New Chick-fil-A Opens in East Brunswick, Brings 100 Local Jobs
East Brunswick got its newest fast-food restaurant on March 27 as Chick-fil-A opened its doors at 371 Route 18. This adds to the chain’s expanding footprint in the NY/NJ area, where more…
MCDONOUGH, GEORGIA – AUGUST 22: The first elevated Chik-Fil-A restaurant is seen on opening day on August 22, 2024 in McDonough, Georgia. The concept restaurant, the first of its kind for Chik-Fil-A, is drive-through only and has a kitchen above four drive-through lanes with orders being delivered to team members below via a proprietary elevator system.
(Photo by Elijah Nouvelage/Getty Images)East Brunswick got its newest fast-food restaurant on March 27 as Chick-fil-A opened its doors at 371 Route 18. This adds to the chain's expanding footprint in the NY/NJ area, where more than 70 locations (South Plainfield, Flemington, etc.) currently serve customers.
Chris Smith, a Montclair native who finished the company's three-year Leadership Development Program, will step in as owner-operator. "I'm thrilled to get back to my New Jersey roots and bring Chick-fil-A to East Brunswick. I'm looking forward to making a positive impact in the community," Smith said.
Keeping with a practice that began in 1946, the restaurant stays closed on Sundays. This weekly pause gives team members time to spend with family and rest.
Guests can enjoy their food through several options: eating in, using the drive-thru, picking up orders, or getting delivery. A unique Mobile Thru lane handles phone orders, making it easy to grab and go.
To celebrate its opening, the chain gave $25,000 to Feeding America, helping fight hunger in New Jersey. The store will also be part of the Shared Table program, which has given out 35 million meals through donations from restaurants across North America.
To show appreciation for community service, 100 local heroes who help make East Brunswick better will get free food for a year.
Smith started as a college team member, working there for five years. He then moved to Atlanta, building his restaurant experience before starting his leadership track.
