Led by Acworth native Bryan Auton
ACWORTH, Ga. (Feb. 5, 2026) – A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving the Acworth community at its newest location on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at 6 a.m., creating approximately 120 jobs. Chick-fil-A, Inc. selected Bryan Auton to be the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A I-75 at Acworth.
Located at 1130 Highway 92, Chick-fil-A I-75 at Acworth will serve Guests Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., offering dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, third-party delivery, mobile pick-up and Mobile Thru. Because Chick-fil-A restaurants are designed to serve the unique needs of each community, Chick-fil-A I-75 at Acworth will also feature a playground to serve Guests with children.
Locally Owned and Operated
“Acworth was the city that helped set the trajectory for the rest of my life,” said Auton. “I started with Chick-fil-A as a teenager, just a few miles away from where I’m opening this restaurant. I never expected that my first job would shape the rest of my life. Coming back home to where it all began means I get to build something meaningful in the place that built me and create the same kind of opportunities for a new generation of talent.”
An Acworth native, Auton began his Chick‑fil‑A journey in 2002 as a Team Member. While working through college, he set his sights on becoming a local Owner-Operator—a goal he reached in 2010. After years of operating a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Atlanta, Auton is returning home to open Chick-fil-A I-75 & Acworth, bringing his story full circle. He’s looking forward to building a team rooted in care, creating meaningful opportunities for growth and serving the community that helped shape who he is.
Caring for the Acworth Community
Auton is committed to giving back to the Acworth community by:
- Celebrating the opening with a $25,000 donation from Chick-fil-A, Inc. to Feeding America in honor of the new restaurant. These funds will be distributed to partners in the greater Atlanta area to aid in the fight against hunger.
- Participating in the Chick-fil-A Shared Table® program, which redirects surplus food to local nonprofits, helping to create over 42 million meals nationwide to date.
- Creating approximately 120 jobs.
To learn more about careers at Chick-fil-A I-75 at Acworth, click here. For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A I-75 at Acworth, visit the restaurant’s Facebook page.
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, Puerto Rico, the UK and Singapore.
Chick-fil-A local Owner-Operators live and work in the communities their restaurants serve, each supporting local efforts and making a positive impact. Chick-fil-A gives back through programs including Shared Table, True Inspiration Awards and Scholarships. The family-owned and privately held company got its start in 1946, founded by S. Truett Cathy. More information on Chick-fil-A is available at www.chick-fil-a.com and Chick-fil-A Press Room.
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