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For the Mayen-Solórzano brothers, Chick-fil-A is a family thing

The Mayen-Solórzano brothers work together to support two Chick-fil-A restaurants near Los Angeles and are now starring in new social spots that celebrate their enthusiasm for the Chick-fil-A family.

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Halloween at Chick-fil-A: Pumpkins, treats and costumes, oh my!

Finding a Halloween activity the whole family will love can seem like a scary task. Luckily, Chick-fil-A restaurants make it easy for everyone to get in on the Halloween fun. From pop-up pumpkin patches to trunk-or-treats, sometimes the perfect activity is right around the corner at your closest Chick-fil-A!

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Georgia restaurant and nonprofit team up to fight hunger through Chick-fil-A Shared Table^®

The Walton County Boys & Girls Club and Chick-fil-A Monroe have joined forces for more than five years to distribute meals to their community.

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Corporate Social Responsibility: Our commitment to having a positive influence

How 2021 gave Operators, Team Members, staff and even customers a chance to serve our communities

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The future of delivery is here: Chick-fil-A is testing autonomous delivery robots as the next frontier to serving guests wherever they are

From mall food courts to urban downtown locations, a limited number of restaurants are prototyping autonomous delivery robots

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Fort Worth Operator makes an impact through composting

Watch and read how Chick-fil-A Centreport in Fort Worth, Texas, is caring for the environment by using Dallas-based Cowboy Compost for composting food waste.

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Heart to heart: A young customer and Team Member bond over their heart transplant journeys

How a Chick-fil-A® Team Member and young guest bonded over their heart transplant journeys

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Eating gluten-free at Chick-fil-A^® restaurants

If you live a gluten-free lifestyle, you know it all too well. You go to a restaurant and aren’t sure what you can eat. And ordering a sandwich? Usually not an option.

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This Valentine’s Day, make someone’s day with a tray from Chick-fil-A

Anyone can give a dozen red roses for Valentine’s Day. Candy hearts? So last year. If you want to do something a bit out of box for that special someone in your life, all you have to do is swing by a participating Chick-fil-A® restaurant to pick up a 30-count Chick-fil-A® Nuggets, 10-count Chick-n-Minis® or 6-count Chocolate Chunk Cookies in a heart-shaped container.

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Is Chick-fil-A open on New Year’s?

Good news! If you’re looking to end 2021 with a Nugget Tray or ring in 2022 with Waffle Fries, Chick-fil-A will be open for both. Most Chick-fil-A locations will be open on New Year’s Eve from 6:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., while on New Year’s Day, most restaurants will be open from 10:30 a.m. to 6:00 p.m.

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Give the gift of a Chick-fil-A gift card

What’s better than enjoying a warm Chick-fil-A meal? Sharing it with others. Let us help you take the guesswork out of your gift shopping during the holidays. Our new eGift Cards and Gift Cards come in a wide variety of styles for friends and family, young and old, and will be sure to delight anyone on your list.

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Your Essential Guide to Every Single Airport Chick-fil-A

Picture this: You’re stuck in an airport waiting on a delayed flight. And you’re starving. And all you want are some waffle fries. Or maybe you’ve got a layover, you don’t live near a Chick-fil-A (yet!) and this is finally your chance to taste the Original Chicken Sandwich -- if you and your rolling luggage can make it to the next terminal in time.

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Is Chick-fil-A open on Thanksgiving? 

If you’ve found this page, you’re probably wondering if we are open on Thanksgiving Day.

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Advancing their education, and building life-long friendships along the way

Two Chick-fil-A Team Members and True Inspiration Scholars reflect on the impact the Chick-fil-A scholarship and mentoring programs have had on their lives.

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The history behind Chick-fil-A Shared Table™

How this program grew from one Tennessee restaurant to more than 1,200 participating locations and more than 10 million meals donated

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Conozca al gerente de Chick-fil-A Azusa realizando esfuerzos para construir un futuro mejor

Erika Paz believes in bringing opportunity and growth to her community and her team

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Introducing Little Blue Menu: Delivering what everyone wants to eat bundled in one simple order

New delivery kitchen concept set to pilot in Nashville will offer hundreds of menu options across four restaurants bundled in one delivery order

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Types of Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures Scholarships

Each year, Chick-fil-A awards two types of scholarships to Team Members: True Inspiration Scholarships ($25,000) and Leadership Scholarships ($1,000 or $2,500).

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Frequently asked questions about Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures Scholarships

Are you a Chick-fil-A Team Member (or potential Team Member) interested in applying for one of our 2021 scholarship awards? Here are the questions we’re often asked about the program.

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How Chick-fil-A restaurants are using leftover food to serve their local communities and help the environment

Every day in Chick-fil-A restaurants across the country, Team Members prepare and serve thousands of pounds of food – Chicken Sandwiches, Salads, Chick-fil-A® Nuggets and more – to guests. In preparing these food items, Team Members seek to ensure a minimal amount of food goes to waste. But, when there is surplus food, Chick-fil-A restaurants have the opportunity to donate to those in need through the Chick-fil-A Shared Table program.

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A new way to order Chick-fil-A favorites

Chick-fil-A customers are able to order delivery for their favorite Chick-fil-A menu items with online ordering on chick-fil-a.com.

