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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 need for speed: A new way to drive-thru

Select Chick-fil-A restaurants are testing an express drive-thru lane for mobile order

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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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Inside the new home of the Hapeville Dwarf House

As one little red door closes, another opens.

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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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Is Chick-fil-A open on Christmas? 

Is Chick-fil-A open on Christmas? Our restaurants will be closed on Christmas Day (December 25) as we enjoy the gift of quality time spent with friends and family — we hope you have the chance to do the same.

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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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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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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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Is Chick-fil-A Open on Labor Day?

Is Chick-fil-A open on Labor Day? Yes, we are. U.S. Chick-fil-A locations will be open from 10:30 a.m. until 6:00 p.m., but check with your local Chick-fil-A, as some restaurants may open earlier or later.

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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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A new milestone for Chick-fil-A Shared Table™

The program has empowered restaurants to donate more than 10 million meals to local community partners

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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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When Is Chick-fil-A's Peach Milkshake coming back?

They say good things are worth the wait. Handspun with our signature vanilla Icedream® and filled with real peaches, the Peach Milkshake is a seasonal treat many customers wait for all year long.

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

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Going the extra mile

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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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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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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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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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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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Have a seat with Dine-In Mobile Ordering

Does this sound familiar? You’re a busy parent waiting in line to order lunch for your family, but your kids are all too eager to get to the playground. Or maybe you want dessert after you finish your meal but want to keep your table since you’re enjoying the conversation with some friends.

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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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Beginner's guide to Chick-fil-A

Welcome to Chick-fil-A — we’re glad you’re here. Whether you’re checking us out for the first time, hungry for tips on what to order or just curious about who we are, you’ve come to the right place. Our reach spans the U.S. and into Canada and the U.K. Our focus is on the people we employee and serve, but what we’re most known for is making a mean Chicken Sandwich.

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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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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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6 nutritious menu picks at Chick-fil-A

It’s the dilemma most of us face each day, either when the alarm goes off or later, when the hunger of an impending lunch hour kicks in: we need to eat. And for many bustling through a busy schedule, so begins the search for a meal on-the-go.

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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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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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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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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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Chick-fil-A No Antibiotics Ever Chicken Commitment

Every journey has a beginning. There is a central point of origin that not only points the way forward, but also answers the questions of why it began. For the past five years, Chick-fil-A has been on its own, unique journey, pursuing an intentional path toward an improved chicken supply. And it began where all menu initiatives typically do for Chick-fil-A – with the company’s customers.

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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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Chick-fil-A Team Members serve kindness on their day off

Sometimes, the scariest, most uncertain moments lead to an outpouring of compassion, service and support that can ripple far beyond the places they originated. The day before Easter, 11-year-old Danny Agee was diagnosed with a brain tumor. It was a devastating diagnosis that required immediate surgery. What followed was an act of generosity in a small Texas town that went viral, taking the youngster’s story into homes across the country. Reporters and camera crews from all over wanted to talk about the special Easter delivery made by Chick-fil-A.

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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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“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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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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Five things you need to know about Chick-fil-A Waffle Potato Fries^®

Crispy, fresh and dippable are all fitting adjectives for the Chick-fil-A Waffle Fries. So, it’s fitting that they’ve received taste test accolades nationwide. But there’s more to this classic menu item than meets the taste buds.

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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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‘Passing it on’ for 74 years

On one summer weekend in 1945, 18-year-old Edmund Rusinek and his buddies left their army training camp in Little Rock, Arkansas in search of a hearty, Southern meal. As the young draftees sat in a booth enjoying their break from GI food, they were approached by an elderly gentleman who asked if they could do him a favor and let him buy their meals. When the men asked how they could repay him, the gentleman responded, “The only way to thank me is to pass it on.”

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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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The big stories behind the ‘little things’

Sitting down with the people whose stories have touched our lives.

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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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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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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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‘A smile on her face’ and never giving up

Imagine being 16 years old again: planning to get your driver’s license, hanging out with friends, working at your first job and anticipating school starting at the end of the summe

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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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How Chick-fil-A helps team members pay for college

Imagine going into work like you would on any other day. Then, you are surprised with the news that your employer is helping you get one step closer to fulfilling your educational dreams.

