Restaurant hosts Moove-In Party to celebrate opening with community
BLACKWOOD, N.J. (March 26, 2026) – A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving the Blackwood community at its first location on Thursday, April 2, 2026, at 6:30 a.m. Chick-fil-A, Inc. selected Steve Bouhadana as the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Gloucester Outlets.
To celebrate, Bouhadana and team are inviting the community to show their spots at a Moove-In Party 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 spots can redeem one free entrée* or kid’s meal inside the restaurant or in the drive-thru.
Located at 400 Premium Outlets Drive, Chick-fil-A Gloucester Outlets will serve Guests Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. with the restaurant remaining open until 11:00 p.m. in the summertime. The restaurant will offer dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, third-party delivery,
mobile pick-up and Mobile Thru. Because Chick-fil-A restaurants are designed to serve the unique needs of each community, Chick-fil-A Gloucester Outlets will also feature a playground to serve Guests with children.
Locally Owned and Operated
“Chick-fil-A has been part of my story in countless ways, from being my first job to helping me pay
for my college education,” said Bouhadana. “Growing up and often feeling out of place among my peers, Chick-fil-A helped me discover my purpose in life and challenged me to give my best in everything I do. With the opening of Chick-fil-A Gloucester Outlets, I’m excited to build a lasting legacy in Blackwood by empowering the next generation of leaders and investing in the growth of the community.”
A New Jersey native, Bouhadana began his Chick-fil-A journey in 2014, serving as a Team Member at Chick-fil-A Freehold Raceway Mall. During his time there, he was a four-time recipient of the
Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures™ Scholarship, a program that helps Team Members pay for their college education. Bouhadana was inspired to pursue a long-term career path at Chick-fil-A because of the example his father set as a small business owner and the care he received
from other local Owner-Operators. Now, he is excited to come home and serve as the local
Owner-Operator of the first Chick-fil-A in Blackwood.
Caring for the Blackwood Community
Bouhadana is committed to giving back to the Blackwood community by:
- Celebrating the opening with a $25,000 donation from Chick-fil-A, Inc. to support local hunger relief efforts of Philabundance, an organization working to aid in the local 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 100 part-and full-time jobs.
To learn more about careers at Chick-fil-A Gloucester Outlets, click here. For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A Gloucester Outlets, 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 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 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, 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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