ELSMERE, KY. — Chick-fil-A Supply, a wholly owned subsidiary of Chick-fil-A Inc. that handles the restaurant chain’s logistics and warehousing, has announced plans for a new, $100 million distribution facility in Elsmere, roughly 10 miles outside Cincinnati in Northern Kentucky.
Upon completion, the 270,000-square-foot development will be situated on a 28-acre site within 10 miles of Cincinnati/Northern Kentucky International Airport. Construction of the facility is currently underway, with the distribution center expected to be operational in 2026.
According to a press release issued by the office of Kentucky Gov. Andy Beshear, the facility is expected to create more than 178 new permanent, full-time jobs over the next five years.
The new Chick-fil-A Supply facility will be located within the C5 Airport East Logistics Center, according to Link NKY. The newspaper also reported that Niagra Bottling will move into the same complex in 2026. Atlanta-based Core5 Industrial Partners is the owner of the industrial park, according to the company’s property page.
Chick-fil-A Supply currently operates nine distribution centers located in Georgia, North Carolina, Tennessee, Missouri, Ohio, Kansas and Texas. The centers support Chick-fil-A restaurants logistically and deliver ingredients and supplies. The Elsmere facility will support roughly 150 restaurants within the region.
Originally founded in 1967, the fast-casual brand’s portfolio comprises 3,000 restaurants throughout the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico, with plans to expand into Europe and Asia by 2030.
— Hayden Spiess