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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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Ten seconds of courage

Can leadership be taught to high school students? Garrett Gravesen and Kevin Scott say it can. “We believe that if you give young people a platform and the opportunity, they will lead,” says Gravesen.

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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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Houston Chick-fil-A sends nuggets, love to new parents

First comes baby, then comes exhaustion. That’s right, bringing home a newborn is one of the most special times in any parent’s life. It’s also likely be the time when you forget where your phone is… when it’s in your hand.

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Why Is There a Chick-fil-A in Mercedes-Benz Stadium?  

“Why do you have a Chick-fil-A that’s closed on Sundays in a professional football stadium?” That’s the question customers around the country asked when news broke that Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta would have a Chick-fil-A outpost. It’s a reasonable question to ask, after all, because most professional football games are played on Sundays.

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Chick-fil-A Operator Comes Home

“If I could describe New York City in one word, it would be ‘home.’” Ellie Kim spoke those words with an unmistakable, resounding passion. Having spent 11 years in Washington, D.C., Kim couldn’t be happier to finally return to the city and open the newest Chick-fil-A restaurant at 42nd Street and Madison Avenue, a stone’s throw from Grand Central Station.

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Deck the Chick-fil-A with Lights and Nuggets 

You may notice something a little different when you drive up to your local Chick-fil-A for a Peppermint Chip Milkshake this holiday season. From Athens, Ga., to Costa Mesa, Calif., Chick-fil-A restaurants are in the Christmas spirit with some seriously over-the-top light displays.

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Lower Moo-hattan: Cows of Wall Street

New York City has it all: theatre, museums, shopping – and in early 2018 four Chick-fil-As. Just two years ago, Chick-fil-A opened its first restaurant in NYC, and now the “Eat Mor Chikin” Cows are putting on their suspenders, polishing their hooves and heading downtown as Chick-fil-A prepares to open its largest restaurant ever in Lower Manhattan.

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Meaning Behind Everything: Chick-fil-A Tables Tell a Story

On most Wednesdays, a dozen moms and twice as many small children meet at the Chick-fil-A Bloomingdale in suburban Chicago around 10:45 a.m. The moms place their orders at the counter while the kids fidget with excitement at their seats. They want to run to the play area immediately, but they know they have to eat their lunch first. For the next couple of hours, the dining room is buzzing with activity. The kids bounce between their seats and the play area while the moms sit around the dining room’s large family-style table and catch up.

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Meet the 2018 True Inspiration Award Winners 

It started as a side project. Once a week, husband and wife Jim and Melinda Hollandsworth stopped by a mobile home park in Loganville, Ga., to help local kids with their homework. Here in Gwinnett Estates, a predominantly Hispanic neighborhood, very few students were graduating high school — creating a cycle of poverty for the families who called this community home.

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Five facts about the Chick-fil-A’s Peach Bowl

The New Year’s countdown is on: The Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl will kick off again on January 1 in Atlanta. And the along with ringing in the New Year, the Bowl is also celebrating an important milestone – 50 years in the making.

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What to Know About Chick-fil-A’s Scholarship Program 

At Chick-fil-A, we pride ourselves not only on customer service, but also taking care of our own. Three decades ago, founder S. Truett Cathy set out to encourage Team Members to further their education by awarding scholarships to help pay for their college tuition.

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New in Nashville: Family Style Meals

Football watch-parties, college students home for the holidays, days spent shopping ‘til you drop – the weeks between November and New Year’s are busy. Starting November 13, we have something to take the stress away from one part of the hustle and bustle. Chick-fil-A’s new Family Style Meals make feeding a group easier and, for a limited time, they’re now available for our friends in Nashville.

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Operator Quincy Springs Set to Open Chick-fil-A in Atlanta’s Historic Westside

The corner of Joseph E. Lowery Boulevard and Martin Luther King Jr. Drive is pretty much Main and Main for the civil rights movement in Atlanta. It’s at this intersection that leaders like Joseph E. Boone, Ralph David Abernathy and Andrew Young lived, worked and planned the protests and marches that would shape the country. It’s also the location of the newest Chick-fil-A restaurant in Atlanta.

