Restaurant Creates Approximately 85-95 Jobs in the Community; Guests Invited to Dress in Cow Print on Opening Day for Free Entrée
St. Albert, AB (May 14, 2026) – A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving Guests in St. Albert on Thursday, May 21 at 10:30 a.m. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Samuel Messick to serve as the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A East Village.
Located at 815 St. Albert Trail, Chick-fil-A East Village will serve Guests Monday through Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., offering dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out and mobile app ordering. The restaurant brings approximately 85-95 new jobs to the community and joins six other Chick-fil-A restaurants serving the Alberta market.
Locally Owned and Operated
Having spent much of his early life an hour south in Camrose, AB, Messick said moving back to the area feels like a homecoming. “My wife and I could not be happier to call St. Albert home and to build our lives here while raising our three children,” he said. “Beyond serving delicious food, we are dedicated to pouring into our Team Members and local community. We’ve always envisioned our restaurant as a true community hub – a welcoming space to gather, share a meal, and create lasting memories.”
More About Messick
- Growing up in Camrose, Messick built entrepreneurial skills through his own lawn care and snow removal business while supporting his family’s business at the Edmonton farmers’ market.
- Chick-fil-A has been part of happy moments throughout his life, from his first visit during a family vacation in Texas when he was 14 to his wedding rehearsal dinner — which was catered by
Chick-fil-A. - He spent the past 11 years as a leader at a refrigerated trucking company, rising to the role of Senior Director.
Opening Day Moove-In Party at Chick-fil-A East Village
To celebrate the restaurant moo-ving into town, Messick and his team are inviting the community to show off their cow spots at the Moove-In Party on opening day for a free entrée.
- Since 1995, the Cows have been a beloved part of Chick-fil-A, encouraging humans to skip burgers and “Eat Mor Chikin.” Now it’s St. Albert’s turn to join the herd with its own Moove-In Party.
- Guests dressed in cow print – whether it’s a full cow costume or a simple cow-spotted accessory – can enjoy one free entrée or kid’s meal*, to be redeemed in person inside the restaurant or in the drive-thru.
Caring for the St. Albert Community
Messick is committed to giving back to the St. Albert community by:
- Celebrating the opening with a $25,000 donation from Chick-fil-A, Inc. to Second Harvest in honour of the new restaurant. These funds will be distributed to partners in the greater Edmonton area to aid in the fight to end hunger.
- Participating in the Chick-fil-A Shared TableTM program, which redirects surplus food to local non-profits, helping to create more than 232,000 meals nationwide to date.
To learn more about careers at Chick-fil-A East Village, click here. For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A East Village, visit the restaurant’s Facebook page. 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. Offer options are a Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, 8-ct Chick-fil-A® Nuggets, 8-ct Grilled 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.
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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 United Kingdom and Singapore.
Chick-fil-A opened its first Canada restaurant in 2019 in Toronto, Ontario. In 2024, the brand announced plans to expand its international footprint with up to 20 additional restaurants across Canada by 2030.
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.ca and @ChickfilANews.
