100 Campers Win Years Worth Of Meals From New Conroe Chick-fil-A

CONROE, TX — More than 100 people camped outside the newest Chick-fil-A restaurant Wednesday night for a chance to win a year’s worth of freer Chick-fil-A meals.

The doors opened at 6 a.m. Thursday at the newest Chick-fil-A, located at 5453 S. Loop 336 W. in the 336 Marketplace shopping complex, and it was a day that franchise owner Casey Hughes has anticipated for several years.

Hughes, a former U.S. Naval Officer, excitedly fist-bumped campers and handed out cards good for 52 meals to the first 100 campers.

"Being involved in our community and mentoring our young Team Members is what is most important to us, so we are thrilled to develop new and existing relationships with the Houston area," Hughes said. "My team and I are incredibly honored to expand our opportunity to serve and bring a new Chick-fil-A to our guests who can enjoy our delicious food and genuine hospitality."

The new 4,800-square-foot restaurant has been designed to enhance all aspects of a guest’s experience from the drive-thru to the counter to in-restaurant dining. Highlights include:

• heritage restaurant design that showcases a vintage-inspired interior with floor-to-ceiling windows, drop pendant lighting and a recycled peach basket light, and a chandelier made from recycled Coke bottles which hangs over a community table made from reclaimed wood.
• designated inside pickup counter as well one Chick-fil-A app mobile ordering parking spot.
• two-story indoor playground with an interactive toddler section.
• two-lane drive-thru merging into a single pick-up point that can handle upwards of 200 cars an hour.
• dining room with free Wi-Fi and indoor seating for 116 plus additional outdoor patio seating for 16.
• full-service menu with a variety of healthy and dietary options and breakfast until 10:30 a.m., and will be open from 6 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Chick-fil-A locations are closed on Sunday to provide a day of rest and time with family and friends for team members.

The Chick-fil-A at 336 Marketplace is the fourth Chick-fil-A restaurant to open in the Houston area this year and the 11th in Texas since January.

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