Led by tenured local Owner-Operator, David Daniels
CARROLLTON, Ga. (Jan. 5, 2026) – A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving the Carrollton community at its newest location on Friday, Jan. 9, 2026 at 6:00 a.m., creating approximately 125 jobs. Chick-fil-A, Inc. selected David Daniels to be the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A North Carrollton, marking Daniels’s third restaurant in the community.
Located at 1302 US Highway 27 N, Chick-fil-A North Carrollton will serve Guests Monday through Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., offering dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, third-party delivery and Mobile Thru. Because Chick-fil-A restaurants are designed to serve the unique needs of each community, Chick-fil-A North Carrollton will also feature a playground to serve Guests with children.
Locally Owned and Operated
“I started with Chick-fil-A as a teenager washing dishes, and I could never have imagined the journey ahead,” said Daniels. “Carrollton is home. I’ve raised my family here and watched this community grow in incredible ways. I’m grateful for the opportunity to continue building something meaningful here, so that every Guest feels cared for and every Team Member knows this is a place where their story gets better.”
A Georgia native, Daniels began his career with Chick-fil-A in 1988. What started as a high school job became a lifelong calling when he realized that a career with Chick-fil-A would offer the ideal opportunity to combine his love for business with his passion for developing and mentoring the next generation of leaders.
After serving in various roles within the Company, Daniels was selected as the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Carrollton in 1997. He will continue to operate Chick-fil-A Carrollton and Chick-fil-A Bankhead Hwy, alongside this new restaurant. For nearly three decades, Daniels has been dedicated to building meaningful connections with Guests and Team Members, creating opportunities for growth and serving the community he loves. With the opening of Chick-fil-A North Carrollton, Daniels will have the privilege of mentoring more than 400 Team Members across all three restaurants. As he steps into this next chapter in Carrollton, Daniels is filled with gratitude and excitement to bring people together, creating lasting moments of connection through community events in the place he has always called home.
Caring for the Carrollton Community
Daniels is committed to giving back to the Carrollton 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 Atlanta 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 date, Daniels has awarded scholarships to his Team Members totaling over $220,000.
To learn more about careers at Chick-fil-A, North Carrollton click here. For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A North Carrollton, 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.
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 and Puerto Rico.
Chick-fil-A opened its first restaurant in the UK in early 2025 with the goal of launching five locations across the UK within the next two years. The first Singapore restaurant is set to open in late 2025, marking the brand’s entry into Asia.
Chick-fil-A local Owner-Operators live and work in the communities their restaurants serve, each supporting local efforts to address hunger, education, and making a positive impact. The family-owned and privately held company was founded in 1967 by S. Truett Cathy. More information on Chick-fil-A is available at www.chick-fil-a.com and Chick-fil-A Press Room.
