Colorado Chick-fil-A Locations Miss Out on Chain's Limited-Time Sandwich Test Markets
Colorado Chick-fil-A enthusiasts will have to wait as the popular restaurant chain launches two new sandwich offerings exclusively in Florida and Utah test markets, leaving local franchises without access to the latest menu innovations.
The announcement has sparked disappointment among Front Range residents, particularly in chicken sandwich hotspots like South Nevada Avenue in Colorado Springs and the Denver Tech Center, where Chick-fil-A locations regularly see long drive-thru lines.
Two new sandwiches are being tested:
- The Creamy BBQ Chicken Sandwich - exclusively in Jacksonville, Florida
- The Jalapeño Ranch Club Chicken Sandwich - only in Salt Lake City, Utah
"We're seeing increased interest from our Colorado customers about these new offerings," says Denver Metro Chamber of Commerce restaurant industry specialist Sarah Martinez. "The Salt Lake City test market is particularly frustrating for Coloradans, given our proximity and similar demographic preferences."
The Jalapeño Ranch Club Chicken Sandwich, which features pepper jack cheese, caramelized onion-flavored candied bacon, and pickled jalapeños, would likely appeal to Colorado's growing preference for spicier flavor profiles and premium ingredients.
"Really don't need to do a test on these, I'm going to buy them and often," commented one enthusiastic customer on social media, reflecting sentiment shared by many Colorado Chick-fil-A regulars who will have to wait for a potential wider release.
Both sandwiches will be available in their test markets through July 19, while Colorado's more than 80 Chick-fil-A locations will continue serving the standard menu. Local franchise owners report continued strong demand for existing offerings, particularly among military families near Peterson Space Force Base and Fort Carson.
Colorado restaurant industry analysts suggest the state's robust fast-casual market and health-conscious consumer base could make it an ideal future test market for new menu items, though Chick-fil-A has not announced plans for expanding the test to additional regions.
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