporting Regional Restaurants
Chick-fil-A Supply is a wholly owned subsidiary of Chick-fil-A Inc. that serves as an innovative distribution service provider supporting Chick-fil-A restaurants.
The new facility will support around 150 Chick-fil-A restaurants in the region.
“Elsmere not only provides access to quality talent, but its unique location will also allow us to receive product by rail; the third distribution center in our network to do so,” said Josh Grote, Executive Director of Chick-fil-A Supply. “We’re grateful to the Elsmere community and Commonwealth of Kentucky for the warm welcome and look forward to serving Chick-fil-A restaurants in the area.”
Chick-fil-A Supply ensures restaurants have the food and products they need.
The subsidiary currently operates nine distribution centers located in Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Missouri, Ohio, Kansas and Texas.
These locations play a central role in the logistics and distribution of ingredients and supplies that help serve hundreds of restaurants every day.
In the first year, Chick-fil-A Supply plans to employ more than 130, with roles including a general manager and various leadership positions, drivers, navigators, warehouse team members and maintenance technicians.
In total, the new facility is expected to create 178 full-time jobs over five years.
Giving Back
In an effort to integrate and work with the local community, Chick-fil-A Inc. will donate $25,000 to a Feeding America partner food bank to support local hunger relief efforts once the distribution center becomes operational.
“Once again, an industry-leading company is making a major investment in our commonwealth and our incredible workforce,” said Governor Andy Beshear. “This investment by Chick-fil-A Supply in Northern Kentucky will provide incredible job opportunities for families across the region, and I am looking forward to their future success here in their new Kentucky home.”
Since opening in 1967, Chick-fil-A Inc. has grown to become the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States, known for its freshly prepared food, signature hospitality and unique franchise model.
More than 200,000 team members are employed by independent owner-operators in more than 3,000 restaurants across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
In 2023, the company shared plans to expand by 2030 into Europe and Asia.
Construction of the new facility has begun with the distribution center expected to be operational in 2026.
For more information about Chick-fil-A Supply, visit cfa-supply.com.
