Restaurant Creates Approximately 100 Jobs, Guests Invited to Dress in Cow Print on Opening Day for Free Entrée
SEATTLE, Wash. (June 1, 2026) – A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving Guests in Maple Valley on Thursday, June 4 at 6:30 a.m. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Justin Alley to serve as the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Maple Valley Hwy & 271st.
Located at 27264 Maple Valley Black Diamond Rd. SE, Chick-fil-A Maple Valley Hwy & 271st will serve Guests Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 10:30 p.m., offering dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, delivery and Mobile Thru. Chick-fil-A Maple Valley Hwy & 271st brings approximately 100 jobs to the community and joins 22 Chick-fil-A restaurants serving the Seattle 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
“My path to Chick-fil-A began after retiring from the U.S. Coast Guard, when I was looking for a way to continue serving others in a meaningful way,” said Alley. “I’ve always been passionate about mentorship - Chick-fil-A offers the opportunity to pair that with great food and genuine care for people, creating a path to make a positive impact in my home state.”
More About Alley
- Born and raised in Enumclaw, Wash., Alley comes from a family of restaurant owners who have served western Washington for decades.
- While working as a Team Member at a Chick-fil-A in Daytona Beach, he discovered a passion for the brand and was inspired to make impact in the community, leading him to pursue ownership.
- He looks forward to investing in his Team Members and becoming part of the everyday rhythm of the Maple Valley community.
Opening Day Moove-In Party at Chick-fil-A Maple Valley Hwy & 271st
To celebrate the restaurant moo-ving into town, Alley 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 Maple Valley’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 Maple Valley Community
Alley is committed to giving back to the Maple Valley 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 Food Lifeline, 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 Maple Valley Hwy & 271st, click here. For the latest news and updates, visit the restaurant’s Facebook page and follow along on Instagram.
*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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