Restaurant Brings Approximately 120 Full- and Part-Time Jobs to Community, Honors 100 Local Heroes with Free Chick-fil-A Entrées for a Year

SAN BERNARDINO, Calif. (Oct. 17, 2024) – A new Chick-fil-A^® restaurant will begin serving the San Bernardino community on Thursday, Oct. 24, 2024. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Josiah Brown as the independent franchised local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A University Parkway & Hwy 215. 

Located at 4312 N Varsity Ave., Chick-fil-A University Parkway & Hwy 215 will be open for dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, and Mobile Thru from 6:30 a.m. to 12 a.m., Monday through Saturday. Because
Chick-fil-A restaurants are designed to serve the unique needs of each community, Chick-fil-A University Parkway & Hwy 215 will also feature a playground to serve Guests with children.  

The University Parkway & Hwy 215 restaurant joins more than 100 other Chick-fil-A restaurants serving the wider Los Angles market. 

Locally Owned and Operated
Chick-fil-A’s franchise model is essential to how the restaurant serves others. Most Chick-fil-A restaurants are owned and operated by a single individual, which means Chick-fil-A’s local Owner-Operators are small business owners, not passive investors, who work in their restaurants side by side with their Team Members each day. 

In San Bernardino, Josiah will be responsible for all day-to-day activities of the business, including employing approximately 120 full- and part-time Team Members, serving Guests, cultivating relationships with local organizations and businesses, and tailoring philanthropic efforts to meet the San Bernardino community’s needs.  

Born and raised in Sacramento, Josiah has always been driven by a passion for service and community, which shaped his journey to becoming a Chick-fil-A local Owner-Operator. His career with Chick-fil-A began in 2008 as a Team Member, where he quickly embraced the company’s commitment to exceptional hospitality and care for both Guests and Team Members. With over 15 years of experience in the restaurant industry, Josiah is excited to bring his strong leadership and dedication to service to the local community. Alongside his wife, Mariah, who will play a key role in supporting community partners, they are eager to serve delicious food while making a positive impact on the San Bernardino community.  

“I’m incredibly honored to continue my journey with Chick-fil-A as the local Owner-Operator of University Parkway & Hwy 215,” said Josiah. “Chick-fil-A has played a pivotal role in my growth, from starting as a Team Member to now becoming a local Owner-Operator, and I look forward to showing the same care to my Team Members. As I embark on this new chapter, I’m most excited about serving this community one impactful moment at a time.” 

Caring for the San Bernardino Community
The Chick-fil-A business is built to add positive impact beyond profit, including giving back to local communities. Chick-fil-A local Owner-Operators are empowered to support the neighborhoods they serve with a key focus on hunger, education, and specific community needs.  

In celebration of the opening, Chick-fil-A, Inc. has donated $25,000 to Feeding America in honor of the new restaurant. These funds will be distributed to partners in the greater Los Angeles area to aid in the fight against hunger.  

Chick-fil-A University Parkway & Hwy 215 will plan to participate in the Chick-fil-A Shared Table^® program, an initiative that redirects surplus food from the restaurant to local soup kitchens, shelters, food banks and nonprofits in need. To date, more than 30 million meals have been created from Chick-fil-A Shared Table donations from over 2,200 Chick-fil-A restaurants throughout the U.S. and Canada.  

In addition, Chick-fil-A University Parkway & Hwy 215 is recognizing 100 local heroes making an impact in the San Bernardino area by providing them with free Chick-fil-A entrées for a year.  

Team Member Investment
Chick-fil-A local Owner-Operators strive to hire, develop and retain top talent, helping future leaders optimize their skills and providing pathways for personal and professional development in a welcoming, purpose-driven environment. A career at Chick-fil-A offers a wide range of benefits, including 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. Chick-fil-A’s local Owner-Operators are committed to preparing their team for the future, wherever it may lead. To learn more about careers at Chick-fil-A, click here. 

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.   

Made with a real, whole, boneless breast of chicken with no added fillers, the breaded chicken is pressure cooked in fully-refined peanut oil. To complement the great-tasting chicken, fresh produce is delivered to Chick-fil-A restaurants up to six times a week for the best quality and flavor. 

Guests of Chick-fil-A University Parkway & Hwy 215 can place an order for pickup, dine-in, drive-thru, Mobile Thru on the Chick-fil-A^® App or online. When joining the Chick-fil-A One^® tiered membership program, Chick-fil-A One members receive points on every qualifying purchase which can be used to redeem available rewards. To view delivery options in the area, click here. 

For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A University Parkway & Hwy 215, visit the local restaurant’s Facebook page and follow along on Instagram. For more information about Chick-fil-A and stories 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 independent owner-operators in more than 3,000 restaurants across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. In 2023, the company shared plans to expand by 2030 into Europe and Asia.  

Chick-fil-A 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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