Chick-fil-A Sets Added Growth in Motion

By 2030, Chick-fil-A expects to open 15-20 locations in Puerto Rico, adding to a pipeline that involves plans to expand into Europe and Asia in the same timeframe.

As of July, the brand has over 3,000 restaurants—five of them in Puerto Rico— across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico. The first unit in Puerto Rico opened in March 2022.

Its added expansion plans, announced earlier this month, are supported by a government tax decree that allows Chick-fil-A to build restaurants in qualified opportunity zones.

Each location will offer 75-120 jobs per restaurant, plus job opportunities for up to 100 construction workers, says the company.

“Chick-fil-A’s growth in Puerto Rico creates a tremendous opportunity not only for our business, but for economic development and local community impact across the Island,” says Paul Trotti, vice president of international for Chick-fil-A. “We’re pleased to bring our authentic Chick-fil-A experience to more people across Puerto Rico, while also serving local communities and living out our commitment to having a positive influence on all we come into contact with.”