Restaurant Creates Approximately 140 Jobs, Guests Invited to Dress in Cow Print on Opening Day for Free Entrée
CHICO, Calif. (Aug. 3, 2026) – The first Chick-fil-A® restaurant in Chico will begin serving Guests on Thursday, Aug. 13 at 6:30 a.m. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Matt Hock to serve as the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A South Chico.
Located at 2018 Forest Ave, Chick-fil-A South Chico will serve Guests Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., offering dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out and delivery. The Chico restaurant brings approximately 140 jobs to the community.
To celebrate the opening, Guests are welcome to join the fun by dressing in cow print on opening day to receive a free entrée.
Locally Owned and Operated
“Bringing Chick-fil-A to Chico is incredibly meaningful because this community has played such an important role in my family’s life,” said Hock. “I’m excited to welcome Guests with genuine hospitality, create meaningful opportunities for Team Members and build lasting relationships throughout the community.”
More About Hock
- A California State University, Chico graduate, Hock has long considered Chico home, spending more than 20 years living, working and raising his family in the region.
- After serving as the local Owner-Operator of a Chick-fil-A in Nevada, he is excited to return to the community that helped shape him.
- Hock is passionate about creating a restaurant where Guests feel cared for, Team Members have the opportunity to grow, and the restaurant serves as a positive presence in the Chico community.
Opening Day Moove-In Party at Chick-fil-A South Chico
To celebrate the restaurant moo-ving into town, Hock and his team are inviting the community to show off their cow spots on opening day for a free entrée.
- Since 1995, the Cows have been a beloved part of Chick-fil-A, encouraging humans to skip burgers and “Eat More Chikin” – and now it’s Chico’s turn to join the herd.
- Guests dressed in cow print – whether it’s a full cow costume or a simple cow-spotted accessory – can enjoy one free entrée or kid’s meal* in person inside the restaurant or in the drive-thru.
Caring for the Chico Community
Hock is committed to giving back to the Chico community by:
- Providing 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 Chico area to aid in the fight to end hunger.
- 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.
To learn more about careers at Chick-fil-A South Chico, click here. 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 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 Original Nugget, 8-ct Grilled Nugget 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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