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The Chick-fil-A Impact Accelerator: Helping nonprofits sustain their purpose and scale their impact

How Chick-fil-A is empowering nonprofit leaders to take their programming to the next level

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Is Chick-fil-A open on July 4th?

The 4th of July is for friends, family, fireworks… and chicken! This year, the holiday is on a Sunday so Chick-fil-A® locations around the country will be closed. Restaurants will re-open Monday morning, July 5 for normal operation hours

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Power play: Chick-fil-A to pilot solar-powered microgrids as energy strategy for restaurants

“Our California Operators live on pins and needles, never knowing when they’ll face unplanned power shutdowns. Running a restaurant is already complex, and this is a layer of complexity we hope to remove for them,” Stephanie Armistead, Chick-fil-A’s Principal Program Lead, Sustainability.

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My Chick-fil-A Success Story: From restaurant Team Member to fifth-grade teacher

“I could go on and on about everything my local Chick-fil-A restaurant experience taught me. But if I had to choose just three lessons, they would be leadership, communication and teamwork.”

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My Chick-fil-A Success Story: Team-Member-turned-Team-Leader focuses on creating connections

“As a company, business and family, it’s very important that we all form connections and teach our Team Members how to connect with guests.”

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My Chick-fil-A Success Story: How being a Team Member prepared this ER nurse to care on the frontlines

“Being able to have all my patients feel cared for and understood and listened to — I learned that skill from Chick-fil-A.”

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Is Chick-fil-A Open on Memorial Day?

Check out Chick-fil-A's restaurant hours this upcoming Memorial Day

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Honoring Operators who serve: For Quincy Springs, it’s people first, mission always

When presented with the opportunity to open the first Chick-fil-A on Atlanta’s historic Westside, this Army veteran knew he was the man for the job.

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Surprise! 12 restaurant Team Members receive $25,000 scholarships from Chick-fil-A

This year, Chick-fil-A awarded a total of $19 million in scholarships to help Team Members achieve remarkable futures

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Women who inspire us: Meet the Chick-fil-A Operator who found her purpose in an unexpected place

This Women’s History Month, we’re highlighting the stories of female Chick-fil-A Operators who inspire us.

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A Team Member in New York charts a new culinary path with Chick-fil-A

When COVID-19 caused Yunha Moh to close his own restaurant, he found an unexpected opportunity in his local Chick-fil-A

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Celebrating Truett on his 100th Birthday

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Behind the scenes of the Chick-fil-A Drive-Thru

The drive-thru experience is all a game of seconds

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What’s New with the Chick-fil-A One^® Rewards Program?

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Going the extra mile

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Open for business

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How two plane rides changed the lives of an Operator and his Team Member

El Paso, Texas, Operator Enrique Baca became one of Chick-fil-A's youngest Operators and used his platform to change a Team Member's life on a trip to a THRIVE Farmers® coffee farm in Guatemala.

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From AL to LA: Operator Stanley Webster realizes his dream, in his dream city

As Stanley begins the next phase of his career as the newest Operator of a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Los Angeles, he is renewing his vow to make a difference in the lives of his Team Members

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Every problem has a solution

Adar Hussein, from Atlanta, was named one of 12 Chick-fil-A Team Members to receive $25,000 as part of the Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures Scholarships initiative this year.

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Innovation meets demand: Introducing Chick-fil-A Supply

With the continued growth of Chick-fil-A® restaurants, it became more difficult to keep up with the volume of food and products through the company’s existing distribution network. To address this need, the company created Chick-fil-A Supply®.

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The heart of the kitchen

Colin, an 18-year-old resident of Wilson, North Carolina, was chosen to receive $25,000 as part of the Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures Scholarships initiative, which awards scholarships to extraordinary Team Members across the U.S and Canada for use toward their education goals.

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Tuition discounts for Chick-fil-A Team Members

In addition to scholarships, Chick-fil-A offers tuition discounts and grants to our Team Members to more than 100 colleges and universities through a partnership with Scholarship America.

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Serving Chicken Sandwiches, with a side of gratitude

Amid the COVID-19 pandemic, Chick-fil-A Operators are giving back to their communities in creative and thoughtful ways.

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The ‘Quiet Strength’ behind Chick-fil-A^®

Jeannette Cathy, wife to S. Truett Cathy, was the “quiet strength” behind Chick-fil-A’s growth

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Operators creatively celebrate Team Members who earned $2,500 college scholarships — even from a distance

Chick-fil-A Leadership Scholarships give students the financial boost they need in recognition of their leadership, academic achievements and service — both inside the restaurant and within their communities.

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Our same commitment to you, with new changes to our restaurants

At Chick-fil-A, we are focused on finding ways to best care for our guests, particularly as we navigate the unparalleled circumstances of COVID-19. As we incorporate social distancing into our daily routines, we are shifting the way we extend hospitality.

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Chick-fil-A awards $25,000 scholarships to 12 restaurant Team Members

For 50 years, Chick-fil-A has invested in the hopes and dreams of restaurant Team Members across the country. As part of its commitment to providing pathways to growth and opportunity for restaurant employees, Chick-fil-A offers Remarkable Futures Scholarships and educational grants to eligible Team Members. Thanks to this educational initiative, $17 million in scholarships will be given to 6,700 Team Members in 2020.

