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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Four tasty Chick-fil-A snacks under 200 calories
You don’t have to break your “calorie bank” every time your stomach rumbles – Chick-fil-A offers plenty of tasty, calorie-conscious snacks. From fresh to pure “fuel food,” check out these four treats under 200 calories.
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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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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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How one Masters champion makes the most of his time
Finding time to unwind can be challenging for anyone, but for professional golfer Zach Johnson it can be especially hard. The 12-time PGA Tour champ is on the road half of the year, traveling to more than 20 tournaments, promoting charity events and supporting his foundation. But even with his demanding schedule, he says finding ways to slow down and be with his wife, two sons and daughter is his priority.
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Recipe: Sparkling Blackberry Mint Lemonade
Lemonade. It's the product of every child’s first business endeavor, the better half of an Arnold Palmer, and the most delicious way to cool down on a hot summer day. We know a thing or two about lemonade at Chick-fil-A. Our simple recipe made from three ingredients (you guessed it: lemons, sugar and water) is a customer favorite. Turns out, it's also the perfect base for making your own herbal infusions at home. If you love Chick-fil-A Lemonade, you'll love making Chef Christy Cook's Sparkling Blackberry Mint Lemonade. This sophisticated spin on the classic beverage is sure to be a hit at your next outdoor gathering.
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How to grow superfoods 101
It’s no secret that Americans are spending more time inside the office, more time on their mobile devices, and less time outside. As a matter of fact, Americans work some of the longest days of any industrialized country and spend a staggering 11 hours per day on average in front of a screen.
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Checklist: an Easter Bunny-approved egg hunt
An Easter egg hunt provides all the essential elements for a great holiday tradition: candy, competition and, most importantly, quality time together. To get the party hopping, we put together a checklist with some eggstra ideas your whole family can enjoy this Easter weekend.
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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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