The Fayetteville Dwarf House in Georgia is set to close temporarily on Friday, November 6, as Chick-fil-A prepares to transform the long-standing restaurant ahead of a planned 2027 reopening.
The restaurant, at 221 Banks Station, has served the local community since 1991. Its operators have described the closure as the beginning of “what’s to come in 2027”, rather than a permanent departure.
Customers have been encouraged to visit in the coming weeks to mark the restaurant’s history and share memories before it shuts for the redevelopment work.
The Dwarf House concept dates back to Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy’s original Dwarf Grill. The restaurants were designed to offer sit-down, counter and drive-through service, alongside a menu that included traditional Chick-fil-A dishes and regional favourites such as fried okra, green beans, cornbread, chicken salad and banana pudding.
Chick-fil-A says the Fayetteville Dwarf House has been a community fixture for more than three decades. In a message to customers, restaurant leaders said: “For years, the Fayetteville Dwarf House has been a place where familiar faces, good food, and cherished memories come together.”
They added: “We’re so grateful for the community that has made this place feel like home, and we can’t wait to share what’s next!”
Planning information reviewed by local publication The City Menus indicates the site is expected to become a new Truett’s Chick-fil-A. The proposed restaurant would be around 7,500 sq ft, compared with approximately 6,300 sq ft for the existing Dwarf House.
It remains unclear whether the current building will be remodelled or demolished and replaced. Chick-fil-A has not announced a specific reopening date in 2027.
The Fayetteville restaurant is one of the remaining Dwarf House locations listed by Chick-fil-A in the Atlanta area, alongside restaurants in Forest Park, Jonesboro and Riverdale.
