Restaurant adds more than 80 jobs to local economy
SALINAS, Calif. (Aug. 6, 2026) – A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving the Salinas community at its newest location on Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, at 6:30 a.m., creating approximately 80 full- and part-time jobs. Chick-fil-A, Inc. selected Jordan Chroman to be the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A South Salinas, marking his second restaurant in the Salinas community.
Located at 363 E. Market St., Chick-fil-A South Salinas will serve Guests Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., offering dine-in, drive-thru, third-party delivery and mobile pick-up.
To celebrate the opening, Chroman and team invite 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 attire can redeem one free entrée* or kid’s meal inside the restaurant or in the drive-thru.
Investing in the Salinas Community
Chroman is committed to caring for the Salinas community by:
- Creating approximately 80 full- and part-time jobs. Chick-fil-A local Owner-Operators hire and grow top talent through hands-on training and mentoring, competitive pay and benefits, the chance to apply for scholarships through the Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures scholarship program, and the flexibility to thrive in and outside of work — all within a purpose-driven, flexible environment.
- Celebrating the opening with a $25,000 donation from Chick-fil-A, Inc. to Feeding America to support local hunger relief efforts of Food Bank for Monterey County, a local Feeding America partner food bank.
- Participating in the Chick-fil-A Shared Table® program, which redirects surplus food to local nonprofits and has helped to create over 42 million meals to date with over 2,500 restaurants participating.
Locally Owned and Operated
Chick-fil-A’s franchise model is built to have positive impact beyond profits. Each restaurant is owned and operated by a single individual — a small business owner who lives in the community, creates jobs, mentors talent and reinvests directly into the local community. Chroman will work in his restaurant side by side with Team Members each day.
“Opening a second restaurant in Salinas is an exciting milestone because it gives us the opportunity to continue building relationships across Monterey County,” said Chroman. “The support we’ve received from this community over the past five years has been incredible, and I’m grateful for the chance to continue investing in our Team Members and serving our neighbors with genuine care every day.”
Following a 30-year career in the U.S. Army, Chroman became a Chick-fil-A local Owner-Operator in 2021 when he opened Chick-fil-A North Salinas. Inspired by the opportunity to develop people and make a meaningful impact in the community, he has focused on building a strong team, investing in future leaders and creating lasting relationships with Guests across Salinas and Monterey County. As he opens Chick-fil-A South Salinas, Chroman looks forward to expanding those efforts by creating more opportunities for Team Members and continuing to make a positive impact throughout Monterey County.
To learn more about careers at Chick-fil-A South Salinas, click here. For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A South Salinas, visit the restaurant’s Facebook page and follow along on Instagram.
Delicious Food; Outstanding Customer Service
Chick-fil-A is known for creating a welcoming, remarkable restaurant experience, starting with friendly service 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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