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A second chance at college

In 2017, Jamie Oriente thought she’d hit rock bottom. The 21-year-old’s parents had recently divorced and money was tight. With no way to pay her tuition, she was forced to drop out of Stockton University, where she was studying to become a second-grade teacher.

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Meet the chef who put the spice in our Spicy Chicken Sandwich

While many of us are thinking ahead to our next meal, Chef Angela Wadlington is thinking about what our cravings will look like many meals – and possibly years – from now.

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More than a sport: Nonprofit inspires on and off the golf course

When 10-year-old Noelia first picked up a golf club, she knew next to nothing about the sport beyond one thing: just keep swinging. Growing up in a Dominican family in the Bronx, the sport was an unfamiliar hobby, but she didn’t let that stop her. Week after week, she worked with a coach on her swing, putting and driving as part of an after-school program. Yet with each swing, she was building far more than precision and coordination.

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Turning Up the Heat: Select cities test expanded Chick-fil-A spicy menu

Get ready for something spicy! We are brought the heat to the menu last fall in Philadelphia, Central Texas and South Texas, and now Phoenix is getting in on the spicy treatment. Restaurants in the Phoenix area are being added to the list for testing new Spicy Chick-n-Strips – a combination of two customer favorites, the original Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips and the Spicy Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich.

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The parent’s guide to Chick-fil-A

When you become a parent, there are countless things you have to learn: How to feed a baby. How to survive without sleep. How to have a social life centered around a tiny human. These are just the things you expect.

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Which College Campuses Serve Chick-fil-A?

There are a lot of questions that students should ask before deciding where to go to college: What are the dorms like? How much is tuition? How close is the nearest Chick-fil-A?

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Finding a family and a future at Chick-fil-A

It didn’t take long for Operator Kristie Bergstrom to see the potential in one of her new Team Members at Chick-fil-A Long Beach Traffic Circle. College student Nelson Rivera hit the ground running, working six days a week to help support his family and pay his way through school.

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What is Together Time? The season's most elusive gift.

Since first opening its doors, Chick-fil-A has valued quality time together. From building relationships with guests, to encouraging shared moments between friends and families, togetherness has been at the core of our business. And this holiday season, we wanted to extend that spirit of “Together Time” even further.

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From Chick-fil-A to the White House

Whether on stage, in the classroom or behind the counter, Chick-fil-A 2019 True Inspiration Scholarship winner Corryn Barnes knows the meaning of hard work. Following the lead of her supportive parents, Tommy and Diana, Barnes grew up believing that no dream is too big – even one to become the President of the United States. ​

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Finding success in the face of adversity

Chick-fil-A Team Member and $25,000 scholarship recipient Rodolfo Villegas is using his past obstacles to help others and build a bright future.

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‘You take this house, and I’ll take yours.’

Ten people, three bedrooms, one bathroom. Such was life growing up for John Starr. In the tiny home, Starr shared his bedroom mattress with a brother, while three other brothers slept in the bunks below. “It was pretty cramped,” concedes Starr, now 33, who is the local franchise Operator of Chick-fil-A Snellville, just outside Atlanta.

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Three things to know about the new bowls at Chick-fil-A

The next time you order your favorite Chick-fil-A salad or a side of Mac & Cheese, it may look a little different. No need to worry – you’ll find the same juicy chicken, fresh produce or creamy cheese blend inside, but the packaging you’re accustomed to is getting a makeover.

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Chick-fil-A Leader Academy: high schoolers leading the way

For Shelly Young, Operator of Chick-fil-A Marbach at 410, in San Antonio, Texas, working with young people is not only a part of her and her husband Jack’s daily life in the restaurant—it’s their passion. So, when they first discovered the opportunity to start a Chick-fil-A Leader Academy program in their community, they jumped at the chance.

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Training the next generation of leaders

A room of 30 high school students watches a video explaining how to lead by serving others. This sparks a classroom discussion where students share stories about times when they have experienced the power of giving back. The class then brainstorms some ways they can give back to their community right now.

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Sustainable design: Changing the way Chick-fil-A restaurants are built

When you step foot in a new Chick-fil-A restaurant in the future, it may look and feel similar to other restaurants but behind the scenes, the design and construction process is now much more advanced and sustainable — with a big advantage being the reduction of waste during the construction process.

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Five-year-old becomes a Chick-fil-A Team Member for a day

Last Saturday, Mark Silcox arrived to his first day on the job. He donned his red Chick-fil-A uniform, affixed his nametag and secured a microphone on his collar. For the most part, he looked like every other Team Member at the Sylvania & Talmadge Chick-fil-A in Toledo, Ohio, but one thing made him stick out. Mark is 5 years old.

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Chick-fil-A Team Member helps student learn to tie a tie

For his first home football game, Columbia, S.C., student Terence Frechette needed to arrive to school that morning wearing a dress shirt and tie. One problem: Terence didn’t know how to tie a tie. It’s a skill his father would have taught him, but he was currently deployed.

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A powerful collaboration

She’s an accomplished animal scientist, an author, an international speaker and the subject of an HBO documentary. And according to the New York Times, she may also be the world’s most famous person with autism. She was also recently named to the National Women’s Hall of Fame!

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The difference is in the details

The homemade taste you crave without any of the hassle – it’s the little things that make Mac & Cheese a big hit.

