Chick-fil-A announced plans to expand its footprint in Western Pennsylvania, committing to open nine new locally owned and operated restaurants across the region by the end of 2028.
The multi-year expansion spans the Greater Pittsburgh area, the I-80 corridor, and the Johnstown-Altoona-State College markets. Company officials expect the rollout to generate roughly 1,080 local jobs.
The project marks Chick-fil-A’s largest regional growth push since opening its first Western Pennsylvania location at Westmoreland Mall in 1979. The fast-food chain currently operates 20 restaurants in the region, most recently opening a location in Uniontown in 2025.
“Western Pennsylvania is an exciting place for Chick-fil-A to continue growing because of the strong communities that make this region so special,” said Chad Terry, Area Director for Chick-fil-A’s Northeast Region, in a statement. “As we expand the brand, we’re focused on creating more opportunities for local ownership, which in turn leads to new jobs and developing leaders within the restaurant.”
Alongside the commercial expansion, Chick-fil-A, Inc. pledged to donate $25,000 to Feeding America partner food banks or local affiliates for each new restaurant opened—totaling $225,000 in direct hunger-relief contributions across the region over the course of the campaign.
The company noted that its local franchise operators will also participate in the Chick-fil-A Shared Table program, which donates surplus food from restaurants to area shelters and non-profits.
