Restaurant Creates Approximately 80 Jobs, Guests Invited to Dress in Cow Print on Opening Day for Free Entrée
INDIO, Calif. (May 14, 2026) – A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving Guests in Indio on Thursday, May 21 at 6:30 a.m. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Jacob Ramos to serve as the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A I-10 & Jackson Street.
Located at 41902 Jackson St., Chick-fil-A I-10 & Jackson Street will serve Guests Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., offering dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, delivery, catering and Mobile Thru. The restaurant brings approximately 80 jobs to the community and joins two other Chick-fil-A restaurants serving the Coachella Valley market.
To celebrate the opening, Guests are welcome to join the fun by dressing in cow print on opening day to receive a free entrée.
Locally Owned and Operated
“As a Southern California native, I spent many summers and holidays visiting my extended family in the desert, so this community has been a part of my life since childhood,” said Ramos. “I want this restaurant to be a space where Guests can gather for great food and
genuine connection, and where Team Members can grow into the best version of themselves, no matter where life takes them.”
More About Jacob
- Ramos began his Chick-fil-A journey while attending Sonoma State University, where an early introduction to the brand quickly turned into a passion for hospitality, leadership and empowering others with opportunities to succeed.
- After participating in the Chick-fil-A® Leadership Development Program and gaining hands-on operational experience at restaurants nationwide, Ramos is eager to make an impact in the Coachella Valley, giving back to a community that he’s long felt connected to through time spent with family in the area.
Opening Day Moove-In Party at Chick-fil-A I-10 & Jackson Street
To celebrate the restaurant moo-ving into town, Ramos 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 Indio’s turn to join the herd.
- 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* in person inside the restaurant or in the drive-thru.
Caring for the Indio Community
Ramos is committed to giving back to the Indio community by:
- Celebrating the opening with a $25,000 donation from Chick-fil-A, Inc. to Feeding America to support local hunger relief efforts of FIND Food Bank, a partner food bank, in honor of the new restaurant.
- 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.
To learn more about careers at Chick-fil-A I-10 & Jackson Street, click here. For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A I-10 & Jackson Street, 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 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 Original Nugget, 8-ct Grilled Nugget 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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