Restaurant hosts Moove-In Party to celebrate opening with community
ROYSE CITY, Texas (June 25, 2026) – A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving the Royse City community at its first location on Thursday, July 2, 2026, at 6:00 a.m. Chick-fil-A, Inc. selected Doug Knostman as the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Royse City.
To celebrate, Knostman 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 spots can redeem one free entrée* or kid’s meal inside the restaurant or drive-thru.
Located at 380 W Interstate 30, Chick-fil-A Royse City will serve Guests dine-in, Monday through Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. with drive-thru service available until 10:00 p.m. The restaurant will offer dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, delivery, catering and Mobile Thru.
Locally Owned and Operated
“Royse City has a small-town feel that makes people feel known and valued, even as the community continues to grow,” said Knostman. “My family and I have deep roots here, and after spending the last decade working toward the opportunity to return to Texas, it’s incredibly meaningful to be back. We look forward to serving our Guests with care, investing in our Team Members and making a positive impact both inside and outside the restaurant.”
Knostman’s Chick-fil-A journey began in his forties, inspired by the brand’s values and S. Truett Cathy’s commitment to developing leaders. Following a career as a mechanical engineer, Knostman’s passion for coaching youth basketball showed him the parallels between great coaches and great local Owner-Operators: mastering the basics, building strong teams and inspiring people to work together. Knostman’s passion for coaching and developing others led him to Chick-fil-A in 2015, when he became the local Owner-Operator of a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Ohio. Now, as he returns to the community his family called home for nearly 20 years, Knostman is excited to serve Royse City, support his Team Members and invest in the next generation of leaders.
Caring for the Royse City Community
Knostman is committed to giving back to the Royse City community by:
- Celebrating the opening with a $25,000 donation from Chick-fil-A, Inc. to support local hunger relief efforts of North Texas 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 150 jobs.
To learn more about careers at Chick-fil-A Royse City click here. For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A Royse City, visit the restaurant’s Facebook 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, 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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