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Eddie White: The inspiration behind the Chick-fil-A scholarship program

In the summer of 1948, Eddie White showed up for his first day of work at the Dwarf Grill in Hapeville, Georgia. The oldest of seven children, he felt a responsibility to help his parents support the family. The restaurant’s owner, Truett Cathy, had a similar story, and was glad to offer White a summer job.

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A Better Way to Tailgate: Football and Nuggets

What’s the best dish you’ve ever brought to a tailgate? Spicy wings? An old family recipe for potato salad? If you’re not much of a chef, the answer to this question might just be, “Myself!” To kick off the start of this year’s tailgating season – and to celebrate the teams that will be playing in the Chick-fil-A Kickoff Games – we are combining two of our favorite things to create the ultimate tailgating dish: Football and Chicken.

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Super Chick-fil-A fans showing super Chick-fil-A love

Chick-fil-A fans, we love you. From guests who dress up on Cow Appreciation Day to customers who celebrate Chick-fil-A One Red Status, we're grateful for your commitment every day. Some take it to another level — and for that, we’re flattered. Here are some of our favorite posts from Chick-fil-A super fans!

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100 Days at Chick-fil-A

“I’ve loved Chick-fil-A from the time I was just a little kid,” says Joey Smith, adding that every time his mom asked where he wanted to eat, the answer was “Chick-fil-A.” Fast-forward to today, and Smith, now a high school junior, loves it as much as when he was a child.

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“Covert Cows”

During his three decades as the head of marketing for Chick-fil-A, Steve Robinson was integrally involved in the company’s growth, and an architect of its innovative and distinct approach to connecting with customers. He recently wrote his first book, a memoir chronicling his time at the company, personal career and faith journey. Titled “Covert Cows and Chick-fil-A: How Faith, Cows and Chicken Built an Iconic Brand,” it details the important moments and pivotal decisions that helped turn Chick-fil-A into one of the most beloved and respected brands in the world. In advance of the book’s release, we asked Robinson to share more on his experiences and insights.

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The best of Cow Appreciation Day 2019

Have you herd the news? For Chick-fil-A’s 15th annual Cow Appreciation Day, bovine buffs of all ages visited their local Chick-fil-A restaurants to show off their udder-ly amazing “Eat Mor Chikin®” Cow costumes. That’s why you were probably seeing spots on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook—they were all for #CowAppreciationDay, of course! More than 15,000 posts moo-ved the day up to a top trend on Twitter as fans sported their outfits in exchange for a free entrée.

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Spreading acts of kindness, 280 characters at a time

Whether it’s digging through the trash to find a customer’s keys, helping out a stranded driver or inviting a child make their own Icedream—these everyday moments all add up to define the “little things” that matter to us at Chick-fil-A.

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A Team Member’s powerful words inspire millions

When Abram Waller was a boy, his father, Don Moon, sometimes picked him up from school with cuts on his hands. These were markings from his job as a mechanic. When Waller inquired about the cuts, his soft-spoken father gently smiled and said, “I work hard for my family.” ​

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First look at the 2019 Cow Appreciation Day t-shirts

Cow Appreciation Day. It’s the one day a year where herds of cow-clad guests come out to their local Chick-fil-A restaurants and show their spots in exchange for a free entrée. This year, Chick-fil-A’s 15th annual Cow Appreciation Day will take place on Tuesday, July 9.

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Texas community finds calm – and Chicken Sandwiches – in the storm

No one predicted the intensity of the storm. In just four hours, 12 inches of rain fell on Sugar Land, Texas, and the nearby Brazos River quickly flooded neighborhoods. Drivers searched for higher ground, but came up short, the impassable roads leaving many stranded in their vehicles for hours.

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Composting at Chick-fil-A: Completing the circle

When Kristen Baskin moved to Athens, Georgia, in 2012, she was surprised to find there wasn’t a composting service offered to businesses in town. Composting is a simple process: Businesses place organic material, like food scraps, into a compost container that is collected each week and taken to a compost facility. There, the organic material breaks down and turns into nutrient-rich soil that can be shared with local farms or gardens — or can be delivered back to the business to use.

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Which Music Venues Serve Chick-fil-A?

Festival season. Temperatures – and curtains -- are rising across the country, and on any given night, smart phones are being hoisted overhead trying to capture it all. The closing of spring and beginning of summer means people crave some sunshine and songs. In case you’re also craving a classic Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich while you’re singing along with your favorite band, we’ve got you covered. Here’s a list of every music venue that serves a side of Waffles Fries with your summer concerts.

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Why are some Chick-fil-A menu items only available for a limited time?

It’s official: Chick-fil-A’s summer menu items have returned to restaurant menu boards nationwide. This year, we’re welcoming back two seasonal favorites – the Smokehouse BBQ Bacon Sandwich and Peach Milkshake – and one newcomer, the Strawberry Passion Tea Lemonade.

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4 perks of working at Chick-fil-A

Working at a Chick-fil-A restaurant may include a few things one would expect – preparing food, taking orders and serving guests. However, Chick-fil-A Team Members tell us that it’s the unexpected experiences that makes the real difference.

