Bellflower Welcomes First Chick-fil-A Restaurant

November 6, 2025
A mobile-thru at a Chick-fil-A Restaurant

Restaurant celebrates with Cows Eat Free offer on opening day

BELLFLOWER, Calif. (Nov. 6, 2025) – A new drive-thru focused Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving the Bellflower community at its newest location on Thursday, Nov. 13, 2025, at 6:30 a.m.
Chick-fil-A, Inc. selected Itza Leon to be the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Rosecrans & Clark. 
 
To celebrate the opening, Leon and team are calling on the community to show their spots 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 in the drive-thru or at the walk-up window. 
 
Located at 9333 Rosecrans Ave., Chick-fil-A Rosecrans & Clark will serve Guests Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., offering drive-thru, carry-out, third-party delivery and Mobile Thru. Designed for speed and efficiency, this drive thru-focused location offers added convenience to serve Guests through a walk-up window for carry-out and patio seating.  
 
Locally Owned and Operated 
“Growing up, I never imagined opportunities like this could be within reach, so becoming a Chick-fil-A local Owner-Operator is truly a dream come true,” said Leon. “I’m incredibly grateful for the journey that brought me here. As I look ahead, I’m excited to lead my team by creating opportunities for them to grow and fostering a culture built on excellence and care.” 
 
Raised in Santa Ana, Leon is a proud first-generation Mexican American. Leon, who attended California State University, Dominguez Hills, began her Chick-fil-A journey in 2012 while searching for a summer job after high school. Drawn to Chick-fil-A’s welcoming culture, she quickly discovered the profound influence a dedicated Operator can have on both individuals and teams. Inspired by that example, Leon set her sights on becoming an Operator herself with a mission to make a meaningful difference in her community. After completing the Chick-fil-A® Leadership Development Program, she’s returning home to the place that shaped her, eager to empower her team and cultivate the next generation of leaders.   
 
Caring for the Bellflower Community 
Leon is committed to giving back to the Bellflower community by:  Celebrating the opening with a $25,000 donation from Chick-fil-A, Inc. to support local hunger relief efforts of Los Angeles Regional 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. Creating approximately 100 jobs in the Bellflower community. 
To learn more about careers at Chick-fil-A Rosecrans & Clark, click here. For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A Rosecrans & Clark, 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.  
 
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 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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