Chick-fil-A Continues Steady Growth in Greater Houston Area with Newest Stand-Alone Restaurant Opening in Katy April 26; Seven Additional Locations Projected Through 2012

First 100 in Line at New Restaurant to Win Free Year’s Supply of Chick-fil-A

KATY, Texas (April 26, 2012) – Forty-five years after the first Chick-fil-A® restaurant opened in an Atlanta mall, pioneering mall food courts and introducing its signature boneless-breast-of-chicken sandwich, the chain will celebrate the opening of its newest stand-alone restaurant in Katy on April 26 by giving away a free year’s supply of Chick-fil-A to the first 100 adults in line grand opening morning.

Chick-fil-A’s “First 100 Celebration” quickly became a hallmark of each grand opening when the chain first held the event in Arizona in 2003.  More than 18 hours before the restaurant opened, the first person arrived and asked where to get in line. Since then, the chain has given away more than $16 million in free food at almost 600 grand openings. The parking lot parties attract Chick-fil-A’s loyal customers who come from around the block and across the country equipped with couches, TVs, computers, tents and other gear. Even extreme weather conditions do not dampen the enthusiasm of the participants who often arrive more than 24 hours in advance.

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