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Restaurant to Bring Approximately 120 Full- and Part-Time Jobs to Community

OSHKOSH, Wis. (Jan. 5, 2021) – Chick-fil-A®  Oshkosh, located off I-41 and Omro Rd., is slated to open for business on Thursday, Jan. 7. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Ty Dillon as the independent franchise Owner and Operator of the first Chick-fil-A restaurant in Oshkosh. Ty will be responsible for all day-to-day activities of the business, including employing approximately 120 full- and part-time Team Members, cultivating relationships with local organizations and neighboring businesses, and serving Guests. Chick-fil-A Oshkosh is located at 1047 N. Washburn St. and will be open from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

At Chick-fil-A, safe service is our first priority. New Chick-fil-A restaurants will take additional time to review operations and make sure appropriate precautions are in place before opening their dining rooms, to ensure the safety of Guests and Team Members. Currently, Chick-fil-A Oshkosh will open for drive-thru service only. Guests can take advantage of contactless ordering and payment through the Chick-fil-A mobile app. To learn more about Chick-fil-A’s response to the coronavirus, please visit chick-fil-a.com/covid.

In place of the traditional Chick-fil-A First 100® Grand Opening celebration, Chick-fil-A Oshkosh will be surprising 100 local heroes making an impact in Oshkosh. Additionally, the Chick-fil-A Foundation has partnered with Feeding America to donate $25,000 to a local food bank for every new restaurant opening. To aid in the fight against hunger, this donation will go toward organizations in Oshkosh that are doing good work to care for others.

Locally Owned and Operated

Chick-fil-A Oshkosh is locally owned and operated by Ty Dillon. Ty was introduced to Chick-fil-A and tasted the famous original Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich for the first time when he was a student at Dallas Baptist University in Dallas, Texas. Inspired by the Chick-fil-A’s great-tasting food and genuine hospitality, Ty grew an appreciation for the brand.

In 2011, Ty graduated college with a Bachelor of Science and master’s degree in Accounting. Upon graduating, he accepted a position at Crowe Horwath LLP accounting firm in his hometown of Indianapolis, Ind. After two years at the firm, Ty and his wife moved back to the Lone Star State to begin his Chick-fil-A journey. While applying for the franchisee selection process, Ty spent three years working at Chick-fil-A Schertz in Schertz, Texas, learning the ins and outs of the business. To continue developing his business and leadership skills, Ty and his family moved back to the Midwest, where he served as a Leader for two years at Chick-fil-A Pyramids in Indianapolis, Ind. After five years of hard work and determination, Ty was selected to become the Operator of his first Restaurant in 2019 at Chick-fil-A Dayton Mall in Dayton, Ohio. Shortly after a year, Ty was given the opportunity to relocate to Wisconsin in order to become the Operator of Chick-fil-A Oshkosh.

Ty and his wife have two children and value spending quality time with their family. He is an outdoor enthusiast and loves spending time running, hunting, hiking and camping. He has a passion for developing others and is eager for the opportunity to build relationships in the local community

“My family and I are excited to join the Oshkosh community. We look forward to building new relationships and making a positive impact in the lives of our Team Members and Guests,” said Ty. “As the Owner and Operator of the first Chick-fil-A restaurant in Oshkosh, I have the honor and privilege of working to provide a remarkable experience for every person we encounter.”

Team Member Investment

Chick-fil-A franchised Operators prioritize hiring, developing and retaining top talent, and providing a great work environment for people of all ages and backgrounds. They also offer their Team Members opportunities for flexible work hours and leadership growth, competitive pay and benefits, hands-on training and mentoring, and the chance to apply for scholarships to support their continuing education. As with all Chick-fil-A restaurants, Team Members are guaranteed Sundays off.

Quality Ingredients; Delicious Food

Chick-fil-A focuses on serving customers great-tasting food made with high quality ingredients. Chick-fil-A Lemonade is made from three simple ingredients: lemon juice, sugar and water. All U.S. Chick-fil-A restaurants now serve chicken raised with No Antibiotics Ever, starting from the egg. By not allowing antibiotics of any kind, Chick-fil-A chicken meets the highest commitment for non-antibiotic use. For more information about the Chick-fil-A No Antibiotics Ever commitment, visit www.chick-fil-a.com/no-antibiotics-ever.

Commitment to Customer Service

With a longstanding tradition in the restaurant industry for setting high standards in customer service, Chick-fil-A earned recognition for providing the "best fast food customer service in America" according to America's Best Customer Service 2019 report by Newsweek, among other honors.

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. For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A Oshkosh, visit the Chick-fil-A Oshkosh Facebook page and follow along on Instagram.

About Chick-fil-A, Inc.

Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A, Inc. is a family owned and privately held restaurant company founded in 1967 by S. Truett Cathy. Devoted to serving the local communities in which its franchised restaurants operate, and known for its original chicken sandwich, Chick-fil-A serves freshly prepared food in more than 2,600 restaurants in 47 states, Washington, D.C., and Canada.

A leader in customer service satisfaction, Chick-fil-A was named top fast food restaurant in Newsweek’s 2019 America’s Best Customer Service report and received several honors in QSR’s 2019 Reader’s Choice Awards, including “The Most Respected Quick-Service Brand” and “Best Brand for Overall Experience”. Additionally, Glassdoor named Chick-fil-A one of the top 100 best places to work in 2020. More information on Chick-fil-A is available at www.chick-fil-a.com.

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