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Milkshake + 3 different cookies = something sweet for Utah

It’s a big decision that follows a lot of meals – What to choose for dessert: the cookie or the milkshake? For a limited time, Chick-fil-A guests in Utah don’t have to decide. That’s because we’re testing a new frozen treat this fall that combines them both.

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Frosted Sunrise makes debut in Jacksonville

Florida is known for its citrus groves – and the oranges harvested from them – so what better place for us to test a new orange-inspired menu item?

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Spice It Up: We’re Offering a New Grilled Spicy Chicken Sandwich in Select Cities

From Sriracha sauce to jalapenos, spicy food is hot right now, and the trend is not cooling off. And we’re excited to offer something new for customers craving the heat in Orlando, St. Louis and Knoxville, Tenn.

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Which City Eats the Most Original Chicken Sandwiches?

Chick-fil-A’s original chicken sandwich is fairly simple – a breaded chicken filet on a toasted bun with two pickles – but it remains the most popular entrée on our menu. Cities coast to coast clamor for the original chicken sandwich, but only one earned the title of Chicken Town, U.S.A. Can you guess which city loves our classic sandwich the most?

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Help Us Select Our Next True Inspiration Awards Winners

From providing safe shelter for displaced children in Texas to preparing the next generation of leaders in Ohio, we’re completely inspired by the work our 2018 True Inspiration Awards regional finalists are doing.

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A journey that connects Chick-fil-A’s Milwaukee Operators

Each of us walks our own path in life, one that takes us to new careers, new homes and new experiences. But for six individuals in one city, there’s a similar journey that brought them all to the same place.

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Behind the Scenes: Chick-fil-A's Parachuting Cows

When fans entered the all-new Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta on September 2 for the first of two Chick-fil-A Kickoff Games, they were met with new sights, sounds and excitement. But one familiar gameday tradition made the new stadium feel just like home: more than 4,000 cows parachuting down from the stadium rafters.

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Join Us in Helping Those Impacted by Hurricane Harvey

Days after Hurricane Harvey made landfall and the waters began rising around Houston, Jeffrey Urban drove to the Chick-fil-A in Houston, Tex. As the General Manager - and the only one who could access the building - he wanted to check on the restaurant that had been closed due to the floods.

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6 reasons you love the Chick-fil-A app

To the millions of people using our mobile app each month, we’d like to say, “thank you.” And what better way to do that than with free breakfast?

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Egg White Grill: One Breakfast Sandwich, Many Ways to Enjoy

You know the drill - morning rolls around, and the daily rush starts all over again. Whether rushing to finish a looming work presentation or packing the kids’ lunch, mornings can get hectic. And that’s when making time for a nutritious breakfast can become an afterthought.

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Samantha Fullmer: True Inspiration Scholarship Winner

Growing up, Samantha Fullmer wasn’t exactly sure where she fit in. That is, until she discovered robotics. For six years, she competed nationally with her local robotics team, earning more than a dozen awards and making new friends along the way.

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Ezra Pugliano: True Inspiration Scholarship Winner

Ezra Pugliano’s love for Chick-fil-A started as an elementary school student, when he first helped his mom sell Chicken Biscuits to raise money for the parent-teacher association.

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Nathan Kelly: True Inspiration Scholarship Winner

Chick-fil-A team member Nathan Kelly is loud and passionate about everything he does — and, he’ll be the first to admit, his boisterous personality has led to a few bumps in the road during his teenage years.

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Ilona Penner: True Inspiration Scholarship Winner

Adopted at age 16, Ilona Penner left her native Ukraine — and the orphanage where she’d lived for five years — for a chance at a new life, and an education, in the U.S.

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Kossi Ekpe: True Inspiration Scholarship Winner

Team member Kossi Ekpe spends 35 to 40 hours each week at the Chick-fil-A at Anderson Mall in Anderson, S.C. When he’s not at work, he’s taking a full load of college courses and learning English — all so he can support his family in West Africa and, one day, go back home with the skills and qualifications needed to help his home country of Togo.

