Led by local Owner-Operator, Josh Faretta
CHICAGO (Mar. 02, 2026) – A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving the Chicago community at its newest location on Thursday, March 5, 2026, at 6:30 a.m., creating approximately 60 jobs. Chick-fil-A, Inc. selected Josh Faretta, to be the local
Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Wicker Park, marking his second restaurant in the community.
Located at 1244 N Ashland Ave., Chick-fil-A Wicker Park will serve Guests Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. offering dine-in, carry-out, third-party delivery, mobile pick-up and Chick-fil-A® Delivery.
Locally Owned and Operated
“Wicker Park holds such a special place in our hearts,” said Faretta. “Over the past four years, my wife and I have had the privilege of getting to know this community and seeing firsthand how a positive experience can impact people, through a delicious meal, meaningful opportunities for Team Members and genuine hospitality. Opening a second restaurant allows us to expand that impact by developing more leaders, creating more jobs and serving our neighbors with care every day.”
An Illinois native raised in Blue Island, Faretta began his Chick-fil-A journey in 2013 as a Team Member before becoming the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Bucktown in 2021. He will continue operating that restaurant alongside the new Wicker Park location. He and his wife are excited to deepen their investment in the neighborhood by building a restaurant that is committed to investing in the people and relationships that make Wicker Park special.
Caring for the Wicker Park Community
Faretta is committed to giving back to the Wicker Park community by:
- Celebrating the opening with a $25,000 donation from Chick-fil-A, Inc. to support local hunger relief efforts of Greater Chicago Food Depository, a Feeding America partner food bank, in honor of the new restaurant.
- 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 Wicker Park, click here. For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A Wicker Park, visit the restaurant’s Facebook page and follow along on Instagram.
To celebrate the opening, Faretta and team are inviting the community to show their spots at a Moove-In Party 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 inside the restaurant.
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 or kid’s meal 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, 8-ct Grilled Nuggets, 8-ct Chick-fil-A® 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.
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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