Restaurant Brings Approximately 120 Jobs to Community, Donates $25,000 to Address Food Insecurity
MERIDIAN, Miss. (Aug. 28, 2025) – A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving the Meridian community at its newest location on Thursday, Sept. 4, 2025 at 6 a.m. creating approximately 120 jobs. Chick-fil-A, Inc. selected Brian Russell as the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Downtown Meridian, marking his second restaurant in the community.
Located at 2300 Court House Blvd., Chick-fil-A Downtown Meridian will serve Guests Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., offering dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, delivery, catering and Mobile Thru.
Locally Owned and Operated
“From my very first shift as a Team Member, I knew Chick-fil-A was where I wanted to build my career,” said Russell. “Meridian has been my family’s home for years. Opening a second restaurant here is an exciting opportunity to serve even more of our neighbors and invest in the community we love.”
Russell’s Chick-fil-A journey began in 1994 as a Team Member, where he fell in love with the environment and the people he worked alongside. Inspired by the opportunity to serve others, he pursued the path to restaurant ownership, and in 2000, that dream became a reality. After seven years of leading other restaurants and growing his business acumen, Russell was selected as the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Meridian Crossroads, which he will continue to operate alongside this new location. Russell looks forward to deepening community connections and continuing to serve the city he and his family proudly call home.
Caring for the Meridian Community
Russell is committed to giving back to the Meridian 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 Meridian 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 35 million meals nationwide to date.
- Recognizing 100 local heroes making an impact in the Meridian area by providing them with free Chick-fil-A meals for a year.
To learn more about careers at Chick-fil-A Downtown Meridian, click here. For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A Downtown Meridian, visit the restaurant’s Facebook page.
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.
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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