Chick-fil-A Supply will invest $58.3 million to open a new distribution center in the City of Kannapolis, creating more than 85 jobs, the company announced this week.
Chick-fil-A will occupy approximately 120,000 square feet at Lakeshore Corporate Park, the former home of the Kannapolis Intimidators stadium. The new distribution center will serve around 100 restaurants in the Charlotte Region. Chick-fil-A Supply currently operates four distribution centers, including a 180,000-square-foot distribution center in Mebane.
“Chick-fil-A Supply is committed to investing in local communities like Kannapolis to create jobs and grow our supply chain operation,” Josh Grote, executive director of Chick-fil-A Supply, said. “We look forward to growing our Chick-fil-A Supply family in North Carolina and know they will complete deliveries with care to serve our franchise Operators, licensees and Team Members.”
Known for its Original Chicken Sandwich and signature hospitality, Chick-fil-A has grown to be one of the nation’s highest-volume quick service restaurants since opening in 1967. Chick-fil-A Supply ensures restaurants have the food and products they need through a seamless delivery experience that extends the Chick-fil-A culture of care.
New positions being created by the company include drivers, managers, office staff, and warehouse personnel. Although wages will vary by position, the average annual wage is estimated to be $58,574, which exceeds the Rowan County average. These new jobs have the potential to create an annual payroll impact of more than $4.8 million for the region.
The company plans to open the facility in the third quarter 2024.
“North Carolina has the fourth largest food and beverage industry in the United States and is within a day’s drive of 150 million customers,” North Carolina Commerce Secretary Machelle Baker Sanders said. “When well-known companies like Chick-fil-A reinvest in North Carolina, it affirms our reputation as the best state to do business.”