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Shemar Little: True Inspiration Scholarship Winner

Chick-fil-A Franchise Operator T.J. Wilson leads his Decatur, Ga., restaurant with a simple saying: “Why we exist.” The three-word credo reminds him and his team members to serve with excellence every day — whether in the restaurant, at school or in the community.

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At Chick-fil-A Every Day is #TeamMemberTuesday

They make hand-spun, delicious milkshakes. They remember that the Spicy Chicken Sandwich is your go-to lunch. They place your order on an iPad and say, “My Pleasure” at the drive-thru window. They are Chick-fil-A team members.

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Los Angeles local opens Chick-fil-A in downtown L.A

Ashley Lamothe is no stranger to Chick-fil-A. She first started working as a team member at a restaurant in her hometown of Atlanta, Ga. when she was just 15 years old.

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Stories to Inspire: A ‘Thank You’ 8 Years in the Making

Tim Karcher doesn’t remember much from the summer of 2009. The U.S. Army veteran spent six weeks lying in a hospital bed at Walter Reed National Military Medical Center in Washington, D.C., followed by seven more weeks at Brooke Army Medical Center near his home in Harker Heights, Texas.

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A Taste of Home: Restaurant Surprises Soldier Stationed Overseas

We all remember sitting down to lackluster cafeteria food and the steps people would take to improve the taste. But what do you do if your favorite condiment is 7,000 miles away? Jessie Guajardo, a first lieutenant for the Texas Army National Guard who is currently stationed in Iraq, faced such a challenge.

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How Does Chick-fil-A’s Drive-Thru Move So Fast?

It’s a familiar scene. You’re running your daily errands, and hunger strikes. You don’t have time to spare, so you hit up the Chick-fil-A drive-thru. When you arrive, the line is wrapped around the restaurant. But you still get in the line, because you know you’ll get your food in no time.

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Scholarship surprises

Need a smile today? We suggest looking at hundreds of photos of people who have just been awarded a college scholarship. Seriously, it’s pretty great.

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The Best of Cow Appreciation Day ^® 2017

Got Cow fever? Join the club. On July 11, fans MOO-ved in their cow best over to local Chick-fil-A restaurants in celebration of the thirteenth annual Cow Appreciation Day.

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The ultimate Cow Appreciation Day 2017 contest winner

The challenge was simple: Design a t-shirt for Chick-fil-A’s 13th annual Cow Appreciation Day that makes people smile. The response was an amazing display of creativity from Chick-fil-A team members across the country.

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5 Things You Need to Know About Chick-fil-A Grilled Nuggets

You might’ve heard the Chick-fil-A Grilled Nuggets are a tasty option whether you’re counting calories or carbs and want to stay on track. But there’s more to the story behind these bite-sized morsels. We got the inside scoop – or shall we say, dip? – from a few Atlanta-area restaurant team members who cut, cook and serve them every day.

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The Best of Cow Appreciation Day 2016

Mark your calendars, because the cow fashion show is almost here! For the last 12 years, Chick-fil-A fans have shown their appreciation for our bovine friends by dressing up as the Eat-Mor-Chikin™ cows.

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Back at the Barn: Cows Know What You Did Last Summer

We’ve got some good news to share: National Burger Month is over, and the Cows are back in their barn, safe and sound. During the scariest month for the Cows, they got out of town to stay incognito -- and away from burger lovers!

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Baltimore: We’ve Got Something For You!

Hello Baltimore! Since you’re one of our favorite towns, we’ve got something special for you: Starting June 19, you’ll have new catering options that are perfect for a summer picnic – or tailgating before Ravens games this Fall.

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5 Metabolism-Boosting Foods in the Grilled Market Salad

Eating nutritious meals always seems easy until busy schedules get in the way. Your tummy is telling you to grab some food, and fast, but you’re heading to a board meeting, your kid’s soccer game or wherever life takes you. For someone trying to stave off starvation, getting the nutrition your body truly craves isn’t always easy.

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Team Strip or Team Nugget: Which Side Are You On?

