Restaurant Creates Approximately 120 Jobs, Guests Invited to Dress in Cow Print on Opening Day for Free Entrée
LATHAM, N.Y. (May 7, 2026) – A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving Guests in Latham on Thursday, May 14 at 6:30 a.m. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Jeremiah Mills Lamptey to serve as the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Latham Farms.
Located at 579 Troy Schenectady Rd., Chick-fil-A Latham Farms 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 Latham restaurant brings approximately 120 jobs to the community and joins four other Chick-fil-A restaurants serving the Albany 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
“From the moment I arrived in Latham, I was immediately drawn to the unique mix of warmth and energy that defines this community,” said Mills Lamptey. “My hope is to bring that spirit to Chick-fil-A Latham Farms, creating a place where families gather, Team Members grow into confident leaders, and Guests experience our signature hospitality to the fullest extent.”
More About Mills Lamptey
- Born in Ghana and raised in Virginia, Mills Lamptey’s Chick-fil-A journey began as a Team Member when he was a teenager and deepened through the Chick-fil-A® Leadership Development Program, where he gained hands-on operational experience at restaurants nationwide, including in Clifton Park Center.
- His time in the Capital Region left a lasting impression, and now, Mills Lamptey is excited to bring that same culture of leadership and care to serving the Capital Region.
Opening Day Moove-In Party at Chick-fil-A Latham Farms
To celebrate the restaurant moo-ving into town, Mills Lamptey and his team are inviting the community to show off their cow spots on opening day for one free meal.
- 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 Latham’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* in person inside the restaurant or in the drive-thru.
Caring for the Latham Community
Mills Lamptey is committed to giving back to the Latham 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 Regional Food Bank of Northeastern New York, a Feeding America 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. When there is surplus food, Chick-fil-A Latham Farms will donate it to Joseph’s House. This program has helped create 42 million meals nationwide to date.
To learn more about careers at Chick-fil-A Latham Farms, click here. Chick-fil-A is always looking to connect with prospective franchise candidates with an entrepreneurial spirit and a CEO mindset. Learn more about franchising opportunities by visiting our Franchising page.
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*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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