Introduction
Chick-fil-A is one of the most popular fast-food chains in the United States, and now they are bringing their delicious chicken sandwiches and waffle fries to Hawaii! After years of anticipation, Chick-fil-A is finally opening its first location in Hawaii. This is great news for Hawaii residents who have been waiting for the opportunity to enjoy Chick-fil-A’s signature menu items. The new location will be located in Honolulu and is expected to open in the summer of 2021. With the opening of this new location, Hawaii residents will be able to enjoy the same delicious food that Chick-fil-A is known for. From their classic chicken sandwiches to their waffle fries, Chick-fil-A is sure to be a hit in Hawaii.
Chick-fil-A Is Opening Its First Location In Hawaii
Chick-fil-A is finally making its way to Hawaii! The popular fast-food chain is set to open its first location in the Aloha State this summer. The restaurant will be located in the Ala Moana Center in Honolulu.
The restaurant will offer the same menu as other Chick-fil-A locations, including its signature chicken sandwiches, waffle fries, and milkshakes. The restaurant will also offer a variety of breakfast items, salads, and wraps.
The opening of the restaurant is a big deal for Hawaii residents, who have been waiting for years for the chain to make its way to the islands. The restaurant is expected to be a popular spot for locals and tourists alike.
Chick-fil-A is known for its friendly customer service and its commitment to giving back to the community. The restaurant will be donating a portion of its proceeds to local charities and organizations.
The opening of the restaurant is sure to be a hit with Hawaii residents, who have been eagerly awaiting the arrival of the popular fast-food chain. With its delicious food and commitment to giving back, Chick-fil-A is sure to be a welcome addition to the islands.
Chick-fil-A is a ubiquitous fast-food option for most Americans. But the third-highest earning fast-food chain in America is actually much smaller than most of its competitors—with only 2,600 restaurants, it is a David among Goliaths like McDonald’s, Starbucks, and Subway.
While the greatest number of the chain’s restaurants are located in Texas (more than 450 units), there are also a handful of states that still don’t have a single Chick-fil-A. Currently, residents of Alaska, Hawaii, and Vermont are the only ones that can’t enjoy the popular fried chicken on their home turf. But that’s going to change for the Aloha State as soon as this week!
According to SFGate, the chicken chain is opening its first Hawaii location on September 1. The restaurant will be located in Kahului on the island of Maui, and will feature 5,000-square-foot interiors complete with a drive-thru.
This is the first of four locations the chain announced it would be adding in Hawaii in 2022 and early 2023. An additional three restaurants will open on the most populous island of Oahu—two in the state capital Honolulu and one in Kapolei.
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Plans for Chick-fil-A’s expansion into Hawaii were first introduced back in 2018, according to the Star Advertiser. “We are honored to join the Aloha State and look forward to serving new and existing fans delicious food with remarkable hospitality,” the company said at the time.
And while Hawaiians and their millions of annual visitors will now be able to enjoy fried chicken in a whole new way, it looks like the other holdout states won’t be joining in on the hype any time soon. There are currently no plans for Chick-fil-A to expand to Alaska or Vermont. In fact, many residents of Vermont are very much opposed to the company moving into their state. (Its sparse population is another reason why the chain has never made the move.)
In Hawaii, Chick-fil-A will face an abundance of competition: the island state has the highest per capita concentration of fast-food locations in the country. Still, who can resist that OG chicken sandwich.
Mura Dominko