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Ampersand Coffee Has Announced Major Expansion Plans

The Fort Worth-based coffee shop is growing its footprint at TCU and securing a spot in DFW Airport's new terminal.

Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Coffee

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Ampersand has launched an expansion effort involving three locations, including growth at its TCU campus site and a new lease at DFW Airport Terminal F. The brand is also adding a full kitchen to its flagship West 7th Entertainment District store to bolster food service.

Why it matters

The expansion will provide significant space for a new full kitchen to prepare food in-house while simultaneously increasing seating capacity for local students and commuters. This growth marks a strategic move for the company to solidify its presence in both the campus environment and regional travel hubs.

Ampersand operates its airport stores with 100 percent ownership, while the new Terminal F represents a $1.6 billion investment at DFW Airport. The coffee chain currently manages a total of 4 locations across the region.

The players

Ampersand

A Fort Worth-based coffee shop brand known for its flagship store in the West 7th Entertainment District.

DFW Airport

The major regional aviation hub currently undergoing a $1.6 billion expansion to include a new terminal.

The details

The expansion at the TCU site involves removing walls to absorb an adjacent former Jimmy John's space. Additionally, Ampersand is set to join other local concessionaires like Cookie Society and Mi Cocina in the upcoming Terminal F, which is designed to feature 31 gates upon completion.

Timeline

  1. Ampersand opened its first location on Bledsoe Street in 2017.

  2. The brand opened its first store in DFW Airport in 2024.

  3. Ampersand will open a location in DFW Terminal F by May 2027.

  4. Phase one of Terminal F construction will be finished in 2027.

  5. Terminal F construction will be complete in 2031.

Culture Shift

This move follows a trend of local favorites securing space in major transit hubs as part of the DFW Airport Terminal F expansion project. It mirrors a broader shift where airport authorities prioritize local, independent brands over national chains to define the regional guest experience.

TCU students and campus visitors will soon have increased seating and access to an expanded in-house food menu at the local coffee shop. Commuters passing through the airport should expect to see the brand established in the new Terminal F gates by early 2027.

The takeaway

Ampersand is leveraging significant campus and infrastructure growth to scale its food and beverage operations. Readers can look forward to more comprehensive in-house menu options as the brand expands its physical footprint across the city.

What happens next

Phase one of the Terminal F construction project is scheduled to conclude in 2027, with the full terminal build-out expected to be complete by 2031.

Further reading

Find more updates on the local café scene in our Coffee section.

Source note: This article includes information reported by Fort Worth Star-Telegram.

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