Restaurants Create Approximately 180 Jobs, Donates $50K to Feeding America to Support Local Hunger Relief Efforts on Behalf of Each, Guests Invited to Dress in Cow Print on Opening Days for Free Entrée
SEATTLE, Wash. (April 20, 2026) – Two new Chick-fil-A® restaurants will begin serving Guests in Everett and Bellingham this month, joining 20 other Chick-fil-A restaurants in the Seattle market.
Chick-fil-A Mill Creek
- Located at 13027 Bothell-Everett Hwy., Chick-fil-A Mill Creek will open April 23, serving Guests Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
- Designed for speed and efficiency, this drive-thru-only restaurant offers added convenience to serve Guests through its dual drive-thru lanes, a walk-up window for carry-out and patio seating that fits over 20 Guests.
- Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Barrett Knox to serve as the local Owner-Operator of
Chick-fil-A Mill Creek. - To learn more about careers at Chick-fil-A Mill Creek, click here. For the latest news and updates, visit the restaurant’s Facebook page and follow along on Instagram.
Chick-fil-A Cordata Parkway
- Located at 4030 Cordata Pkwy., Chick-fil-A Cordata Parkway will open
April 30, serving Guests Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., with the drive-thru open until 10 p.m., offering dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out and delivery. - Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Shelby Richie to serve as the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Cordata Parkway.
- To learn more about careers at Chick-fil-A Cordata Parkway, click here. For the latest news and updates, visit the restaurant’s Facebook page and follow along on Instagram.
Caring for the Everett and Bellingham Communities
To show care to the greater-Seattle community, the restaurant company participated in several initiatives, including:
- Chick-fil-A, Inc. donated a total of $50,000 ($25,000 for each new restaurant) to Feeding America to support local hunger relief efforts of Food Lifeline, a partner food bank, in honor of the new restaurants.
- Both restaurants will participate in the Chick-fil-A Shared Table® program, redirecting surplus food from the restaurant to local shelters, food banks and nonprofits.
Opening Day Moove-In Party
To celebrate the two restaurants moo-ving into town, Knox and Richie are inviting their communities 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”.
- 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.*
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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