Restaurant adds more than 80 jobs to local economy and hosts Moove-In Party to celebrate opening day with community
HILLSBORO, Texas (July 9, 2026) – A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving the Hillsboro community at its first location on Thursday, July 16, 2026, at 6:00 a.m., creating approximately 80 full- and part-time jobs. Chick-fil-A, Inc. selected Gabrielle (Gabbie) Baez to be the local
Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Hillsboro.
Located at 250 I-35 Service Road, Chick-fil-A Hillsboro will serve Guests Monday through Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. in the restaurant and from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. in the drive-thru. The restaurant will offer dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, mobile pick-up, third-party delivery and Mobile Thru.
To celebrate the opening, Baez and team are inviting the community to show their spots 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 attire can redeem one free entrée* or kid’s meal inside the restaurant or in the drive-thru.
Investing in the Hillsboro Community
Baez is committed to caring for the Hillsboro community by:
- Creating approximately 80 full- and part-time jobs. Chick-fil-A local Owners-Operators hire and grow top talent through hands-on training and mentoring, competitive pay and benefits, the chance to apply for scholarships to support continued education, and the flexibility to thrive in and outside of work – all within a purpose-driven, flexible environment.
- Celebrating the opening with a $25,000 donation from Chick-fil-A, Inc. to Feeding America to support local hunger relief efforts of Tarrant Area Food Bank, a Feeding America partner food bank.
- Participating in the Chick-fil-A Shared Table® program, which redirects surplus food to local nonprofits and has helped to create over 42 million meals to date with over 2,500 restaurants
participating.
Locally Owned and Operated
Chick-fil-A’s franchise model drives meaningful economic growth at the local level. Each restaurant is owned and operated by a single individual — a small business owner who lives in the community, creates jobs, mentors talent, and reinvests directly into the local economy. Baez will work in her
restaurant side by side with Team Members each day.
“Growing up watching my father build his own business, I always knew I wanted to be an entrepreneur. Chick-fil-A gave me the opportunity to pursue that dream while also allowing me to invest in people and make a real impact,” said Baez. “My goal is for Chick-fil-A Hillsboro to be a welcoming destination for every Guest who walks through our doors, whether they’re families making memories or travelers looking for a friendly, familiar face on the road. I can’t wait to showcase Chick-fil-A‘s signature hospitality to each and every one of them.”
Baez, a Fort Worth native and former Division I collegiate soccer player, began her Chick-fil-A career in North Texas, where she advanced from Team Member to Director of Restaurant Systems. The discipline and teamwork she learned as a soccer player translated naturally into restaurant leadership. That connection deepened during graduate school, where a marketing assignment led her to read Truett Cathy’s book, sparking a passion for the brand’s values and commitment to service. That foundation, along with an early appreciation for entrepreneurship instilled by her father, ultimately led Baez to become the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Hillsboro, located just 30 minutes from where she was raised.
To learn more about careers at Chick-fil-A Hillsboro, click here. For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A Hillsboro visit the restaurant’s Facebook page and follow along on Instagram.
Delicious Food; Outstanding Customer Service
Chick-fil-A is known for creating a welcoming, remarkable restaurant experience, starting with friendly service 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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