First Chick-Fil-A in Southwestern Michigan Announces Opening Day

Since the first Chick-fil-A opened in the Grand Rapids area in 2016, it seems new ones are popping up all the time.

By now, I figured the fast food chicken chain had spread all across the entire state... turns out I was wrong.

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There are spots in Michigan that are Chick-fil-A deserts: The Upper Peninsula, the thumb, southwestern Michigan.

Some consider Kalamazoo and Calhoun counties southwest Michigan; which yes, there are Chick-fil-a locations in Kzoo, Portage, and Battle Creek, but not south of there until you cross over the Indiana border.

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That is about to change. Later this month, a new Chick-fil-A is set to open in Berrien County.

The fast food joint is located at 1917 Pipestone Road in Benton Harbor. It will open at 6:30a.m. on February 27.

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Known for its chicken sandwiches, tenders, nuggets, and waffle fries, Chick-fil-A currently has more than 30 locations across Michigan. More are on the way. The chain announced a few months ago it plans to open 25 to 30 new restaurants in Michigan by 2028.

Scott Mayson, Area Director for the Midwest Region, said in a release,

With a unique blend of rural, suburban and city neighborhoods, Michigan is filled with tight-knit communities and proud residents. When looking to identify new opportunities to serve Guests and support local communities and economic development, expanding our presence in Michigan was a clear next step.