Chick-fil-A Charleston Mall Location to Close
The Charleston Town Center Chick-fil-A will permanently close on December 31 after operating for 34 years.
Updated on Nov. 3, 2026 in Dining Out
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Chick-fil-A's Charleston Town Center mall location will permanently close on December 31, according to owner Alan Smith, who announced the closure in a Facebook post. The restaurant has operated at the mall for 34 years.
Why it matters
Smith said continuing operations into 2027 would bring logistical challenges that make staying at the current location unviable, and that the decision was not his to make. The closure comes as the mall's future in Charleston remains uncertain.
The Charleston Town Center location, identified as Restaurant #381, has operated for 34 years and closes December 31. The mall property has been owned by Hull Group since 2021, and no relocation plan has been announced for the restaurant.
The players
Chick-fil-A
A fast-food restaurant chain known for its chicken sandwiches and Sunday closures, which operates the Charleston Town Center location.
Hull Group
The real estate firm that has owned the Charleston Town Center mall property since 2021 and reportedly plans to close its indoor space next year.
Amy Shuler Goodwin
The mayor of Charleston, West Virginia, who has pursued city acquisition and redevelopment of the mall property.
The details
Owner Alan Smith announced the closure on Facebook, citing logistical challenges of continuing operations into 2027. Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin said on October 5 that if the city cannot take over the mall, she wants it sold to buyers who will redevelop it.
Timeline
October 5: Mayor Amy Shuler Goodwin says she wants the mall sold if the city cannot take it over.
December 31, 2026: Chick-fil-A Charleston Town Center location permanently closes.
Sometime in 2027: The mall's indoor space is reportedly planned to close.
Roadmap
The closure fits a longer pattern of enclosed malls losing restaurant and retail tenants as foot traffic shifts elsewhere. Charleston's effort to redevelop its mall reflects a broader municipal push to repurpose such properties for mixed-use space.
Charleston diners who rely on this location will need to find another Chick-fil-A before the end of the year. The mall's ongoing uncertainty means shoppers and restaurant patrons should plan for further changes at the property in 2027.
The takeaway
Local dining habits often shift with the fate of the properties that host them, so Charleston residents may want to track redevelopment news for the mall. Following city announcements will show which businesses remain available nearby.
What happens next
The Charleston Town Center Chick-fil-A closes December 31, 2026, and the mall's indoor space is reportedly planned to close sometime in 2027.
Further reading
Explore more local coverage in Dining Out to see what else is changing in the Charleston restaurant scene.
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