Chick-fil-A Lenoir location anticipated opening time frame now early next year (Updated 09-08-2016)

UPDATE

Chick-fil-A plans groundbreaking ceremony for Monday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m.

LENOIR, NC (September 8, 2016)…Chick-fil-A has planned a groundbreaking ceremony for Monday, Sept. 12 at 10 a.m. at the Lenoir Crossings Shopping Center. The popular restaurant chain announced earlier this year that it would be building its first Caldwell County location in Lenoir.

Along with the Chick-fil-A operator, officials from Caldwell County and the City of Lenoir will be participating.

Just look for the red and white balloons and the white tent!

A Caldwell County EDC Release

LENOIR, NC (September 6, 2016)…With the recent opening of Zaxby’s in Lenoir many people have been wondering when the new Chick-fil-A is going to open. Earlier this year it was reported that the new location at the Lenoir Crossings Shopping Center would be opening this fall.  We reached out to Chick-fil-A corporate in Atlanta and were told that “we anticipate opening that restaurant within the first quarter of next year. We don’t have any specifics at this point.”

According to the Caldwell County Economic Development Commission, Chick-fil-A has confirmed that it plans to attend the 13th Caldwell is Hiring event on Thursday, September 15 from 8:30 a.m. until noon at the J.E. Broyhill Civic Center in Lenoir. The restaurant will be hiring for 90 positions, including front counter team members, kitchen team members, and leadership positions.

If any more details do become available, we will be sure to pass them on.