LUBBOCK, Texas (KCBD) – Chick-fil-A is investing in a new distribution center in Lubbock, a project city leaders say could have a lasting impact on the city\u2019s growing economy.<\/p>\n
The facility, which will be located in Lubbock Business Park, is estimated to bring in more than 80 jobs with an average wage of $60,000 a year over the next 10 years.<\/p>\n
\u201cLubbock loves to go to Chick-fil-A. We are happy to have Chick-fil-A come to Lubbock,\u201d Lubbock Mayor Mark McBrayer said.<\/p>\n
John Osborne, president of the Lubbock Economic Development Alliance, said the investment is a step in showing what Lubbock has to offer.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt shows that this is a very viable place to distribute from, and needs to be considered, and so that really elevates and enables us to have a better chance at landing each and every deal,\u201d Osborne said.<\/p>\n
What the facility will do<\/p>\n
Chick-fil-A says the facility will help store and distribute food and other products to its network of restaurants.<\/p>\n
McBrayer believes Lubbock was chosen due to its strategic location and hard-working residents.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe have a great workforce here, we have Texas Tech here, we have good access, we have great values, a low cost of living for the employees they bring here,\u201d McBrayer said. \u201cSo, I think Lubbock is becoming a much more – a place many people are going to look at very closely, not just for things like Leprino and Chick-fil-A, but we\u2019ve got a lot of other people looking at us at the moment.\u201d<\/p>\n
Economic impact<\/p>\n
Osborne said the investment brings long-term benefits, boosting the local economy and providing more room for the city to grow.<\/p>\n
\u201cBut even if you are not necessarily looking for that particular job, just the fact that we have more economic activity in our community, enables us to have more restaurants and more retail and more entertainment things, and fun things to do not only for yourself, but for you and your family,\u201d Osborne said. \u201cSo as a result of all of this economic activity, it\u2019s only going to be positive for Lubbock going forward.\u201d<\/p>\n
Construction is set to begin in May 2026. City leaders say the $50 million project is a statement that Lubbock\u2019s future is growing and businesses are starting to take notice.<\/p>\n