Restaurant Creates Approximately 110 Jobs, Guests Invited to Dress in Cow Print on Opening Day for Free Entrée
EAST GREENWICH, R.I. (Jan. 8, 2026) – A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving Guests in East Greenwich on Thursday, Jan. 15 at 6:30 a.m. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Mike Dacey to serve as the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A East Greenwich.
Located at 1225 Division St., Chick-fil-A East Greenwich will serve Guests Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., offering dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, third-party delivery and Mobile Thru. The new restaurant brings approximately 110 jobs to the community and will be the second restaurant in the state.
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
“I’ve loved Chick-fil-A since childhood and exploring a career with the company showed me a new way to make an even greater impact in the community,” Dacey said. “After years of working in my hometown, opening Chick-fil-A East Greenwich is an exciting next step, and I look forward to creating a place where great food, genuine hospitality and community connection are at the heart of everything we do.”
More About Dacey
- As an East Greenwich native, Dacey is committed to investing in the community that shaped him. He also has a young family in the East Greenwich school system and is actively involved with youth basketball and soccer. Dacey is passionate about building and developing a team by helping them gain the professional skills and confidence needed to take the next step in their careers, whether inside or outside the restaurant.
- Before becoming a local Owner-Operator, Mike built a diverse professional background, including work as an attorney and over 20 years leading his family’s local insurance business.
Cows Eat Free to Celebrate Chick-fil-A East Greenwich
To celebrate the restaurant moo-ving into town, cows will eat free on opening day! Dacey 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 East Greenwich’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.
Caring for the East Greenwich Community
Dacey is committed to giving back to the East Greenwich 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 East Greenwich 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.
To learn more about careers at Chick-fil-A East Greenwich click here. For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A East Greenwich 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 Original Nugget, 8-ct Grilled Nugget 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.
