Restaurant Creates Approximately 100 Jobs, Guests Invited to Dress in Cow Print on Opening Day for Free Entrée
BAY CITY, Mich. (Jan. 29, 2026) – A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving Guests in Bay City on Thursday, Feb. 5 at 6:30 a.m. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Dylan Seitz to serve as the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Bay City.
Located at 3540 E Wilder Rd., Chick-fil-A Bay City will serve Guests Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., offering dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, third-party delivery and mobile pickup. The Bay City restaurant brings approximately 100 jobs to the community and joins two other Chick-fil-A restaurants serving the Flint-Saginaw-Bay City market.
To celebrate the opening, Guests are welcome to join the fun by dressing in cow print on opening day to receive a free entrée.
Locally Owned and Operated
“My wife and I are incredibly excited to put down roots in the Midwest and make Bay City our home,” Seitz said. “Chick-fil-A has a special place in our hearts because it’s where we met, and opening Chick-fil-A Bay City is especially meaningful as we look forward to creating a welcoming, positive space that reflects the community’s close-knit spirit.”
More About Seitz
- Born and raised in Florida, Seitz began his Chick-fil-A journey as a Team Member in high school and drew inspiration from his local Owner-Operator to explore a career with the company.
- Seitz was later accepted into the Chick-fil-A® Leadership Development Program, gaining hands-on operational experience at restaurants nationwide, preparing him to step into his role as the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Bay City.https://www.chick-fil-a.com/leadership-development-program
Cows Eat Free to Celebrate Chick-fil-A Bay City
To celebrate the restaurant moo-ving into town, cows will eat free on opening day! Seitz and his team are inviting the community to show off their cow spots on opening day for one free entrée.
- Since 1995, the Cows have been a beloved part of Chick-fil-A, encouraging humans to skip burgers and “Eat More Chikin” – and now it’s Bay City’s turn to join the herd.
- Guests dressed in cow print – whether it’s a full cow costume or a simple cow-spotted accessory – can enjoy one free entrée* in person inside the restaurant or in the drive-thru.
Caring for the Bay City Community
Seitz is committed to giving back to the Bay City 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 Flint-Saginaw-Bay City 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.
For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A Bay City, visit the restaurant’s Facebook page. For more on Chick-fil-A’s high-quality menu options, click here.
*Guests who dress in cow attire on opening day can redeem the offer of one free entrée inside the restaurant or in the drive-thru. Breakfast offer options are a Chick-fil-A® Chicken Biscuit, Egg White Grill or 4-ct Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Minis®. Lunch/dinner offer options are Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich or 8-ct Grilled Nuggets or 5-ct Nugget Kid’s Meal. The offer is limited to one per person in cow attire, per day, while supplies last. No purchase is necessary. See the restaurant for more details.
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.
