Restaurant celebrates with Cows Eat Free offer on opening day
BRISTOL, Conn. (Jan. 8, 2026) – A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving the Bristol community on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at 6:30 a.m. Chick-fil-A, Inc. selected Drew Hutton as the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Bristol.
To celebrate the opening, Hutton 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 1249 Farmington Ave., Chick-fil-A Bristol will serve Guests Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., offering dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, third-party delivery, catering and Mobile Thru.
Locally Owned and Operated
“Chick-fil-A has always been about more than just serving delicious food for me — it’s about leading a dedicated team and serving our community well,” said Hutton. “I’m incredibly honored to serve the Bristol community and I look forward to building a welcoming environment where Guests feel cared for every time they walk through our doors.”
Originally from Maryland, Hutton grew up working as a Team Member at his father’s
Chick-fil-A restaurant. Throughout high school and college, Hutton worked his way up through Team Member responsibilities and growing his leadership skills. Hutton first pursued a career as an accountant but eventually realized he missed the hands-on leadership and hospitality he experienced at
Chick-fil-A. From there, he changed career paths to become a local Owner-Operator. Now, Hutton is honored to open Bristol’s first Chick-fil-A restaurant and hopes it will be known for showing care to every Guest, Team Member and the community.
Caring for the Bristol Community
Hutton is committed to giving back to the Bristol community by:
- Celebrating the opening with a $25,000 donation from Chick-fil-A, Inc. to support local hunger relief efforts of Connecticut Foodshare, a Feeding America partner food bank serving communities across Connecticut.
- 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 full- and part-time jobs.
For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A Bristol, 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 Chick-fil-A Press Room.
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