Local Owner-Operator Alex Gomez’s 28-Year Journey Comes Full Circle
CARTERSVILLE, Ga. (June 25, 2026) – A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving the
Cartersville community at its newest location on Thursday, July 2, 2026, creating approximately
140 jobs. Chick-fil-A, Inc. selected Alex Gomez to be the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A North Cartersville.
Located at 2000 Hwy 20, Chick-fil-A North Cartersville will serve Guests Monday through Saturday from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., offering dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, third-party delivery, catering, and
Mobile-Thru.
Locally Owned and Operated
“Cartersville is a diverse, vibrant and welcoming community, and I’m honored to open our doors
here,” said Gomez. “My career was greatly impacted by people who believed in me and gave me opportunities to grow. My hope is that this restaurant will be a place where Team Members feel cared for, invested in and challenged to reach their full potential, the same way I was, while serving every Guest with genuine care.”
Born in Mexico and raised by his grandmother, Gomez immigrated to the U.S. as a teenager and began building his future through hard work, perseverance and education. After earning his GED, he moved to Georgia in 1998 and began working as a janitor at Town Center Mall in Kennesaw, Georgia. It was there that Gomez was introduced to Chick-fil-A and became inspired by the brand’s commitment to care and service. He spent the next 28 years working at Chick-fil-A Canton, elevating into different leadership roles and learning the ins and outs of the business while also
working to earn his college degree. He became a beloved member of the community, and the City of Canton awarded Gomez a key to the city and proclaimed May 17 as “Alex Gomez Day” in 2018.
Gomez credits Kevin Williams, local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Canton, with investing in his personal and professional development, and he hopes to create similar opportunities for the next generation of Team Members at Chick-fil-A North Cartersville.
Caring for the Cartersville Community
Gomez is committed to giving back to the Cartersville 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 learn more about careers at Chick-fil-A North Cartersville, click here. For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A North Cartersville, visit the restaurant’s Facebook page and follow along on Instagram.
To celebrate the opening, Gomez 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 attire can redeem one free entrée* or kid’s meal inside the restaurant or in the
drive-thru.
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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