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Chick-fil-A Announces New Costa Mesa Restaurant, Opening
April 3
March 31, 2025
Restaurant Brings Approximately 100 Full- and Part-Time Jobs to Community, Honors 100 Local Heroes with Free Chick-fil-A Entrées for a Year
COSTA MESA, Calif. (March 31, 2025) – A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving the Costa Mesa community on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Justin Van Schoick as the independent franchised local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Newport & 17th, marking his second restaurant in the community.
Located at 1670 Newport Blvd., the restaurant will be open for dine-in, carry-out and third-party delivery, Monday through Saturday. The dining room will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. with mobile ordering and third-party delivery available from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Chick-fil-A Newport & 17th joins more than 110 other Chick-fil-A restaurants serving the wider
Los Angeles market.
Locally Owned and Operated
Chick-fil-A’s franchise model is essential to how the restaurant serves others. Most Chick-fil-A restaurants are owned and operated by a single individual, which means Chick-fil-A’s local
Owner-Operators are small business owners, not passive investors, who work in their restaurants side by side with their Team Members each day.
Van Schoick will continue to serve as the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Harbor Blvd., alongside the new restaurant. He will be responsible for all day-to-day activities of the business, including employing approximately 100 full- and part-time Team Members, serving Guests, cultivating relationships with local organizations and businesses, and tailoring philanthropic efforts to meet his Costa Mesa community’s needs.
An Action-Packed Start to a Meaningful Journey
Van Schoick has called Orange County home for the past 35 years. Prior to his career at Chick-fil-A, he spent almost two decades working in the construction industry before transitioning to a career where he led a team that specialized in retail development, as well as events and trade show production in the action sports industry. Van Schoick's corporate career gave him valuable skills and business acumen that he attributes to his success as a local Owner-Operator. It was his desire to cultivate meaningful relationships that inspired him to pursue a career path with Chick-fil-A, one that would allow him to positively impact the lives of those around him and in his community.
“My path to Chick-fil-A has been unconventional to say the least,” said Van Schoick. “From spending time working with multiple brands, in different regions and countries, to now having the ability to focus on people and impact, my Chick-fil-A journey has been one of my most exciting endeavors yet. I’m grateful for the support of the Costa Mesa community, and I’m looking forward to the opening of our new Newport & 17th restaurant.”
Caring for the Costa Mesa Community
The Chick-fil-A business is built to add positive impact beyond profit, including giving back to local communities. Chick-fil-A local Owner-Operators are empowered to support the neighborhoods they serve with a key focus on hunger, education, and specific community needs.
In celebration of the opening, Chick-fil-A, Inc. has donated $25,000 to Feeding America to support local hunger relief efforts of Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, a Feeding America partner food bank, in honor of the new restaurant.
Van Schoick’s restaurant is participating in the Chick-fil-A Shared Table® program, an initiative that redirects surplus food from the restaurant to local soup kitchens, shelters, food banks and nonprofits in need. To date, more than 35 million meals have been created from Chick-fil-A Shared Table donations from over 2,300 Chick-fil-A restaurants throughout the U.S. and Canada.
In addition, Chick-fil-A Newport & 17th is recognizing 100 local heroes making an impact in the Costa Mesa area by providing them with free Chick-fil-A entrées for a year.
Team Member Investment
Chick-fil-A local Owner-Operators strive to hire, develop and retain top talent, helping future leaders optimize their skills and providing pathways for personal and professional development in a welcoming, purpose-driven environment. A career at Chick-fil-A offers a wide range of benefits, including hands-on training and mentoring, competitive pay and benefits, the chance to apply for scholarships to support continued education, and the flexibility to thrive in and outside of work. Chick-fil-A’s local Owner-Operators are committed to preparing their team for the future, wherever it may lead. To learn more about careers at Chick-fil-A, click here.
Delicious Food; Outstanding Customer Service
Chick-fil-A is known for creating a welcoming, remarkable restaurant experience, starting with friendly service, a warm welcome and quality food, including the original Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich.
Made with a real, whole, boneless breast of chicken with no added fillers, the breaded chicken is pressure cooked in fully-refined peanut oil. To complement the great-tasting chicken, fresh produce is delivered to Chick-fil-A restaurants up to six times a week for the best quality and flavor.
Guests of Chick-fil-A Newport & 17th can place an order for pickup, dine-in or third-party delivery on the Chick-fil-A® App or online. When joining the Chick-fil-A One® tiered membership program,
Chick-fil-A One members receive points on every qualifying purchase which can be used to redeem available rewards. To view delivery options in the area, click here.
