Restaurant Celebrates with Cows Eat Free Offer on Opening Day and $25,000 Donation to Address Food Insecurity
TEMPE, Ariz. (Oct. 17, 2025) – A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving the Tempe community at its newest location on Thursday, Oct. 23, 2025, at 6:00 a.m., creating approximately 50 jobs.
Chick-fil-A, Inc. selected Brandon Barrett as the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A University at Dorsey, marking his third restaurant in the community.
To celebrate the restaurant opening, Barrett and team are calling on the community to show their spots 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 in the drive-thru or at the walk-up window.
Located at 1160 E. University Drive, Chick-fil-A University at Dorsey will serve Guests Monday through Saturday from 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., offering drive-thru, carry-out and Mobile Thru. Designed for speed and efficiency, this drive thru-focused location offers added convenience to serve Guests through its drive-thru and a walk-up window for carry-out.
Locally Owned and Operated
“I’ve had the wonderful opportunity to serve the Tempe community for the past 20 years, helping develop the next generation of leaders while creating meaningful experiences for Guests,” said Barrett. “Chick-fil-A University at Dorsey is an exciting next step in my journey of service. The new restaurant will allow us to feed students delicious meals in between classes and help on-the-go Guests feed their families in a more convenient way, all without sacrificing any of the genuine care or hospitality
Chick-fil-A is known for.”
Chick-fil-A has always played a large role in Barrett’s life – Barrett’s father worked for Chick-fil-A, Inc. for nearly 40 years. Barrett’s own journey began when he was selected as the local Owner-Operator of a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Mesa in 2005. He has served as an Operator at various restaurants in the greater Phoenix area since then and considers himself lucky to have been part of the team effort to expand Chick-fil-A’s presence and impact in the region. He will continue to operate Chick-fil-A University at Mill and Chick-fil-A Broadway at Priest alongside the new restaurant.
Caring for the Tempe Community
Barrett is committed to giving back to the Tempe community by:
- 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 Phoenix area to aid in the fight against 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.
- Expanding his impact of local giving, particularly through ongoing partnerships with local organizations including Sun Devil Athletics, Downtown Tempe, Adopt-A-Street Tempe and more. Barrett’s restaurants also fundraise for a plethora of organizations in the community to address hunger, homelessness and education.
To learn more about careers at Chick-fil-A University at Dorsey, click here. For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A University at Dorsey, 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.
Opening Day Offer Details
*Guests who dress in cow attire on opening day can redeem the offer of one free entrée in the drive-thru or at the walk-up window. 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 Chick-fil-A® Nuggets, 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. No purchase is necessary. See the restaurant for more details. To learn more about the Chick-fil-A Cows, click here.
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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