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Celebrating the Beloved Community

The “Beloved Community.” The term, and the vision it represents, was made popular by Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. at the height of the civil rights movement. In many of his speeches, Dr. King spoke about its meaning - a world where poverty, hunger and homelessness would not exist and where racism, bigotry, prejudice and discrimination would be replaced by love and brotherhood.

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The Atlanta artist redefining the path to creativity

Patrick Lewis’ mornings look starkly different than they did just four years ago. As he bundles up for the brisk morning air and makes the quick trek through his backyard, he cranks up the space heater in his studio shed and gets to work.

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"Roger eats for free"

Ninety-two-year-old Roger Merrill left his childhood dairy farm in Maryland seven decades ago and did incredible things: he studied engineering at Johns Hopkins University, helped guide IBM into supercomputer and barcode eras, and traveled the country.

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What happens when a Chick-fil-A is closed for remodeling?

Kent Island is relatively secluded, spanning 32 square miles between the foot of the Chesapeake Bay Bridge and Maryland’s Eastern Shore. The community is close-knit. So when Chris David, local franchise Operator of Chick-fil-A Kent Island, took to Facebook in February to announce Chick-fil-A would close for seven weeks for renovations, he knew a few locals would make a fuss. But he never expected the flood of commentary that ensued.

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Renovation empowers Tennessee Chick-fil-A to give back

When Chick-fil-A Operator Ben Prine learned his restaurant in Cookeville, Tennessee, was due for some renovations, he was thrilled about the new investments to improve the customer experience. Yet the excitement surrounding those renovations was quickly tempered by a deep concern for the more than 80 Team Members at his restaurant.

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A miracle in Boynton Beach

By all accounts for everyone involved, March 12 had all the makings of a seemingly normal day. For Ed Kosiec, the morning had begun with a nine-mile run followed by some yoga, as he was training for his fourth marathon. He and his wife, Holly, are both real estate agents who work from home, and she had a few items to tend to that day.

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‘It was the right thing to do.’

It was a simple acronym, and Mark Meadows had his then 10-year-old son, Luke, recite it before baseball and basketball games.“What’s important?” Meadows would ask. “THAT,” Luke replied. “Think, Hustle, Attitude, Team.”

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A look inside the Chick-fil-A Archive

Across the street from Chick-fil-A’s Atlanta headquarters sits a hanger nearly half the size of a football field. This is no ordinary building though – this is the Chick-fil-A Archive, and it’s filled with five decades of memories and history.

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Meet Chick-fil-A’s youngest restaurant Operator

Michel Harding remembers waking up on March 1 feeling nervous and excited. Both emotions were justified as he was about to start a new career.

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Women Who Inspire Us: Meet Adaobi Gwacham

Growing up in Nigeria, against the backdrop of an unstable political climate, Adaobi Gwacham’s parents dreamt of a new life for their five children. “Nigeria was different and difficult, but it was all we knew. We made the best of it,” says Gwacham.

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From the Chick-fil-A Archives: Kid’s Meals over the years

Since its debut in 1987, the Chick-fil-A Kid’s Meal has been a popular choice for families across the nation. With fun prizes and even a grilled entrée option, Chick-fil-A has mastered a Kid’s Meal that pleases picky eaters and time-strapped parents.

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Chick-fil-A celebrates 1 year in Atlanta's historic Westside

Atlanta’s Westside is a community as rich with history as it is with heart. In its prime, the Westside and its neighborhoods were home to many of the nation’s famed civil rights leaders, including Dr. Martin Luther King Jr., Maynard Jackson and Julian Bond. The peaceful protests that characterized the civil rights movement and changed the course of history were planned right here in this community.

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From the Archives: Chick-fil-A Uniforms through the decades

1980s to the comfort-first mentality of millennials, every season and decade brings something new.While fashion at Chick-fil-A restaurants is little-known compared to its Original Chicken Sandwich and friendly customer service, what restaurant Team Members wear at work is really a sign of the times.

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Restaurant Team Members surprised with $25,000 scholarships

Since 1973, Chick-fil-A has invested in the dreams and futures of restaurant Team Members through scholarships and educational grants. Forty-six years later, the commitment to Team Members remains the same – and this year, Chick-fil-A is proud to award $15.3 million in scholarships to more than 6,000 deserving Team Members across the country through the “Remarkable Futures” education initiative.

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Nothing says ‘I love you’ like Chick-fil-A

This Valentine’s Day, we’re letting you in on a little secret: The sweetest gestures don’t always require a trip down the candy aisle. From a heart-shaped Chicken Biscuit to a Chick-fil-A Nugget and Waffle Potato Fry bouquet, there’s are plenty of ways to make someone feel special with Chick-fil-A.

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Same taste, new look: Chick-fil-A sauces and dressings’ new year makeover

Sauce supporters and salad dressing devotees everywhere: listen up. Chick-fil-A salad dressings and sauces will have a new look come January 2019.

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Meet the chef behind the Chick-fil-A Biscuit

To most, biting into a biscuit seems simple enough. But for Shona Jonson, it’s an experience—soft, flaky, golden and buttery—a delicious “pillow of goodness.”

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Meet the Chick-fil-A chef behind your favorite thirst quenchers

Growing up, Chick-fil-A Chef Christy Cook found her cooking inspiration in many places ¾in her backyard, where she gathered colorful ingredients to make mud pies for her mom and grandma to “enjoy;” and in her playroom, where she used a small oven to toast bread, watching alongside her mom as the butter melted.

