Restaurant Creates Approximately 100 Jobs, Guests Invited to Dress in Cow Print on Opening Day for Free Entrée
PORTLAND, Ore. (Jan. 15, 2026) – A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving Guests in Portland on Thursday, Jan. 22 at 6:30 a.m. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Austin Morrow to serve as the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Mall 205.
Located at 9950 SE Stark St., Chick-fil-A Mall 205 will serve Guests Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., offering dine-in, carry-out, curb-side ordering, third-party delivery and mobile pick-up. The restaurant also features an indoor playground for Guests with families.
The Mall 205 restaurant brings approximately 100 jobs to the community and will be the first Chick-fil-A within Portland city limits, joining more than 10 other restaurants serving the Portland 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 squeezing lemons on my first day as a Team Member to making an impact supporting new restaurants across the country, I’m grateful for the opportunities that led me to serve as a local Owner-Operator,” said Morrow. “I look forward to creating a welcoming space where families and friends can gather for a delicious meal and Team Members have access to valuable leadership resources that help positively shape their futures.”
More About Morrow
- Morrow began his Chick-fil-A journey in his home state of Alabama at 16, seeking both a career and a supportive community.
- Since then, he went on to participate in Chick-fil-A’s Leadership Development Program and developed the skills that prepared him to become a local Owner-Operator.
- Morrow and his family now reside in Portland and look forward to building meaningful connections in the community they now call home.
Cows Eat Free to Celebrate Chick-fil-A Mall 205
To celebrate the restaurant moo-ving into town, cows will eat free on opening day! Morrow and his team are inviting the community to show off their cow spots on opening day for one 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 Portland’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].
Caring for the Portland Community
Morrow is committed to giving back to the Portland community by:
- Celebrating the opening with a $25,000 donation from Chick-fil-A, Inc. to Feeding America in honor of the new restaurant. These funds will be distributed to partners in the greater Portland area to aid in the 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.
To learn more about careers at Chick-fil-A Mall 205, click here. For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A Mall 205, 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.
