New Chick-fil-A In Columbia County – Where The Chain May Have A Drive-Thru-Only Location
Is there a such thing as too many Chick-fil-A’s? Well, maybe. But the news that a new Chick-fil-A could be coming to exit 194 off I-20 is exciting. As someone who works on Jimmie Dyess Parkway, the Chick-fil-A would be a welcomed addition to the limited food options nearby.
According to The Augusta Chronicle, there’s a proposal to build a new Chick-fil-A at 4329 Belair Frontage Road. Yes, that’s where the old Steak n’ Shake building currently is. Steak n’ Shake closed with no warning back in August of 2023, and has remained empty.
Drive-Thru-Only Chick-fil-A
The idea is to build one of the nation’s first drive-thru-only locations of the popular fast food chain. And honestly, it makes sense. While my work hours are not the typical, I still have witnessed just how congested traffic can get around the area, so I think a drive-thru-only could be a great option.
Now, a drive-thru-only option for just any restaurant might not work. But Chick-fil-A is known for their efficient operation of drive-thru food service. It’s very rare you have to wait too long. Having this option would be great for people to grab lunch quickly, or even pick up dinner on their way home.
While I typically leave the office around 12 or 1 to eat lunch at home, the times I do need to grab lunch around the office, I feel like my options are a bit limited when I’m in a time crunch. And currently, the closest options for Chick-fil-A near the office are the location in Grovetown, which can be pretty congested around lunch time. And then there’s the location in the mall, which does offer a sort of “drive-thru” option. But still, neither one of these is extremely convenient.
New Chick-fil-A In Columbia County
Personally, I love the idea of having a new Chick-fil-A in Columbia County. And there’s no doubt that they’ll do well. I mean, most Chick-fil-A’s stay pretty busy from what I see. The only bad part is… this now gives me two Chick-fil-A options that are conveniently located on my route home. First this new location, then the new Chick-fil-A in North Augusta off Exit 5. Thankfully I have some healthier options I can order from their menu, otherwise my healthy eating might take a hit. But, my wallet, well, that’s a different story!
The new Chick-fil-A would have two-lanes, as is what we typically see at most Chick-fil-A locations. There would apparently also be some outdoor patio seating. And as for when this might happen, that’s still up in the air. The rezoning request will be addressed at the Columbia County Planning Commission meeting on July 11th.
