Restaurant celebrates with Cows Eat Free offer on opening day
BRASELTON, Ga. (Jan. 5, 2026) – A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving the Braselton community at its newest location on Thursday, Jan. 8, 2026 at 6:00 a.m. Chick-fil-A, Inc. selected Brandon LaMarque as the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Braselton Hwy 53, marking his second restaurant in the community.
To celebrate the opening, LaMarque and team are calling on the community to show their spots on opening day! Whether it’s a full cow suit or a simple cow-spotted accessory, Guests of all ages are invited to join the fun. Anyone who visits the restaurant on opening day dressed in cow attire can redeem one free entrée* or kid’s meal inside the restaurant or in the drive-thru.
Located at 124 Serd Way, near the corner of Hwy 53 and Braselton Parkway, Chick-fil-A Braselton Hwy 53 will serve Guests Monday through Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., offering dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, delivery, catering and Mobile Thru.
Locally Owned and Operated
“Working at Chick-fil-A was my very first job and everything I’ve learned along the way has shaped how I lead and serve today,” said LaMarque. “As we continue to grow in the Braselton community, my goal is to create more leadership opportunities and find ways to show even more care to our Guests and neighbors.”
LaMarque’s journey with Chick-fil-A began in 1998, when he started as a Team Member and discovered a passion for serving others. While working as for the Company as a college student, he received the Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures™ scholarship, reinforcing his commitment to personal growth and inspiring his servant leadership.
LaMarque went on to learn the ins and outs of the business and became a local Owner-Operator in 2018. He has led three restaurants in Illinois, each allowing him to deepen his connection to the community and develop young talent. He then relocated to Georgia to serve as the local
Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Braselton Hwy 211, which he will continue to lead alongside this new restaurant. With the opening of Chick-fil-A Braselton Hwy 53, LaMarque is committed to continuing to positively influencing Guests, developing future leaders and making a positive impact on the Braselton community.
Caring for the Braselton Community
LaMarque is committed to giving back to the Braselton 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 100 jobs.
To learn more about careers at Chick-fil-A Braselton Hwy 53, click here. For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A Hwy 53, 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.
Opening Day Offer Details
* Guests who dress in cow attire on opening day can redeem the offer of one free entrée or kid’s meal 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, 8-ct Grilled Nuggets, 8-ct Chick-fil-A® 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 @ChickfilANews.
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