Restaurant Creates Approximately 70 Jobs, Guests Invited to Dress in Cow Print on Opening Day for Free Entrée
PETALUMA, Calif. (Nov. 24, 2025) – A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving Guests in Petaluma on Thursday, December 4 at 6:30 a.m. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Chris Cannon to serve as the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Petaluma.
Located at 5012 Petaluma Blvd. N., Chick-fil-A Petaluma will serve Guests Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., offering dine-in, carry-out, delivery, and mobile curbside. Chick-fil-A Petaluma brings approximately 70 jobs to the community and joins more than 27 other Chick-fil-A restaurants serving the Bay Area.
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
“When I started as a Team Member in 2009, it was clear to me that Chick-fil-A was more than a restaurant; it was a place that positively influenced lives and impacted communities,” said Cannon. “Now I look forward to bringing that hospitality to Petaluma, serving every Guest with care and creating a place where Team Members can grow and thrive.”
More About Cannon
- Raised in East Texas, Cannon began working as a Team Member during college and received a
Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures™ Scholarship while earning his degree. - Cannon previously was the General Manager at a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Silicon Valley, and now he and his wife, Lizzie, are eager to put down roots in Petaluma and serve a community known for its strong spirit and charm.
Cows Eat Free to Celebrate Chick-fil-A Petaluma
To celebrate the restaurant moo-ving into town, cows will eat free on opening day! Cannon 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 Petaluma’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 Petaluma Community
Cannon is committed to giving back to the Petaluma 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 Redwood Empire Food Bank, a Feeding America 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 Petaluma, click here. For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A Petaluma, 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 or 8-ct Grilled 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 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 @ChickfilANews.
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