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What’s it like to work at Chick-fil-A?

What’s it like to work at a Chick-fil-A restaurant? Team Members will tell you there are perks, from delicious food on the ready and Sundays off to close teams and scholarships. But don’t take our word for it.

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Meet the chef who put the “grill” in Egg White Grill

Throughout his childhood, Chick-fil-A Chef Wing Lau watched his parents work in kitchens at Chinese restaurants, after traveling to the U.S. from Hong Kong when he was only 5-years-old. Over time, he observed them and picked up culinary skills and techniques that would later serve him well — how to hold a knife, break down a chicken and clean a fish — but what really stuck with him was something else: the hard work.

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Meet the chef bringing a taste of fine dining to Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A Chef Stuart Tracy remembers vividly the day he was sitting in a hospital room, awaiting the birth of his son, Henry. Beyond the immediate life change ahead, he was contemplating something else: leaving behind nearly two decades in the fast-paced restaurant business to take a corporate day job.

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The story behind Chick-fil-A pickles

Pickles have been a part of the original Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich from the time Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy invented it. Those who have enjoyed a Chicken Sandwich are familiar – two perfectly ripened pickle slices, carefully placed on each bun.

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Where did Chick-fil-A donate money in 2017 and 2018?

On June 19, ThinkProgress reported on the Chick-fil-A Foundation’s charitable giving in 2016. The coverage focused specifically on three organizations: Paul Anderson Youth Home, Fellowship of Christian Athletes (FCA) and the Salvation Army.

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Here’s how you can help those affected by Hurricane Michael

Hundreds of thousands of people in the Southeast are in the process of rebuilding their lives in the wake of Hurricane Michael’s destructive path. According to The Weather Channel, the Category 4 hurricane was the most powerful hurricane to ever hit the Florida Panhandle, leaving many displaced or without power from Florida to the Carolinas—some still dealing with the aftermath of Hurricane Florence.

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The Wuerffel Trophy: Shining a light off the field

The 2018 Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game in September marked several firsts: the first Kickoff Game held at the new Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta; the game’s first SEC vs. Pac-12 match-up with the Auburn Tigers narrowly defeating the Washington Huskies; and lastly, the announcement that Chick-fil-A will become the first presenting sponsor of the Wuerffel Trophy.

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First 100 throwback: where it all began

In October 2003, Chick-fil-A Operator Bruce Ploeser and his team were preparing to open the first free-standing Chick-fil-A in the Phoenix area. The Goodyear, Arizona, grand opening was significant, marking one of the first restaurants in Chick-fil-A’s West Coast expansion. Yet 15 years later, the opening would prove to have far greater significance than his team could have imagined: it was the site of the first-ever Chick-fil-A First 100® Campout.

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Chick-fil-A to open new restaurant prototype in Nashville and Louisville

With a growing demand for food to-go, Chick-fil-A is testing a new restaurant prototype. New test locations in Nashville and Louisville have no dining rooms but focus on catering and delivery and will open beginning in October 2018.

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Gemelos idénticos ganaron beca de $25,000 con el Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Scholarship

Durante la búsqueda de una vida mejor, mucha gente dijeron a los gemelos idénticos Fernando e Ismael Fuentes que no podían lograr éxito en sus vidas.

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What makes Chicken Tortilla Soup so good?

While some mourn the close of summer, others celebrate the signs of fall: crisp weather, changing leaves, football season and our favorite: the return of Chick-fil-A’s famed Chicken Tortilla Soup.

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Emerging high school leaders take on community service

More than 27,000 high schoolers across the U.S. became classmates in September with a shared assignment for the year ahead: to better themselves and their communities.

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Breaking new ground in Staten Island

In 1967, Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy saw a need: people working and shopping in a new retail concept - the shopping mall - had nowhere to eat. Nowhere for salespeople and customers to take a break and refuel before going back to work or continuing their errands.

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Alex’s story: building a legacy through lemonade

At first glance, Alex Thomas is a typical 19-year-old. A teenager who loves fast cars and is majoring in public relations at Hofstra University in New York. But this is where typical ends and difficult begins.

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From homeless to president’s list

Remarkable Futures Scholarship winners come from all different backgrounds — people who overcame serious childhood illnesses, first-generation immigrants and parents returning to school to finish their degrees. What these winners all have in common is that they share Chick-fil-A’s values of leadership, service and teamwork.

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Going the extra mile

After a long shift on a rainy day, Robert Wilkins was finally headed home from his job at the Lake Boone Trail Chick-fil-A in Raleigh, North Carolina. He made it to the parking lot when he saw a woman next to her car, stranded with a flat tire and getting soaked.

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Opening hearts – and kitchens - for Hurricane Florence relief

Hurricane Florence’s impact continues to be felt across the Carolinas and Virginia with tens of thousands of people displaced and hundreds of thousands still without power.

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From Chick-fil-A to Harvard: Restaurant surprises Team Member with $25,000 scholarship

There isn’t much that can slow down Faith D’An Nixon. At a young age, Nixon pitched in to help take care of her family, providing care and support for her mother, who faced several health ailments and raised Nixon on her own.

