Restaurant Creates Approximately 100 Jobs, Guests Invited to Dress in Cow Print on Opening Day for Free Entrée
ROCHESTER, Minn. (Oct. 28, 2025) – A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving Guests in Rochester on Thursday, Nov. 6 at 6 a.m. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Matt Stockdale, current local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Ear of Corn, to serve as the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Rochester-Miracle Mile.
Located at 330 17th Ave. NW, Chick-fil-A Rochester-Miracle Mile will serve Guests 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday, offering dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, third-party delivery and Mobile Thru. The new restaurant brings approximately 100 jobs to the community and will be the second Chick-fil-A in Rochester.
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
“Chick-fil-A’s mission to positively impact everyone it touches deeply resonates with my own values,” said Stockdale. “In the seven years operating Chick-fil-A Ear of Corn and the Tri-State Food Truck, I’ve had the privilege of leading an exceptional team and building relationships with the Rochester community. Now, I’m excited to grow that impact even further – continuing to serve this community with great food and genuine care, all guided by our mission: to win hearts with uncommon care.”
More About Matt Stockdale
- Stockdale’s interest in Chick-fil-A began after learning more about the brand and its unique Owner-Operator model. In August 2016, he expressed interest in becoming a local Owner-Operator, and nine months later, he was selected to open Chick-fil-A Ear of Corn.
- Noticing how families of hospitalized children often miss out on shared meals, Stockdale and his team began serving monthly dinners at a local children’s hospital. Embodying Chick-fil-A’s signature care and hospitality, this tradition has become central to Matt’s leadership.
Cows Eat Free to Celebrate Chick-fil-A Rochester-Miracle Mile
To celebrate the restaurant moo-ving into town, cows will eat free on opening day! Stockdale 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 Rochester’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 or in the drive-thru.
Caring for the Rochester Community
Stockdale is committed to giving back to the Rochester 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 Channel One Regional Food Bank 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.
- In Rochester, Stockdale’s restaurants partner with Community Food Response to donate surplus food. His Chick-fil-A Ear of Corn restaurant has helped provide nearly 20,000 meals through the partnership.
To learn more about careers at Chick-fil-A Rochester-Miracle Mile, click here. For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A Rochester-Miracle Mile, 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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