Chick-Fil-a Summer Updates Explained: New Locations, Reopening Dates, and Returning Menu Items
By Maya Lin-Takahashi
Q1: Can you order the Chicken and Waffles sandwich during breakfast hours?
Yes. Unlike lunch sandwiches that traditionally start at 10:30 a.m., the Chicken and Waffles sandwich is designated as an all-day item, meaning it is available from opening until closing at participating locations.
Q2: Why are some older Chick-fil-A locations temporarily closing or moving down the street?
Most local closures in 2026 stem from relocation projects rather than business shutdowns. The company is systematically replacing older, single-lane drive-thru buildings with multi-lane layouts and dedicated app-pickup infrastructure to handle modern mobile ordering volume.
Q3: When does the Peach Milkshake leave the menu for the year?
The Peach Milkshake typically exits restaurants in late August as regional peach harvest supplies wind down. Once local inventory depletes, stores transition their seasonal dessert stations to autumnal offerings, such as the Autumn Spice or caramel-based milkshakes.
Q4: Will Little Blue Menu items like burgers or bone-in wings appear on the regular menu?
No. The conversion of test sites like College Park back to standard Chick-fil-A stores shows the company intends to keep experimental concepts separate from its core brand operations, protecting operational speed.
Maya is a hardware enthusiast who tests and reviews smart home devices, smartphones, wearables, and audio gear. She focuses on practical consumer value and build quality.
