Bridgewater Chick-fil-A To Open Next Week At Towne Center On Route 202

BRIDGEWATER, NJ — The wait is over. Bridgewater’s first Chick-fil-A will open Thursday, June 4, at 6:30 a.m. at 754 Route 202.

Guests who arrive in cow-spotted clothing or accessories on opening day can redeem one free entrée or kid’s meal inside the restaurant or in the drive-thru, while supplies last and limited to one per person.

The company also said kids and families can take part in activities with a live DJ, crafts and other events starting Thursday, June 4, and continuing through Saturday.

A pre-opening scavenger hunt is planned through the restaurant’s Facebook and Instagram pages, and guests who use Mobile Thru on opening day could receive a surprise.

The restaurant will serve guests Monday through Thursday from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. and Friday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.

It will offer dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, third-party delivery, mobile pick-up and Mobile Thru.

The location will also include a playground for guests with children.

"After more than two decades with Chick-fil-A, opening this restaurant is such a meaningful moment for my entire family," said Owner Paul Daniels. "I’m excited to celebrate this new beginning with the Bridgewater community and create a place where people feel genuinely cared for. Our family is proud to call Bridgewater home, and we are looking forward to building new relationships and creating long-lasting memories for years to come."

Ahead of the opening, Daniels and his team are planning several community-focused events and promotions.

The company said the team will deliver meals to local police departments, fire departments, elementary schools and high schools during opening week.

Chick-fil-A, Inc. said it is donating $25,000 to Feeding America in honor of the new restaurant.

According to the company, the funds will be distributed to partners in the greater New Jersey area to support hunger relief efforts.

The company also said the restaurant is expected to create around 100 jobs and will participate in the Chick-fil-A Shared Table program, which redirects surplus food to local nonprofits.

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