Both Restaurants Locally Owned and Operated by Former Chick-fil-A Team Members

PHOENIX (Oct. 3, 2023) – Chick-fil-A^® is opening one new restaurant and reopening another in the Phoenix community on Thursday, Oct. 5. Earlier this year, the restaurant company highlighted its regional investment and growth in the Phoenix market. This year is Chick-fil-A’s 20th anniversary in Phoenix and these openings will bring the total to 40 restaurants serving the wider market.

The two restaurants opening in Phoenix this October include:  

Chick-fil-A Surprise Marketplace: Beginning Oct. 5, Chick-fil-A Surprise Marketplace, located at 13725 W Bell Road, will be reopen for dine-in, drive-thru and carry-out from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The restaurant will feature a dual-lane drive-thru with an outdoor canopy, a renovated kitchen and additional square footage to serve guests more efficiently.  

Chick-fil-A 7th Ave. & Roosevelt: Beginning Oct. 5, Chick-fil-A 7th Ave. & Roosevelt, located at 819 N 7th Avenue, will be open for dine-in, drive-thru and carry-out from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday. The restaurant will feature dual-lane drive-thru ordering with an outdoor canopy.

Guests of both Chick-fil-A restaurants can place an order on the Chick-fil-A^® App or online. When joining the Chick-fil-A One^® tiered membership program, guests receive points on every qualifying purchase which can be used to redeem available rewards. Visit chick-fil-a.com/delivery to view delivery options in your area.

Renovation in Surprise Will Better Serve the Community 
Stefan Bringas will serve as the independent franchised Owner/Operator of Chick-fil-A Surprise Marketplace, which has served the Surprise community for 20 years.

Originally from Hollywood, Florida, Bringas has lived in the Surprise area with his family for the past five years. His journey with Chick-fil-A began as a Team Member during his senior year of high school where he continued to work throughout college before joining the Chick-fil-A^® Leadership Development Program in 2012. Not long after, Bringas was selected to become an Operator in 2013 for Chick-fil-A Menlo Park Mall in Edison, New Jersey. After six years in New Jersey, Bringas received the opportunity to relocate to Phoenix, Arizona to serve as the Operator of Chick-fil-A South Mountain. Now, Bringas, along with his wife Samantha and their two daughters, are excited to reopen Chick-fil-A Surprise Marketplace.

“I am thrilled to officially reopen the newly designed restaurant and serve the community I call home,” said Bringas. “I am passionate about developing young talent and helping them pursue their own goals inside and outside of the restaurant, and I hope Chick-fil-A Surprise Marketplace will continue serving as a growth opportunity for Team Members looking to become leaders.”

Full Service in Phoenix Provides Dining Options for Guests  
Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Dylan Carder as the independent franchised Owner/Operator of Chick-fil-A 7th Ave. and Roosevelt.

Originally hailing from Peachtree City, Georgia, Carder’s first job was as a Team Member at age 16, and after serving in various leadership roles in the restaurant, Carder joined the Chick-fil-A^® Leadership Development Program. Carder and his wife moved to the Phoenix area last spring and are looking forward to having a positive impact on their community.

“I remember the first time I ate Chick-fil-A with my family at five years old, and I can’t believe where that first bite has led me,” said Carder. “I have been with Chick-fil-A for 14 years now, and I’m so thrilled to continue doing what I love while creating opportunities for others and investing in my team.”

Caring for the Phoenix Community  
In celebration of the Chick-fil-A 7th Ave. & Roosevelt opening, Chick-fil-A, Inc. has donated $25,000 to Feeding America to support local hunger relief efforts of St. Mary’s Food Bank, a certified member of Feeding America.

In addition, Chick-fil-A 7th Ave. & Roosevelt will recognize 100 local heroes making an impact in the Phoenix area by providing them with free Chick-fil-A entrées for a year.

Bringas and Carder’s restaurants will both plan to participate in the Chick-fil-A Shared Table^® Program, an initiative that redirects surplus food from the restaurant to local soup kitchens, shelters, food banks and nonprofits in need. To date, more than 20 million meals have been served nationwide from Chick-fil-A Shared Table donations.

Team Member Investment  
Chick-fil-A Operators are committed to hiring, developing and retaining top talent and providing a positive work environment for people of all ages and backgrounds. Bringas and Carder, both of which started their careers at Chick-fil-A as Team Members, are responsible for employing approximately 240 full- and part-time Team Member across their two restaurants. Team Members have opportunities for flexible work hours and leadership growth, competitive pay and benefits, hands-on training and mentoring and the chance to apply for scholarships to support their continuing education.

Delicious Food; Outstanding Customer Service  
Chick-fil-A is known for creating a welcoming, remarkable restaurant experience, serving customers great-tasting food made with high-quality ingredients, including the original Chick-fil-A^® Chicken Sandwich. Made with a real, whole, boneless breast of chicken with no added fillers, the breaded chicken is pressure cooked in fully-refined peanut oil. Chick-fil-A was one of the first in the industry to eliminate chicken raised with antibiotics to ensure guests have an option for high-quality food on the go.

To complement the great-tasting chicken, fresh produce is delivered to Chick-fil-A restaurants up to six times a week for the best quality and flavor. The fresh ingredients are raised and grown by farmers who share the company’s elevated quality and safety standards, so guests feel good about their meal.

For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A Surprise Marketplace, visit the local restaurant’s Facebook page and follow along on Instagram. For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A 7th Ave. & Roosevelt, visit the local restaurant’s Facebook page and follow along on Instagram. For more information about Chick-fil-A and stories about the Brand’s food, people and customers across the country, visit chick-fil-a.com.

About Chick-fil-A, Inc.    
Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A, Inc. is a restaurant company known for the Original Chick-fil-A^® Chicken Sandwich and signature hospitality. Represented by more than 190,000 Team Members, Operators and Staff, Chick-fil-A^® restaurants serve guests freshly prepared food at more than 2,800 restaurants in the United States, Puerto Rico and Canada. The family-owned and privately held restaurant company was founded in 1967 by S. Truett Cathy and is committed to serving the local communities in which its franchised restaurants operate.      
Known for its leadership and growth opportunities, in 2022 Chick-fil-A was named a Best Employer in America by Forbes and a top company for career opportunities for Black employees by Glassdoor. The company was also awarded the Employee’s Choice by Glassdoor honoring top CEOs and was named a Culture 500 Culture Champion in 2020. A leader in customer service, Chick-fil-A was named QSR magazine’s Drive-Thru Restaurant of the Year in 2021. More information on Chick-fil-A is available at www.chick-fil-a.com and @ChickfilANews.

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