Chick-fil-A Eyes Auburn Location

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Chick-fil-A is eyeing a new location in Auburn, New York, as the company plans to purchase a half-acre city-owned parcel at 277 Grant Ave. and combine it with the neighboring former Auburn Cardiology Associates building at 281 Grant Ave. The Auburn City Council is set to vote on selling the property to Chick-fil-A for $20,000, though the fast-food chain has not yet formally announced an Auburn restaurant.

Why it matters

Chick-fil-A's potential expansion into Auburn is part of the company's broader growth plans across upstate New York, with six new locations planned by 2029. This would mark the first Chick-fil-A restaurant in the Auburn area, potentially bringing new jobs and economic activity to the city.

The details

Chick-fil-A plans to combine the city-owned parcel at 277 Grant Ave. with the neighboring former Auburn Cardiology Associates building at 281 Grant Ave. to establish a new restaurant location. The Auburn City Council is set to vote on selling the 277 Grant Ave. property to Chick-fil-A for $20,000. Any Auburn project would still need approval from the city's planning board before moving forward.

• The Auburn City Council is set to vote on the property sale on March 14, 2026.
• Chick-fil-A plans to open six new locations across upstate New York by 2029.

What’s next

If the Auburn City Council approves the property sale, Chick-fil-A will need to seek approval from the city's planning board before moving forward with the new restaurant location.