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Wesley Chapel Welcomes New Chick-fil-A Restaurant
May 19, 2025
Restaurant Brings Approximately 120 Jobs to Community, Donates $25,000 to Address Food Insecurity
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. (May 19, 2025) – A new Chick-fil-A restaurant is ready to serve Wesley Chapel at its newest location opening on Thursday, May 22, 2025, creating approximately 120 jobs. Chick-fil-A, Inc. selected Jim Larreau to be the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Epperson Ranch, marking his second restaurant in the community.
Located at 7910 Curley Road, the new restaurant will serve Guests Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and the drive-thru remaining open until 10 p.m., offering dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out and Mobile Thru.
Locally Owned and Operated
“Chick-fil-A has given me more than I ever imagined,” said Larreau. “I’m committed to paying it forward—I’m passionate about investing in my team and community through care-driven leadership and a commitment to exceptional service.”
- Larreau has proudly served more than 40 years with Chick-fil-A, having started as a Team Member in high school to now being a veteran local Owner-Operator.
- He was selected as a local Owner-Operator in 2002, going on to lead several Chick-fil-A restaurants in the Tampa area.
- In 2019, he relocated to Chick-fil-A Wesley Chapel, which he will continue to operate alongside this new restaurant.
- For Larreau, Chick-fil-A is more than a business—it’s a family legacy. His wife, children, sister, brother-in-law, son-in-law, and nephew all contribute to the restaurants in various roles.
Caring for the Wesley Chapel Community:
Larreau is committed to giving back to the Wesley Chapel community by:
- Participating in the Chick-fil-A Shared Table® program, which redirects surplus food to local nonprofits and has helped to create over 35 million meals to date.
- Celebrating the opening with a $25,000 donation from Chick-fil-A, Inc. to Feeding South Florida to support local hunger relief efforts in the greater Tampa-St. Petersburg area.
- Celebrating the opening with a $25,000 donation from Chick-fil-A, Inc. to Feeding South Florida to support local hunger relief efforts in the greater Tampa-St. Petersburg area.
Recognizing 100 local heroes making an impact in the Tampa-St. Petersburg community by providing them with free Chick-fil-A entrées for a year.
To learn more about careers at Chick-fil-A Epperson Ranch, click here. For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A Epperson Ranch, 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.
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]
Restaurant Brings Approximately 120 Jobs to Community, Donates $25,000 to Address Food Insecurity
WESLEY CHAPEL, Fla. (May 19, 2025) – A new Chick-fil-A restaurant is ready to serve Wesley Chapel at its newest location opening on Thursday, May 22, 2025, creating approximately 120 jobs. Chick-fil-A, Inc. selected Jim Larreau to be the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Epperson Ranch, marking his second restaurant in the community.
Located at 7910 Curley Road, the new restaurant will serve Guests Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., and the drive-thru remaining open until 10 p.m., offering dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out and Mobile Thru.
Locally Owned and Operated
“Chick-fil-A has given me more than I ever imagined,” said Larreau. “I’m committed to paying it forward—I’m passionate about investing in my team and community through care-driven leadership and a commitment to exceptional service.”
- Larreau has proudly served more than 40 years with Chick-fil-A, having started as a Team Member in high school to now being a veteran local Owner-Operator.
- He was selected as a local Owner-Operator in 2002, going on to lead several Chick-fil-A restaurants in the Tampa area.
- In 2019, he relocated to Chick-fil-A Wesley Chapel, which he will continue to operate alongside this new restaurant.
- For Larreau, Chick-fil-A is more than a business—it’s a family legacy. His wife, children, sister, brother-in-law, son-in-law, and nephew all contribute to the restaurants in various roles.
Caring for the Wesley Chapel Community:
Larreau is committed to giving back to the Wesley Chapel community by:
- Participating in the Chick-fil-A Shared Table® program, which redirects surplus food to local nonprofits and has helped to create over 35 million meals to date.
- Celebrating the opening with a $25,000 donation from Chick-fil-A, Inc. to Feeding South Florida to support local hunger relief efforts in the greater Tampa-St. Petersburg area.
- Celebrating the opening with a $25,000 donation from Chick-fil-A, Inc. to Feeding South Florida to support local hunger relief efforts in the greater Tampa-St. Petersburg area.
Recognizing 100 local heroes making an impact in the Tampa-St. Petersburg community by providing them with free Chick-fil-A entrées for a year.
To learn more about careers at Chick-fil-A Epperson Ranch, click here. For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A Epperson Ranch, 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.
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]