For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A Newport & 17th, visit the local restaurant’s Facebook page and follow along on Instagram. For more information about Chick-fil-A and stories 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 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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Contact: Media Hotline: (800) 404-7196
Email: [email protected]
X (Twitter): @ChickfilANews
Restaurant Brings Approximately 100 Full- and Part-Time Jobs to Community, Honors 100 Local Heroes with Free Chick-fil-A Entrées for a Year
COSTA MESA, Calif. (March 31, 2025) – A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving the Costa Mesa community on Thursday, April 3, 2025. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Justin Van Schoick as the independent franchised local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Newport & 17th, marking his second restaurant in the community.
Located at 1670 Newport Blvd., the restaurant will be open for dine-in, carry-out and third-party delivery, Monday through Saturday. The dining room will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. with mobile ordering and third-party delivery available from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
Chick-fil-A Newport & 17th joins more than 110 other Chick-fil-A restaurants serving the wider
Los Angeles market.
Locally Owned and Operated
Chick-fil-A’s franchise model is essential to how the restaurant serves others. Most Chick-fil-A restaurants are owned and operated by a single individual, which means Chick-fil-A’s local
Owner-Operators are small business owners, not passive investors, who work in their restaurants side by side with their Team Members each day.
Van Schoick will continue to serve as the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Harbor Blvd., alongside the new restaurant. He will be responsible for all day-to-day activities of the business, including employing approximately 100 full- and part-time Team Members, serving Guests, cultivating relationships with local organizations and businesses, and tailoring philanthropic efforts to meet his Costa Mesa community’s needs.
An Action-Packed Start to a Meaningful Journey
Van Schoick has called Orange County home for the past 35 years. Prior to his career at Chick-fil-A, he spent almost two decades working in the construction industry before transitioning to a career where he led a team that specialized in retail development, as well as events and trade show production in the action sports industry. Van Schoick's corporate career gave him valuable skills and business acumen that he attributes to his success as a local Owner-Operator. It was his desire to cultivate meaningful relationships that inspired him to pursue a career path with Chick-fil-A, one that would allow him to positively impact the lives of those around him and in his community.
“My path to Chick-fil-A has been unconventional to say the least,” said Van Schoick. “From spending time working with multiple brands, in different regions and countries, to now having the ability to focus on people and impact, my Chick-fil-A journey has been one of my most exciting endeavors yet. I’m grateful for the support of the Costa Mesa community, and I’m looking forward to the opening of our new Newport & 17th restaurant.”
Caring for the Costa Mesa Community
The Chick-fil-A business is built to add positive impact beyond profit, including giving back to local communities. Chick-fil-A local Owner-Operators are empowered to support the neighborhoods they serve with a key focus on hunger, education, and specific community needs.
In celebration of the opening, Chick-fil-A, Inc. has donated $25,000 to Feeding America to support local hunger relief efforts of Second Harvest Food Bank of Orange County, a Feeding America partner food bank, in honor of the new restaurant.
Van Schoick’s restaurant is participating in the Chick-fil-A Shared Table® program, an initiative that redirects surplus food from the restaurant to local soup kitchens, shelters, food banks and nonprofits in need. To date, more than 35 million meals have been created from Chick-fil-A Shared Table donations from over 2,300 Chick-fil-A restaurants throughout the U.S. and Canada.
In addition, Chick-fil-A Newport & 17th is recognizing 100 local heroes making an impact in the Costa Mesa area by providing them with free Chick-fil-A entrées for a year.
Team Member Investment
Chick-fil-A local Owner-Operators strive to hire, develop and retain top talent, helping future leaders optimize their skills and providing pathways for personal and professional development in a welcoming, purpose-driven environment. A career at Chick-fil-A offers a wide range of benefits, including hands-on training and mentoring, competitive pay and benefits, the chance to apply for scholarships to support continued education, and the flexibility to thrive in and outside of work. Chick-fil-A’s local Owner-Operators are committed to preparing their team for the future, wherever it may lead. To learn more about careers at Chick-fil-A, click here.
Delicious Food; Outstanding Customer Service
Chick-fil-A is known for creating a welcoming, remarkable restaurant experience, starting with friendly service, a warm welcome and quality food, including the original Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich.
Made with a real, whole, boneless breast of chicken with no added fillers, the breaded chicken is pressure cooked in fully-refined peanut oil. To complement the great-tasting chicken, fresh produce is delivered to Chick-fil-A restaurants up to six times a week for the best quality and flavor.
Guests of Chick-fil-A Newport & 17th can place an order for pickup, dine-in or third-party delivery on the Chick-fil-A® App or online. When joining the Chick-fil-A One® tiered membership program,
Chick-fil-A One members receive points on every qualifying purchase which can be used to redeem available rewards. To view delivery options in the area, click here.
For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A Newport & 17th, visit the local restaurant’s Facebook page and follow along on Instagram. For more information about Chick-fil-A and stories 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 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.
Contact: Media Hotline: (800) 404-7196
Email: [email protected]
X (Twitter): @ChickfilANews
