Restaurant Creates Approximately 100 Jobs, Guests Invited to Dress in Cow Print on Opening Day for Free Entrée
TULSA, Okla. (Dec. 01, 2025) – A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving Guests in Tulsa on Thursday, Dec. 4 at 6:30 a.m. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected James Ernst to serve as the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Brookside.
Located at 4191 S Peoria Ave., Chick-fil-A Brookside will serve Guests Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., offering dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, third-party delivery and Mobile Thru. The drive-thru will be open until 10 p.m. The new restaurant brings approximately 100 jobs to the community and joins 20 other Chick-fil-A restaurants serving the Tulsa 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
“The way Chick-fil-A cares for its communities is unique, and it inspired me to pursue my dream of becoming a local Owner-Operator,” said Ernst. “As we open the doors of Chick-fil-A Brookside, our goal is to bring light into the community. I want our neighbors to know that in times of need, we’ll be there to step up and support – and in times of success, we’ll be there to celebrate alongside them.”
More About Ernst
- A native of Bristow, Oklahoma, just outside of Tulsa, Ernst has always had an entrepreneurial drive – from mowing lawns and cleaning horse stalls in high school to holding management roles in the hospitality industry.
- In 2019, he joined Chick-fil-A Bixby in a senior leadership role, where he gained firsthand insight into the brand’s intentional commitment to service and community. The experience deepened his passion for aligning business excellence with meaningful community impact, and he looks forward to contributing to a community that already feels like home.
Cows Eat Free to Celebrate Chick-fil-A Brookside
To celebrate the restaurant moo-ving into town, cows will eat free on opening day! Ernst 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 Tulsa’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 Tulsa Community
Ernst is committed to giving back to the Tulsa community by:
- Celebrating the opening with a $25,000 donation from Chick-fil-A, Inc. to Feeding America to support local hunger relief efforts of Food Bank of Eastern Oklahoma, a Feeding America partner food bank, in honor of the new restaurant.
- 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 Brookside, visit the restaurant’s Facebook page and follow along on Instagram. 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, 8-ct Grilled or Breaded 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 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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