Restaurant Brings Approximately 150 Jobs to Community, Donates $25,000 to Address Food Insecurity

DACULA, Ga. (May 12, 2025) – A new Chick-fil-A^® restaurant is ready to serve Dacula at its newest location opening on Thursday, May 15, 2025, creating approximately 150 jobs. Chick-fil-A, Inc. selected Kolby Shepherd to be the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A South Dacula.  

Located at 881 Harbins Road, the new restaurant will serve Guests Monday through Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 10 p.m., offering dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, delivery, catering and Mobile Thru. 

Locally Owned and Operated
“My vision is for our restaurant to be the standard of excellence—not just in how we serve our food, but in how we love our neighbors,” said Shepherd. “I’m incredibly thankful for the opportunity to build something special in South Dacula. This restaurant will be a place where Guests feel cared for, and where our Team is united by a shared passion for service.”

• A Georgia native, Shepherd grew up enjoying Chick-fil-A breakfast before school—an early connection that sparked a lifelong love for the Brand.
• Shepherd became a local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Bainbridge in 2019, where he and his team were recognized for their community impact and exceptional service.
• Now, Shepherd brings that same passion to Dacula, where he and his family are excited to be closer to family and deepen their roots in a community they are proud to call home. 
  

Caring for the Dacula Community 
Shepherd is committed to giving back to the Dacula community by:

• Participating in the Chick-fil-A Shared Table^® program, which redirects surplus food to local nonprofits and has helped to create over 35 million meals to date.
• Celebrating the opening with a $25,000 donation from Chick-fil-A, Inc. to Atlanta Community Food Bank to support local hunger relief efforts in the greater Atlanta area.
• Recognizing 100 local heroes making an impact in the Dacula community by providing them with free Chick-fil-A entrées for a year.

To learn more about careers at Chick-fil-A South Dacula, click here. For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A South Dacula, visit the restaurant’s Facebook page 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. 

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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