Fort Worth Chick-fil-A plans $2M remodel to ease drive thru lines. What to know
If you’ve ever braved the Chick-fil-A drive-thru at Montgomery Plaza, you know the lines can feel like a test of patience.
During lunch rush, cars often spill hundreds of feet into the shopping center off West 7th and Carroll streets, slowing traffic for drivers heading to nearby stores including Target.
Now, the Montgomery Plaza Chick-fil-A is preparing for a major remodel aimed at easing congestion and refreshing the building. The project will add more lanes, expand the building’s footprint and bring updates inside and out.
Here’s what to know about the upcoming changes.
What will change at the Montgomery Plaza Chick-fil-A?
The biggest updates will happen outside, where the restaurant plans to add a third drive-thru lane for orders and expand its dual-lane delivery canopy.
A new patio trellis, reconfigured parking in the middle of the loop, and new landscaping are also part of the plan.
Inside, the restaurant will be expanded at the back of the building to make room for a larger kitchen and prep area, along with updated finishes. Overall, the remodel will cover nearly 4,900 square feet.
When will the Chick-fil-A construction start?
The permit filing shows construction is scheduled to start in May 2026, with completion expected by November 2026.
The project is still listed as “out to bid,” and timelines could shift depending on when a contractor is secured.
How much will the project cost?
The renovation is estimated at $2.2 million, according to the Texas Department of Licensing and Regulation.
Records show the project will be privately funded by the tenant.
Why is this Chick-fil-A significant in Fort Worth?
The Montgomery Plaza restaurant isn’t just one of the busiest in the city, it was also Chick-fil-A’s first “green” location built with recycled materials and water-saving fixtures as part of the chain’s early push for eco-friendly design.
It has drawn long lines since its grand opening in 2011, when customers camped out overnight to be among the first served.
More than a decade later, it remains a go-to stop for Fort Worth diners, and the upcoming remodel shows how central this location has become to the city’s food scene.
