New Chick-fil-A In Joliet Opens Next Week, Creating 90 Jobs For Community

JOLIET, IL — Several months after the empty Steak-N-Shake restaurant building was bulldozed, Joliet is now ready to welcome its second Chick-fil-A restaurant to the community.

The company issued a press release on Thursday morning announcing it will begin serving the Joliet community at its newest location on Thursday, Aug. 21, creating approximately 90 jobs. Chick-fil-A, Inc. selected Kris Yoder as the local owner-operator of Chick-fil-A Larkin Ave., marking his second restaurant in the greater Chicagoland area.

To celebrate the restaurant opening, Yoder and team are calling on the community to show their spots on opening day. Whether it’s a full cow suit or a simple cow-spotted accessory, any guest who visits the restaurant on opening day dressed in cow attire can redeem one free entrée or kid’s meal inside the restaurant or in the drive-thru, the company announced.

Located at 201 S. Larkin Ave., the restaurant will serve guests Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., offering dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out, delivery and Mobile Thru.

According to Thursday's press release, Chick-fil-A is known for creating a remarkable restaurant experience, starting with friendly service, a warm welcome and quality food, including the original Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich.  Restaurants strive to provide a great-tasting meal made with real, whole chicken breast and fresh produce, all grown and sourced with care and prepared throughout the day. For more on Chick-fil-A's high-quality menu options, click here.