H-E-B, a major player in the grocery industry, is planning a significant expansion of its supply chain operations on the eastern edge of San Antonio. The proposed $700 million investment could lead to the creation of 720 new jobs by 2028, with the potential for an additional 500 positions by 2038. This expansion is centered around an 870-plus acre property on Foster Road, which H-E-B acquired in 2018.

Expansion Details

The project, currently in its planning phase, includes the construction of a new bakery, a refrigerated warehouse, a trailer return center, and an expansion of manufacturing capabilities. Construction could begin this year, with completion expected by 2028. This initiative represents the company’s largest investment in its manufacturing and supply-chain division to date.

H-E-B has already invested $445 million at the Foster Road site, which houses a dry distribution facility. In late 2025, the company filed permits to build a $12 million flammable storage warehouse, further indicating its commitment to enhancing its operational capabilities in the region.

Impact on the Local Economy

This expansion is poised to bolster the local economy by providing numerous job opportunities and supporting the company’s growing supply chain operations across Texas. With 1,400 workers already employed at the site, the additional jobs will further strengthen the community’s economic landscape.

H-E-B’s investment underscores the importance of San Antonio as a strategic location for its supply chain operations, reflecting the company’s confidence in the region’s potential for growth and development.

Original reporting: San Antonio Report — read the source article.