When it comes to quick, on-the-go food, the Chick-fil-A Chick-n-Strips and Nuggets are at the top of the list. There’s just something about their golden-brown crispiness and dippability that make them a fan favorite. But in the world of chicken enthusiasts, diners are divided. What really are the differences between these two menu picks and what exactly makes people root for “Team Nugget” or “Team Strip?”

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Anahi Muniz: Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Scholarship Winner

Meet Anahi Muniz: Aspiring doctor, Chick-fil-A team member from Longview, Tex. and winner of a $25,000 True Inspiration Scholarship. This is her story.

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The story behind Chick-fil-A Iced Tea

When Ronnie Osborne steps off the plane in South America, he’s on a mission. A microbiologist by training, he’s now one of the country’s most respected tea buyers, and part of a team responsible for ensuring every glass of iced tea poured at a Chick-fil-A restaurant nationwide has the same color and flavor as the original blend selected more than three decades ago.

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Caitlin Evans: Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Scholarship Winner

At age two, Caitlin Evans was diagnosed with brain cancer. Her parents were told she may never talk, walk or even swallow. Two brain-tumor surgeries, one eye surgery, 97 transfusions, and multiple rounds of chemo and radiation later, Caitlin not only walks and talks, but she’s now working to complete her senior year at Central State Connecticut University.

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High School Kids Doing Good: 7 Inspiring Service Projects

There’s an image you may have in your mind of today’s teenagers. Endless headlines about smart phone use and social media paint a pretty bleak picture. Well, here’s another headline: This month, more than 16,000 teenagers in 550 high schools across the country selflessly gave of their own time to help others.

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Photos: Scenes from a First 100

Off of Cascade Road in southwest Atlanta, a line of tents began popping up on top of a freshly paved parking lot at 5:30 in the morning on April 26. It was a hot and sunny day, one of those that feels like spring forgot about us and summer settled in far too soon.

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Chick-fil-A surprises True Inspiration Scholarship Winners

Over one week, 12 Chick-fil-A Team Members, across the country, got the surprise of their lives. From South Jordan, Utah, to Wallingford, Conn., it was our pleasure to award $25,000 True Inspiration Scholarships to these hard-working individuals who are leaders inside our restaurants -- and out in their communities.

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A simple idea for a special meal

Tradition says that the gift for a first wedding anniversary should be paper. The 15th anniversary is crystal, and the 25th is silver. Well, some traditions are made to be broken -- or reimagined -- when you’re a busy family with two kids and a budget.

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Congratulations to Chick-fil-A’s 2017 Scholarship Winners

To this year’s scholarship winners, thank you for everything you do. Each one of you works hard in our restaurants, and in your own communities. We are excited to see where your remarkable future takes you!

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The Original Chicken Sandwich

Since its debut in 1964, the original Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich has been a hit with millions of people nationwide. What’s the secret to its popularity? While it seems simple – just a lightly breaded chicken breast with two pickles between a toasted, buttered bun – every part of the Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich is truly an original. And it all goes back to the creation of the sandwich more than 50 years ago.

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Restaurant team gives back

“Life is about choices, and every day you get to make new choices.” Put those words in a generic font under a picture of a landscape and hang them on a wall, and you might pass them by. Hear them from a woman who shoots straight about a tough past without a lot of perks, and you, too, might find yourself listening with the ears of the newly converted.

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We thought we knew everything about being a Chick-fil-A fan

Last week we published a story on The Chicken Wire, “You Might Be A Serious Chick-fil-A Fan If….” We included our favorite stories from some of our biggest fans: Chick-fil-A themed wedding cakes, Chick-fil-A food served at weddings, walking for miles (in the snow) just to get a chicken sandwich and sleeping outside of a Chick-fil-A grand opening.

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Video: Thank You, Atlanta

Change isn’t always easy. Sometimes it takes extraordinary circumstances that are out of our control to force us to rethink habits. On March 30, Atlanta came to a near standstill when a section of a major highway collapsed from a fire. In a city that’s synonymous with traffic, this could have devastated daily commutes.

