Chick-fil-A adds more than 95 jobs to local economy, hosts Moove-In Party to celebrate opening with community
SAN JUAN, Texas (Oct. 22, 2026) – A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving the San Juan community on Thursday, Oct. 29, 2026 at 6:30 a.m., creating approximately 95 full-and-part-time jobs. Chick-fil-A, Inc. selected Rodrigo Ortega as the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Shops at Chavez.
Located at 601 N Cesar Chavez Road, Chick-fil-A Shops at Chavez will serve Guests Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 11:00 p.m., offering dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, third-party delivery, mobile pick-up and Mobile Thru.
To celebrate, Ortega 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 in the drive-thru.
Investing in the San Juan Community
Ortega is committed to caring for the San Juan community by:
- Creating approximately 95 full- and part-time jobs. Chick-fil-A local Owners-Operators hire and grow top talent through hands-on training and mentoring, competitive pay and benefits, the chance to apply for scholarships to support continued education, 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 support local hunger relief efforts of Food Bank of the Rio Grande Valley, 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 and has helped to create over 50 million meals to date with over 2,700 restaurants participating.
Locally Owned and Operated
Chick-fil-A’s franchise model drives meaningful economic growth at the local level. 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 economy. Ortega will work in his
restaurant side by side with Team Members each day.
“I grew up in a border community, and I know firsthand how much a first job can shape someone’s future. My first job was at Chick-fil-A when I was 17, and I’m proud to now create those same opportunities for others in a community that feels like home,” said Rodrigo Ortega. “I want this restaurant to be a place where every Guest feels genuinely cared for and every Team Member feels supported, grows as a leader and sees what’s possible for their future.”
Born in Ciudad Juarez, Mexico, and raised in El Paso, Ortega has spent more than 20 years in Texas border communities, including El Paso and Del Rio. Ortega’s Chick-fil-A journey began at age 17 as a Team Member at El Paso, where he worked while learning English. Inspired by his brother Edgar, who has been a Chick-fil-A local Owner-Operator for more than 15 years, Ortega went on to complete the Chick-fil-A® Leadership Development Program and travel across the United States and Puerto Rico to manage and open new restaurants.
Now relocating to the Rio Grande Valley, Ortega is excited to put down roots in San Juan, serve neighbors in a community that feels familiar and connect with Guests in a way that makes them feel at home.
To learn more about careers at Chick-fil-A Shops at Chavez, click here. For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A Shops at Chavez, visit the restaurant’s Facebook page.
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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