Restaurant celebrates with Cows Eat Free offer on opening day
DORAL, Fla. (Nov. 26, 2025) – A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving the East Doral community at its newest location on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at 6:30 a.m. creating approximately 70 jobs. Chick-fil-A, Inc. selected Jennifer Austin to be the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A East Doral.
To celebrate the opening, Austin 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 in the drive-thru or at the walk-up window.
Located at 8705 NW 35th Lane, Chick-fil-A East Doral will serve Guests Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 11:45 p.m. offering drive-thru, carry-out, catering, delivery and Mobile Thru. Designed for speed and efficiency, this drive thru-focused location offers added convenience to serve Guests through its drive-thru and a walk-up window for carry-out, along with outdoor patio seating.
Locally Owned and Operated
“I take a lot of pride in being part of the South Florida community, and opening this restaurant is truly a dream come true,” said Austin. “Being here has been incredibly fulfilling, and I’m excited to create meaningful opportunities for our Team Members and make memorable moments with our Guests.”
Austin began her Chick-fil-A journey at the age 16 as a Team Member, supporting local Owner-Operators and learning the foundations of hospitality and leadership. She later worked on the I.T. team at the Chick-fil-A Support Center before joining the Chick-fil-A® Leadership Development Program, where she traveled the country helping Owner-Operators open and grow their restaurants. For the past eight years, she has proudly served as an Operator in Broward County – where she built a career centered on people, investing in Team Members, building genuine connections and creating spaces where Guests feel welcomed and valued.
Caring for the East Doral Community
Austin is committed to giving back to the East Doral 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 South Florida 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 70 jobs.
To learn more about careers at Chick-fil-A East Doral click here. For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A East Doral 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 in the drive-thru or at the walk-up window. 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 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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