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Woodside Welcomes New Chick-fil-A Restaurant
May 05, 2025
Restaurant Brings Approximately 70 Jobs to Community, Donates $25,000 to Address Food Insecurity
NEW YORK (May 5, 2025) – A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant is ready to serve Woodside at its newest location opening on Thursday, May 8, creating approximately 70 jobs. Chick-fil-A, Inc. selected Aman Mekonen, current local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Jackson Heights, to be the local
Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Northern Blvd.
Located at 32-67 68th St., at the northeast corner of Northern Blvd. and the BQE, the new restaurant will serve Guests Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., offering dine-in, carry-out, curbside, and catering.
Locally Owned and Operated
- "As we open Chick-fil-A Northern Blvd., I’m looking forward to continuing my work with a company that genuinely cares for both its Guests and Team Members and seeks to create a positive and lasting impact,” said Mekonen. “I was raised by parents who consistently demonstrated to me the value of hard work, service, and providing opportunity. It was always a dream of mine to follow in their footsteps and own my own business. Today, it feels surreal to say I’m fortunate enough to own not just one, but two Chick-fil-A restaurants in the community that I call home. I’m grateful for the opportunity to open another set of doors to provide exceptional service and quality food to our community and expand the growth and development of my team members, helping them realize their full potential, and uncover entrepreneurial opportunities for themselves as well.”
- Born in Tigray, Ethiopia and raised in the United States, Mekonen was deeply inspired by his parents’ local business ownership, so he decided to explore entrepreneurship after serving in the U.S. Army and working in the finance industry as well as real estate.
- Mekonen was touched by the unmatched hospitality and cleanliness he experienced during his first visit to a Chick-fil-A restaurant, so he began exploring opportunities at Chick-fil-A restaurants throughout New York City to make connections and learn about the company.
- He set a goal to become a local Owner-Operator and eventually opened Chick-fil-A Jackson Heights in 2021, which he will continue to own and operate alongside Chick-fil-A Northern Blvd.
- Today, Mekonen and his family have called Queens home for nearly five years and look forward to continuing to cultivate meaningful relationships within the community.
Caring for the Woodside Community:
Mekonen is committed to giving back to the Woodside community by:
- Participating in the Chick-fil-A Shared Table® program, which redirects surplus food to local nonprofits and has helped to create over 35 million meals to date.
- Celebrating the opening with a $25,000 donation from Chick-fil-A, Inc. to Feeding America to support local hunger relief efforts in the greater Queens area.
For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A Northern Blvd., visit the restaurant’s Facebook page and follow along on Instagram.
Delicious Food; Outstanding Customer Service
Chick-fil-A is known for creating a remarkable restaurant experience, starting with friendly service, a warm welcome and quality food, including the original Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich. Restaurants strive to provide a great-tasting meal made with real, whole chicken breast and fresh produce, all grown and sourced with care and prepared throughout the day. For more on Chick-fil-A's high-quality menu options, click here. For more information about the Brand’s food, people and customers across the country, visit chick-fil-a.com.
About Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Chick-fil-A, Inc. is the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States, known for its freshly-prepared food, signature hospitality and unique franchise model. More than 200,000 Team Members are employed by local Owner-Operators in more than 3,000 restaurants across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
Chick-fil-A opened its first restaurant in the UK in early 2025 with the goal of launching five locations across the UK within the next two years. The first Singapore restaurant is set to open in late 2025, marking the brand's entry into Asia.
Chick-fil-A local Owner-Operators live and work in the communities their restaurants serve, each supporting local efforts to address hunger, education, and making a positive impact. The family-owned and privately held company was founded in 1967 by S. Truett Cathy. More information on Chick-fil-A is available at www.chick-fil-a.com and @ChickfilANews.
Restaurant Brings Approximately 70 Jobs to Community, Donates $25,000 to Address Food Insecurity
NEW YORK (May 5, 2025) – A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant is ready to serve Woodside at its newest location opening on Thursday, May 8, creating approximately 70 jobs. Chick-fil-A, Inc. selected Aman Mekonen, current local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Jackson Heights, to be the local
Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Northern Blvd.
Located at 32-67 68th St., at the northeast corner of Northern Blvd. and the BQE, the new restaurant will serve Guests Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., offering dine-in, carry-out, curbside, and catering.
Locally Owned and Operated
- "As we open Chick-fil-A Northern Blvd., I’m looking forward to continuing my work with a company that genuinely cares for both its Guests and Team Members and seeks to create a positive and lasting impact,” said Mekonen. “I was raised by parents who consistently demonstrated to me the value of hard work, service, and providing opportunity. It was always a dream of mine to follow in their footsteps and own my own business. Today, it feels surreal to say I’m fortunate enough to own not just one, but two Chick-fil-A restaurants in the community that I call home. I’m grateful for the opportunity to open another set of doors to provide exceptional service and quality food to our community and expand the growth and development of my team members, helping them realize their full potential, and uncover entrepreneurial opportunities for themselves as well.”
- Born in Tigray, Ethiopia and raised in the United States, Mekonen was deeply inspired by his parents’ local business ownership, so he decided to explore entrepreneurship after serving in the U.S. Army and working in the finance industry as well as real estate.
- Mekonen was touched by the unmatched hospitality and cleanliness he experienced during his first visit to a Chick-fil-A restaurant, so he began exploring opportunities at Chick-fil-A restaurants throughout New York City to make connections and learn about the company.
- He set a goal to become a local Owner-Operator and eventually opened Chick-fil-A Jackson Heights in 2021, which he will continue to own and operate alongside Chick-fil-A Northern Blvd.
- Today, Mekonen and his family have called Queens home for nearly five years and look forward to continuing to cultivate meaningful relationships within the community.
Caring for the Woodside Community:
Mekonen is committed to giving back to the Woodside community by:
- Participating in the Chick-fil-A Shared Table® program, which redirects surplus food to local nonprofits and has helped to create over 35 million meals to date.
- Celebrating the opening with a $25,000 donation from Chick-fil-A, Inc. to Feeding America to support local hunger relief efforts in the greater Queens area.
For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A Northern Blvd., visit the restaurant’s Facebook page and follow along on Instagram.
Delicious Food; Outstanding Customer Service
Chick-fil-A is known for creating a remarkable restaurant experience, starting with friendly service, a warm welcome and quality food, including the original Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich. Restaurants strive to provide a great-tasting meal made with real, whole chicken breast and fresh produce, all grown and sourced with care and prepared throughout the day. For more on Chick-fil-A's high-quality menu options, click here. For more information about the Brand’s food, people and customers across the country, visit chick-fil-a.com.
About Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Chick-fil-A, Inc. is the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States, known for its freshly-prepared food, signature hospitality and unique franchise model. More than 200,000 Team Members are employed by local Owner-Operators in more than 3,000 restaurants across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
Chick-fil-A opened its first restaurant in the UK in early 2025 with the goal of launching five locations across the UK within the next two years. The first Singapore restaurant is set to open in late 2025, marking the brand's entry into Asia.
Chick-fil-A local Owner-Operators live and work in the communities their restaurants serve, each supporting local efforts to address hunger, education, and making a positive impact. The family-owned and privately held company was founded in 1967 by S. Truett Cathy. More information on Chick-fil-A is available at www.chick-fil-a.com and @ChickfilANews.
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