Restaurant adds more than 110 jobs to local economy
WAUKEGAN, Ill. (Feb. 5, 2026) – A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving the Waukegan community at its newest location on Thursday, Feb. 12, 2026, at 6:30 a.m., creating approximately 110 full- and part-time jobs. Chick-fil-A, Inc. selected Laura Glogowski to be the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Waukegan.
Located at 790 S Northpoint Blvd., Chick-fil-A Waukegan will serve Guests Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., offering dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, third-party delivery and mobile pick-up. Because Chick-fil-A restaurants are designed to serve the unique needs of each community, Chick-fil-A Waukegan will also feature a play space to serve Guests with children.
Investing in the Waukegan Community
Glogowski is committed to caring for the Waukegan community by:
- Creating approximately 110 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 Feeding America to support local hunger relief efforts in the greater Chicago area.
- Participating in the Chick-fil-A Shared Table® program, which redirects surplus food to local nonprofits and has helped to create over 42 million meals to date with over 2,500 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, mentorstalent and reinvests directly into the local economy. Glogowski will work in her restaurant side by side with Team Members each day.
“Waukegan stood out to me because of its strong sense of community, family values and resilient spirit,” said Glogowski. “My hope for this restaurant is to create positive, memorable moments that change lives — whether through a warm smile, our genuine hospitality or a moment of care that stays with Guests throughout their day. Just as importantly, I look forward to creating a workplace where our Team Members can grow and are surrounded by a supportive community.”
Glogowski’s Chick-fil-A journey began at age 17 as a Front of House Team Member. Raised by entrepreneurial parents and having grown up in a resource-conscious household, she experienced firsthand how opportunity and mentorship through Chick-fil-A could change the trajectory of someone’s life. Today, she brings that perspective to Waukegan, leading with a deep commitment to career development and using her restaurant as a platform to serve and strengthen the community. More about Glogowski’s inspiring path to becoming a local Owner-Operator is available on the Chick-fil-A Press Room.
To learn more about careers at Chick-fil-A Waukegan click here. For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A Waukegan, visit the restaurant’s Facebook page and follow along on Instagram.
Delicious Food; Outstanding Customer Service
Chick-fil-A is known for creating a welcoming, remarkable restaurant experience, starting with friendly service 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, 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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