A new Chick-fil-A restaurant is officially on its way to the Colonel Glenn Highway area, following a groundbreaking ceremony held earlier this month.
The announcement has generated plenty of excitement among residents, students, and area workers who are eager for another convenient dining option in the region.
The event marked the beginning of construction for Chick-fil-A Colonel Glenn, a new location that will join the growing list of Chick-fil-A restaurants operated by the Brooking family in the greater Dayton area. Members of the family gathered with leadership from Chick-fil-A Beavercreek to celebrate the milestone and mark the official start of the project.
Rex Brooking to Lead the New Location
Rex Brooking, an experienced Chick-fil-A operator in the area, will take on the role of Operator for the new Colonel Glenn location. He will continue to manage his existing responsibilities as Operator of Chick-fil-A North Fairfield and the Chick-fil-A inside the Mall at Fairfield Commons. Taking on a third location is no small task, and it speaks to Brooking’s established track record within the Chick-fil-A system and his commitment to serving the local community.
During the ceremony, those in attendance took part in a prayer over the site, asking for blessings on the restaurant, the future team members who will work there, and the customers they hope to serve for years to come. This kind of ceremony is a familiar tradition for Chick-fil-A openings, reflecting the company’s faith-based roots and community-focused approach to business.
The Colonel Glenn Highway corridor sees significant traffic from students attending Wright State University as well as personnel from Wright-Patterson Air Force Base, making it a strategic location for a quick service restaurant.
Comments on the announcement reflected genuine enthusiasm from people in these groups. One commenter mentioned that her daughter, a current WSU student, could hardly wait for the new location to open, adding that base employees would likely be thrilled as well.
Community Anticipation Builds as Construction Begins
Chick-fil-A restaurants have developed a reputation for strong customer loyalty, and the response to this announcement is no exception. Numerous residents left congratulatory comments on the post, expressing excitement for a new option along a busy stretch of road that serves thousands of drivers and pedestrians daily.
While an exact opening date has not yet been released, the company indicated that updates will be shared regularly as construction moves forward. Followers of the new page, created specifically for the Colonel Glenn location, can expect progress photos and milestones throughout the building process. The company also encouraged supporters to share the announcement so that friends and family in the area can stay informed and follow along with the journey.
New restaurant openings, especially from a brand as popular as Chick-fil-A, often bring a boost to local employment as well. Given the size of the surrounding population, including university students and military personnel, the new location is expected to create numerous job opportunities once hiring begins ahead of the opening.
For now, the excitement is focused on the groundbreaking itself, a symbolic first step toward bringing a new option to an area that has clearly been waiting for it. As construction continues in the coming months, area residents can expect more updates highlighting each phase of the build, from the initial site work to the eventual grand opening celebration that so often accompanies new Chick-fil-A locations.
Local business watchers will likely keep an eye on how this addition impacts traffic and dining habits along the corridor once doors finally open.
