Restaurant hosts Moove-In Party to celebrate opening with community
COLUMBIA, S.C. (Sept. 15, 2026) – A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving the Columbia community on Thursday, Sept. 17, 2026 at 6:30 a.m. Chick-fil-A, Inc. selected Jason MacDonald as the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Lemonade Lane.
To celebrate, MacDonald 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 101 Lemonade Lane, Chick-fil-A Lemonade Lane will serve Guests Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., offering dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, third-party delivery, mobile pick-up and Mobile Thru.
Locally Owned and Operated
“As a University of South Carolina alum, I came to love Columbia, and I’m excited to have the opportunity to be part of this community again,” said MacDonald. “Moving back to my home state, being closer to family and opening Chick-fil-A Lemonade Lane feels like a special full-circle moment. My hope is that our restaurant brings a little extra joy to Columbia and gives people one more reason to love calling this community home.”
MacDonald’s Chick-fil-A journey began at age 15, when he joined his hometown restaurant in Anderson, South Carolina, as a Team Member. A Chick-fil-A scholarship recipient, he went on to build a lifelong career with the Company and has served as a local Owner-Operator in Utah since 2012. Now, MacDonald is bringing more than a decade of experience to Chick-fil-A Lemonade Lane as he relocates back to his home state and closer to family.
Caring for the Columbia Community
MacDonald is committed to giving back to the Columbia community by:
- Celebrating the opening with a $25,000 donation from Chick-fil-A, Inc. to support local hunger relief efforts of Harvest Hope Food Bank 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 50 million meals nationwide to date.
- Creating approximately 120 jobs.
To learn more about careers at Chick-fil-A Lemonade Lane, click here. For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A Lemonade Lane, 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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