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Single mom, restaurant leader awarded $25,000 scholarship from Chick-fil-A

If there is one thing you should know about Holly Curby, it’s that she doesn’t quit. Despite some tremendous challenges personally and professionally, she has remained determined and focused.

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Hospitality leader earns $25,000 scholarship from Chick-fil-A

Committed, focused and determined – these are all traits that perfectly describe Matthew Nunez and his relentless pursuit of his dreams, despite the challenges he has had to endure.

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$25,000 scholarship to help Chick-fil-A restaurant Team Member follow her dream

When she was a child, Saskya Simon’s mother used to tell her, “the difference between ordinary and extraordinary is that little extra.” It’s a quote she has kept close to her heart, motivating her to work hard and be her best.

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Charlotte Chick-fil-A Team Member surprised with $25,000 scholarship

For Jacqueline Murphy, success was something she was always able to earn. From diligently working hard in school to seeking out the next academic challenge, she has always been eager to find new ways to thrive and grow. However, it wasn’t until she chose to step out of her comfort zone that she truly unlocked the door to personal growth.

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Always helping others: New Jersey Team Member awarded $25,000 Chick-fil-A scholarship

From day one, Amanda Yerkes has been passionate about helping others. As a young child, her father was diagnosed with cancer and lost his job during his fight with the disease. Her family used all their savings to pay for the necessary treatments and, recognizing there would not be enough money left to help her go to college, she set out to work and save as much as she could to pursue her dream.

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St. Augustine Chick-fil-A Team Member Awarded $25,000 Scholarship

As a freshman in high school, Anna King didn’t expect her life to be abruptly uprooted. After her father lost his job, he was out of work for nearly four years – a period of uncertainty and hardship that would alter her path for years to come. Eventually, after he secured a new job, King and her family moved to Florida and she began her senior year in a new state.

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“She’s going to change the world”: Chick-fil-A Team Member awarded $25,000 scholarship

Though there were plenty of times when she could have simply given up, Kateryna Sergyeyeva always remained focused on reaching her dream. From the conflict that raged across her homeland of Ukraine to academic setbacks, the obstacles confronting her were many. But none of that derailed her quest of pursuing a better life in the U.S. as an exchange student.

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Identical twin brothers awarded $25,000 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Scholarship

In their pursuit of a better life, identical twin brothers Fernando and Ismael Fuentes have repeatedly been told what they couldn’t do. Once, Fernando was told by an academic counselor that he’d never make it past community college. Similarly, a professor told Ismael that it would be nearly impossible for a person of Mexican descent to achieve financial success.

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From Chick-fil-A to CSI: Team Member to use $25,000 scholarship to study forensics

Pursuing a future in the field of forensic pathology might be a career journey that some wouldn’t be able to stomach, but Bailey Wilhoit knows she has the fortitude to make it.

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Cast your vote for the regional True Inspiration Awards finalists

Each year, the Chick-fil-A Foundation honors and celebrates 22 outstanding community organizations across the country through the True Inspiration Awards. These organizations are working hard to inspire and motivate our future leaders and make a lasting difference in their communities.

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Building Remarkable Futures

In 2018, Chick-fil-A helped make the dream of higher education a reality for more than 5,700 restaurant Team Members. Through the Remarkable Futures initiative, the company awarded $14.65 million in scholarships — not bad for an education initiative that started when Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy placed an empty mayonnaise jar on a restaurant counter to help raise the money to send one of his employees to college.

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Tasty giveaway alert!

Attention all Chick-fil-A Nugget fans! Beginning Thursday, Aug. 30, we are giving away a free eight-count of chicken nuggets, either classic or grilled, until Saturday, Sept. 29.

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More than a name tag

A name tag typically tells you one thing: a name. It could be the name you were born with or a nickname you’ve earned over the years, but a name nonetheless. But if you walk into Operator Joe Weber’s Chick-fil-A in Castle Rock, Colorado, you’ll notice something different about his Team Members’ name tags. The person who’s serving you a Chicken Sandwich with Waffle Fries isn’t just a “Jessica” or a “Darrell.” That person is a “Future Veterinarian” or a “Future Engineer.”

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Most popular pairings with Chick-fil-A Lemonade

It’s August and it is hot. It’s a good time to hit the pool or go back to school and, of course, quench your thirst with the ultimate warm-weather beverage: ice-cold lemonade. At Chick-fil-A, our lemonade is a true original. Each glass is made from three simple ingredients: lemon juice from Sunkist lemons, water and sugar (or Splenda in diet lemonade).

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Chick-fil-A fact or fiction

When a company has been around as long as Chick-fil-A, people tell a lot of stories about it. Some are true – like how Founder Truett Cathy invented the Original Chicken Sandwich – and others are just urban legends. So, what’s fact and what’s fiction? Here are answers to some of the most popular questions people ask about Chick-fil-A.

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The First 100 Road Trip

If you’ve ever driven by a Chick-fil-A Grand Opening, you may have seen a parking lot filled with tents and campers, waiting 24 hours to be one of the “First 100” people to walk through the doors of the new Chick-fil-A restaurant. But did you know some Chick-fil-A locations open their doors by encouraging customers to open their hearts to their communities?

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How do you spell 'Chick-fil-A'?

