Chick-fil-A Will Build New San Antonio Location
A new 5,047-square-foot restaurant is planned for the intersection of Culebra and Galm Roads.
Updated on Sept. 29, 2026 in Dining Out
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Chick-fil-A has filed plans to construct a new restaurant at 13519 Culebra Road in San Antonio. This project represents the latest expansion for the brand, which already operates more than 40 locations in the San Antonio area.
Why it matters
The restaurant will serve as a new anchor point for the Galm Crossing shopping center, providing additional dining options for local residents. The site is situated about 5 miles from the nearest existing Chick-fil-A at the Alamo Ranch Marketplace.
The new restaurant will feature a 5,047-square-foot footprint and is budgeted for a $4.5 million construction cost. This facility will join a local network of over 40 existing Chick-fil-A stores currently serving the San Antonio region.
The players
Chick-fil-A
This American fast-food restaurant chain specializes in chicken sandwiches and operates a large network of franchise locations across the United States.
Texas Department of Licensing and Registration
This state agency oversees various professional and vocational licensing programs and monitors major commercial construction projects throughout Texas.
The details
According to plans filed with the Texas Department of Licensing and Registration, the project will be situated at the intersection of Culebra and Galm Roads. The site will be developed alongside the larger $16 million Galm Crossing shopping center project.
Timeline
Construction work is expected to begin by mid-November 2026.
Construction work is expected to conclude by mid-April 2028.
Culture Shift
The expansion reflects the rapid commercial growth of suburban San Antonio as developers continue to target high-traffic corridors for new retail hubs. This trend follows the pattern set by the ongoing retail development of the Galm Crossing shopping center.
The new location will provide residents of the Culebra and Galm area with a closer dining option that reduces travel time to the next nearest restaurant at Alamo Ranch Marketplace. Drivers should anticipate potential minor traffic adjustments in the vicinity once construction begins in late 2026.
The takeaway
This development underscores the continued demand for quick-service dining options in fast-growing San Antonio suburbs. Residents can expect increased access to the brand's services upon the anticipated project completion in 2028.
Further reading
For more information on the evolving food landscape in the region, check out our Dining Out section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by MySA.
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