Restaurant to Bring Approximately 120 Jobs, Guests Invited to Dress in Cow Print on Opening Day for Free Entrée
Forsyth, Ill. (Sept. 3, 2026) – The first Chick-fil-A® restaurant in Forsyth will begin serving Guests on Thursday, Sept. 10 at 6:30 a.m., with Chick-fil-A, Inc. selecting Brian Bundy to serve as its local Owner-Operator.
Located at 1275 S. Route 51, Chick-fil-A Forsyth-Decatur will serve Guests Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., offering dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, delivery, and catering. The restaurant marks Chick-fil-A‘s entry in Forsyth, bringing the brand’s signature hospitality and approximately 120 new jobs to the community.
To celebrate, Guests are invited to join the fun by dressing in cow print on opening day to receive a free entrée!
Locally Owned and Operated
“It’s an incredible honor to open the first Chick-fil-A restaurant in Forsyth and have the opportunity to serve this community,” said Bundy. “Before joining Chick-fil-A, I worked as a corrections officer, where I learned the importance of treating every person with dignity, earning trust and recognizing the potential in others. Those lessons continue to shape how I lead today. Chick-fil-A has given me the opportunity to invest in people every day, and I’m excited to build a team where everyone feels valued, supported, and empowered to grow, while creating a place where every Guest feels genuinely welcomed and cared for.”
More About Bundy
- Since joining Chick-fil-A in 2018, Bundy has grown from Team Member to local Owner-Operator, serving in leadership roles across Pennsylvania and Arizona before participating in the
Chick-fil-A® Leadership Development Program, where he traveled nationwide supporting restaurants, developing leaders and helping prepare new restaurants for opening. - Bundy’s journey – from serving as a corrections officer to becoming a Team Member and local Owner-Operator – inspires his passion for investing in others by helping Team Members build confidence, develop new skills and pursue meaningful opportunities.
- Drawn to Chick-fil-A’s people-first culture, Bundy is excited to bring Chick-fil-A‘s signature hospitality to Forsyth while building lasting relationships throughout the community.
Opening Day Moove-In Party at Chick-fil-A Forsyth-Decatur
To celebrate the restaurant moo-ving into town, Bundy and his team are inviting the community to show off their cow spots 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 More Chikin” – and now it’s Forsyth’s turn to join the herd.
- Guests dressed in cow print on opening day – whether it’s a full cow costume or a simple
cow-spotted accessory – can enjoy one free entrée or kid’s meal* in person inside the restaurant or in the drive-thru.
Caring for the Forsyth Community
In celebration of Chick-fil-A’s Hunger Action Month, Chick-fil-A Forsyth-Decatur is committed to supporting efforts to address food insecurity and help provide meals for neighbors throughout the Forsyth-Decatur community. This includes:
- Providing a $25,000 donation from Chick-fil-A, Inc. to Feeding America to support the local hunger relief efforts of Central Illinois Food Bank, a Feeding America partner food bank, in honor of the new restaurant.
- Chick-fil-A Forsyth-Decatur will donate surplus food to Good Samaritan Inn through the
Chick-fil-A Shared Table® program, which has helped to create over 42 million meals nationwide to date.
“Good Samaritan Inn is incredibly grateful for our partnership with Chick-fil-A Forsyth-Decatur and their commitment to caring for our community,” said Tanya Melendez, Executive Director of Good Samaritan Inn. “Their support will help us continue providing meals to our neighbors in need and be there for our community 365 days a year.”
To learn more about careers at Chick-fil-A Forsyth-Decatur, click here. For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A Forsyth-Decatur, 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 include the Chick-fil-A® Chicken Biscuit, Egg White Grill or 4-ct Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Minis®. Lunch/dinner offer options include the Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich, Spicy Chicken Sandwich, 8-ct Original Nugget, 8-ct Grilled Nugget or 5-ct Nugget Kid’s Meal. Limit one free entrée per Guest dressed in cow print,while supplies last. No purchase 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.
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