Restaurant Brings Approximately 120 Jobs to Community, Donates $25,000 to Address Food Insecurity

WILLIAMSPORT, Pa. (July 24, 2025) – A new Chick-fil-A^® restaurant is ready to serve Williamsport at its newest location opening on Thursday, July 31, creating approximately 120 jobs. Chick-fil-A, Inc. Selected Ryan Braundmeier to be the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Williamsport.  
 
Located at 186 Maynard Street, the new restaurant will serve Guests Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., offering dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, delivery and Mobile Thru. 
 
Locally Owned and Operated 
“Chick-fil-A has felt like home to me for the past eight years, and I’m especially grateful to my wife for introducing me to the brand,” said Braundmeier. “I’m honored to bring that same spirit to Williamsport by building a team that feels like family and creating an environment where every Guest feels cared for.”

• A native of Lititz, Pennsylvania, Braundmeier began his Chick-fil-A journey as a Team Member shortly after graduating from Grove City College, where he first discovered his passion for leadership and service.
• He later joined Chick-fil-A’s Leadership Development Program, gaining hands-on experience in restaurant operations and community engagement as he prepared to become a local Owner-Operator.

Caring for the Williamsport Community
Braundmeier is committed to giving back to the Williamsport 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 Feeding America in honor of the new restaurant. These funds will be distributed to partners in the Williamsport area to aid in the fight against hunger.

To learn more about careers at Chick-fil-A Williamsport, click here. For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A Williamsport, 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, 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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