Cows eat free on opening day at Chick-fil-A Smith & Livingston

NEW YORK (July 17, 2025) – A new Chick-fil-A^® restaurant will begin serving Guests in Brooklyn on Thursday, July 24 at 6:30 a.m. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Rafael Camargo to serve as the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Smith & Livingston. The new restaurant brings approximately 75 jobs to the community. 

To celebrate the restaurant moo-ving into town, cows will eat free on opening day! Rafael and his team are inviting the community to show off their cow spots at the restaurant on opening day for one free entrée! Whether it’s a full cow suit or a simple cow-spotted accessory, Guests of all ages are encouraged to join the fun. The celebration takes place on opening day, offering the community a chance to celebrate the iconic Chick-fil-A Cows seen in TV commercials and on billboards. Guests dressed in cow attire can redeem the offer of one free entrée* inside the restaurant. 

Located at 31 Smith St., Chick-fil-A Smith & Livingston will serve Guests Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., offering carry-out and delivery.  

Locally Owned and Operated
“I feel very grateful that my passion for serving others led me to Chick-fil-A and after nearly a decade with this extraordinary company, it’s surreal to step into the role of local Owner-Operator at
Chick-fil-A Smith & Livingston,” said Camargo. “As a local Owner-Operator, I feel honored to have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the Brooklyn community. Chick-fil-A Smith & Livingston will offer more than just delicious food – we hope to inspire growth and build meaningful relationships with everyone who walks through our doors.”

• Rafael studied International Business at Montclair State University and currently resides in Brooklyn with his son, with whom he enjoys a Saturday morning breakfast tradition at
  Chick-fil-A.
• Driven by an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for service, Rafael has gained ten years of hands-on experience at Chick-fil-A restaurants across the Tri-State region.

Caring for the Brooklyn Community 
Camargo is committed to giving back to the Brooklyn community by:

• Participating in the Chick-fil-A Shared Table^® program, which redirects surplus food to local nonprofits, helping to create over 35 million meals nationwide to date.
• 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 partners in the greater New York area to aid in the fight against hunger.

For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A Smith & Livingston, 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. 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. Customizations are not available for this offer and 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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