Restaurant News & Reviews

Chick-fil-A reveals time frame for Bellingham opening as construction continues

Chick-fil-A’s Bellingham location is making progress, and the company recently announced a projected opening time. The new restaurant has quickly taken shape, as the building is already up and fences around the construction site show the well known chicken logo.

A future Chick-fil-A in Bellingham, located at 4030 Cordata Parkway near Bellis Fair Mall, is expected to open in early 2027.
A future Chick-fil-A in Bellingham, located at 4030 Cordata Parkway near Bellis Fair Mall, is expected to open in early 2027. Rachel Showalter The Bellingham Herald

According to a news release from the company, the Bellingham location will open in early 2027, along with eight other Washington locations.

“Chick-fil-A is furthering its investment in the state of Washington with nine new locally owned and operated restaurants set to open across the Evergreen State by early 2027. These restaurants will create over 900 jobs across Washington,” an Oct. 27 news release states.

The future Chick-fil-A in Bellingham.
The future Chick-fil-A in Bellingham. Rachel Showalter The Bellingham Herald

“Chick-fil-A currently operates 22 restaurants across Washington, and by early 2027, residents can anticipate nine new restaurants in Bellingham, Bremerton, Burlington, Everett, Maple Valley, Olympia, Shoreline and Spokane,” the news release states.

The restaurant is located at 4030 Cordata Parkway near Bellis Fair Mall.
The restaurant is located at 4030 Cordata Parkway near Bellis Fair Mall. Rachel Showalter The Bellingham Herald

Chick-fil-A has not yet announced an exact opening date for its Bellingham location, which will feature a dual drive-through and a 4,989-square-foot building at 4030 Cordata Parkway, near Bellis Fair mall.

This story was originally published January 20, 2026 at 5:15 AM.

Alyse Smith
The Bellingham Herald
Alyse Smith is a reporter at The Bellingham Herald covering retail, restaurants, jobs and business. If you like stories like this, please consider supporting our work with a subscription to our newspaper.
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