CSX-Served Chick-fil-A Distribution Center Breaks Ground in Central Florida

March 5, 2026 – CSX leaders joined project partners and community stakeholders March 5 for the groundbreaking of Chick fil A Supply’s new distribution center in Winter Haven, marking the start of construction on a major logistics investment in Central Florida.

Aubrey Brown, senior manager of Industrial Development, and Ann Markivich, terminal manager, represented CSX at the event, which celebrated a key development milestone for the region’s growing logistics sector.

“This event is an important step forward for Chick fil A Supply, CSX and the region’s logistics ecosystem,” Brown said. “By combining strategic rail access with strong state and local partnerships, we’re able to deliver reliable, efficient transportation solutions for our customer and add long term revenue to our business.”

The planned 244,000 square foot logistics operations center represents more than $150 million in capital investment by Chick fil A Supply. The project is supported through partnerships among CSX, the Winter Haven Economic Development Council and the State of Florida.

Located at the Central Florida Integrated Logistics Park, the facility is expected to create approximately 180 jobs and support the receiving, storage, and delivery of products to Chick fil A restaurants across Florida. Operations are planned to begin in 2027.

Once operational, the CSX served facility will support statewide distribution while contributing to the continued growth of Central Florida as a logistics hub. According to Area Development, the Winter Haven site reflects Chick fil A Supply’s broader strategy to expand its supply chain network in the Southeast.

The project underscores rail’s role in supporting large scale logistics investments and demonstrates how CSX delivers value through strategic customer alignment, infrastructure access, and efficient long haul transportation solutions.