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Look who’s in the Chick-fil-A drive-thru

Nick Saban: Legendary football coach. Five-time winner of the College Football National Title. Fan of the Chick-fil-A Cobb Salad. Earlier this week, the drive-thru team at the Chick-fil-A location in Northport, Ala., had a big surprise when the University of Alabama coach rolled up to get two Cobb Salads.

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Video: Building a Chick-fil-A out of shipping containers

Picture this: You’re hungry and you pull up to your favorite restaurant, only to discover that it’s closed for renovations for a few months. Your stomach grumbles. Your chicken sandwich dreams begin to fade. That is, until you notice another restaurant beside it made from… shipping containers? That’s exactly what happened after the Newnan Dwarf House closed its little red door on March 24.

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Chick-fil-A and #MorningsWorthSharing

Think back on all the mornings in your life. Most were probably routine: The alarm went off, you woke up and got yourself – and maybe everyone else in your house – out the door. The next morning the alarm went off, and you did it all over again.

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Women Who Inspire Us: Meet Pamela Moncree

Pamela Moncree does more in 24 hours than most of us can do in a week. When Moncree isn’t serving customers out of her Durham, N.C. Chick-fil-A, she’s running a tutoring program out of the restaurant for local elementary school students who need help with reading, math and science.

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Making the grade

Jamie Ochsner was looking for a solution. How could she keep her team motivated? How could she combat the high turnover that’s typically associated with the restaurant industry? Her inspiration came from an unexpected place: BBQ.

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Sweet summer: Frosted Strawberry Lemonade

When it comes to flavor, the ingredients are everything. And when two delicious tastes come together, it’s an unexpected delight.

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Things You’ll See at a First 100 Campout

Imagine you just moved into a new neighborhood. You’re excited, a little nervous, and you can’t wait to meet the neighbors. That’s exactly how Chick-fil-A franchise owners feel as they anticipate the grand opening of their new restaurants.

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A night to remember

For a few nights every year, all over the country, something special happens at Chick-fil-A restaurants. Little girls wearing their prettiest outfits walk into dining rooms filled with flowers, holding the hands of one very special guy: daddy.

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Chick-fil-A’s Front-Row Seat for the Rose Bowl Parade

For the second year in a row, Chick-fil-A Operator Adaobi Gwacham has big plans for the first day of January, when parade-goers line up outside her door in the early-morning hours before the flower-covered floats, horses and bands come marching down Colorado Boulevard.

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Video: The Perfect Holiday Backdrop: Snowing Waffle Fries

Move over, yule log. A new-- and far more delicious --holiday backdrop is here. While you’re opening presents, or hosting friends and family, set the mood with this snowy scene on loop featuring your favorite Chick-fil-A side dish.

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Closed on Sunday, Open for Service

It is common knowledge that Chick-fil-A restaurants are closed on Sundays. But drive by the restaurant in Arlington, Texas during football season and you will see the parking lot transformed into a hive of team spirit, anticipation, and blurs of navy blue, silver and white.

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The Key is Caring: Truett Cathy’s Heart for Employees

Creating the Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich led to one of Chick-fil-A Founder Truett Cathy’s greatest unexpected opportunities—the chance to have a positive influence on hundreds of thousands of employees who would work in Chick-fil-A restaurants over the years.

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Humble beginnings

At the age of eight, young Truett Cathy experienced the feel-good power of customer service. He was selling Coca-Colas door-to-door, buying a six-pack of Cokes for a quarter and selling them for a nickel each.

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Dwarf House: Serving the Soul for 70 Years

The Dwarf House, a classic diner-style restaurant, sits nestled away from the roar of the city in a small South Atlanta suburb. Built on old brick from red Georgia clay and topped with a quirky red roof, it looks more like an outdated home than it does a restaurant.

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Video: Sustainable Style

It’s an innovation eight years in the making: clothing woven from plastic. And like most products that are introduced, the kind where we ask ourselves ‘why didn’t I think of that?’, it’s an idea that is uncomplicated, yet surprisingly challenging to pull off.

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Video: Behind the Scenes of our Favorite Football Tradition

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Harlem Globetrotters surprise Chick-fil-A customers

Why the grand opening of Chick-fil-A’s third New York restaurant wasn’t all fun and games, but gave back to the community too.

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