We get it. It’s easy to misspell “Chick-fil-A.” We’ve seen “Chik-fil-a,” “Chickfilet,” “Chick-a-fil” and more. As a matter of fact, there are 362,879 ways you could misspell it (that’s 9 factorial, for you mathematicians), but only one right way: Chick-fil-A.

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Spotted: The Chick-fil-A Cows Roam Chicago

A picturesque summer day in Chicago was all it took to lure our favorite “Eat Mor Chikin” Cows from greener pastures for a taste of the city life. Against a backdrop of daily commuters on the “L” and the Chicago River, the cows brought a black-and-white message of their own: Cow Appreciation Day was coming, and you better not forget it.

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What are Chick-fil-A’s Operating Hours?

What time does Chick-fil-A open? What time does Chick-fil-A close? Those are two simple questions with two simple answers – well, sort of. Most Chick-fil-A restaurants open at 6 a.m. and close at 10 p.m., but there are some exceptions.

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Appreciating the Cows: Our 5 Favorite Moo-ments

It all started in 1995 with one message: Eat Mor Chikin. Twenty-three years later, the Chick-fil-A Cows can still be spotted all over the country – from their original home on billboards, to water towers, Major League Baseball stadiums and even on television. And just once a year, the Cows (and their lookalikes) can be found in herds at Chick-fil-A restaurants from coast to coast.

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The Story Behind The 2018 Cow Appreciation Day T-Shirts

Three years ago, Thecla Scott was rocking out inside her Chick-fil-A restaurant in Jefferson, Louisiana. It was her first Cow Appreciation Day as a restaurant Team Member, and she had agreed to play the role of DJ. “That was my favorite Cow Appreciation Day,” she remembers. “Thankfully, the guests loved my music!”

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When are the Busiest Hours at Chick-fil-A?

If you think about it, there’s never really a bad time to eat Chick-fil-A. Seriously, it’s perfect any time of day for breakfast, lunch, dinner or even a snack in-between meals! However, there are times when it seems EVERYONE is in the mood for an Original Chicken Sandwich or Spicy Southwest Salad (and we’re not talking about Sundays). There’s statistical evidence proving that everyone is, in fact, at Chick-fil-A during a particular time of day. No surprise – it’s lunch time!

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How to Use Chick-fil-A’s Mobile App in the Drive-Thru

At Chick-fil-A, it’s no secret that our priority is to serve guests the best way we can. And making sure you can enjoy your meal as quickly as possible is something we have been perfecting for years. This is especially true in the drive-thru.

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Chick-fil-A and College Football: Bringing ‘Fame’ Home to Atlanta

College football is more than a sport. It is an experience. The sound of the fight song booming through a packed stadium, the smell of the grill at a tailgate, the way you hug friends and high-five strangers when your team scores – on gameday it seems like everyone is a fan, including Chick-fil-A.

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Providing ‘True Inspiration’ in the Windy City

Do you know of a deserving organization working with children and youth? Applications are now open for 2019 True Inspiration Awards. Encourage them to apply today. Donnita Travis had built a successful career as president of a Chicago advertising agency. But, she wanted to do more for the children in her city.

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10 Things to Know about Chick-fil-A’s Scholarship

With the annual cost of a college education rising, college students need all the help they can get. And this year, more than 5,700 students will get a boost to their college fund as Chick-fil-A invests more than $14.5 million in scholarships for college students who work at restaurants nationwide.

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A Look Inside: Chick-fil-A Fulton Street

On Thursday, March 29, the first Chick-fil-A restaurant in Lower Manhattan opens in the heart of the Financial District. Located at 144 Fulton Street between Broadway and Nassau, the restaurant was designed to serve the downtown community and a variety of guests’ needs.

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First 100: Fulton Street’s grand opening scavenger hunt

Chick-fil-A Operator Luke Cook and the team at Chick-fil-A Fulton Street are excited to serve customers in Lower Manhattan when the restaurant opens on Thursday, March 29. As part of the grand opening celebration, residents of New York City are invited to participate in the First 100 Scavenger Hunt on Wednesday, March 28.

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From the train to Chick-fil-A East 42nd & Madison

The buzz around New York City’s Grand Central Terminal is electric. Every day, the terminal sees more than 750,000 visitors pass through its halls, second only to Times Square station. Since 1913, Grand Central has been a Midtown landmark known for its remarkable architecture, signature clock and its many connecting lines shuttling commuters into and out of the city.

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First 100 campout for Chick-fil-A at 42nd & Madison

Chick-fil-A Operator Ellie Kim and the team at Chick-fil-A at 42nd & Madison are excited to serve customers when the restaurant opens on March 1. As a part of the grand opening celebration, residents of New York City are invited to participate in Chick-fil-A’s signature First 100 Campout from 6 p.m. on Feb. 28 to 6 a.m. on March 1 in the Bank of America Winter Village at Bryant Park.

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Chick-fil-A Uniforms: The Story Behind Our Style

As the saying goes, “You are what you wear,” and that sentiment is particularly close to David Rissier’s heart. That’s because Rissier’s job is to ensure more than 120,000 people feel confident and comfortable as they serve…you guessed it: chicken.

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A 0.02 Percent Chance

Late last year, Dat Nguyen received an honor that no other Chick-fil-A Operator holds: He was elected to the College Football Hall of Fame.

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