Chick-fil-A is expanding its Salinas presence with the Aug. 13 opening of Chick-fil-A South Salinas at 363 E. Market St. The restaurant is expected to create about 80 full- and part-time jobs, offer multiple ordering options and mark opening day with a playful invitation for guests to wear cow-themed attire.

Key takeaways

The new restaurant brings expanded access to Chick-fil-A’s familiar menu and hospitality while creating another opportunity for local employment and community partnerships.

• Opening day is Thursday, Aug. 13, 2026, at 6:30 a.m.
• Jordan Chroman will serve as the local Owner-Operator, his second Salinas restaurant.
• Hours will be Monday through Saturday, 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m.
• Services will include dine-in, drive-thru, mobile pickup and third-party delivery.
• The opening includes approximately 80 new jobs and a $25,000 donation supporting local hunger relief.

A second Salinas restaurant for Jordan Chroman

Chroman opened Chick-fil-A North Salinas in 2021 after a 30-year career in the U.S. Army. In his role as a local Owner-Operator, he says the new restaurant will allow him to continue developing employees, supporting future leaders and building relationships throughout Monterey County.

The local ownership model places day-to-day responsibility with an individual who lives and works in the community. Chick-fil-A says Chroman will work alongside Team Members while focusing on training, mentoring and a welcoming experience for guests.

Jobs and development opportunities

Chick-fil-A South Salinas is expected to add about 80 full- and part-time positions. The company highlights hands-on training, competitive pay and benefits, flexible scheduling and opportunities to apply for scholarships through its Remarkable Futures program.

For Salinas residents seeking a first job, a flexible role or a path toward restaurant leadership, the opening could provide a useful local opportunity. The restaurant’s hiring plans also strengthen the broader employment base in the community.

Opening-day celebration with a local cause

Guests who arrive on opening day wearing cow-themed clothing or accessories can redeem one free entrée or kids’ meal inside the restaurant or through the drive-thru, while supplies last. The offer does not require a purchase and is limited to one per person in cow attire per day.

The celebration will also support local hunger-relief efforts. Chick-fil-A, Inc. is donating $25,000 to Feeding America for the Food Bank for Monterey County, a local partner food bank. The restaurant will additionally participate in Chick-fil-A’s Shared Table program, which redirects surplus food to nonprofits.

What guests can expect

The restaurant will serve Chick-fil-A staples such as the Original Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich, breakfast items, nuggets and kids’ meals. Its combination of dine-in, drive-thru, mobile pickup and delivery is designed to give Salinas customers more flexibility throughout the day.

With a second location led by an established local operator, Chick-fil-A South Salinas arrives as both a new dining option and a continued investment in the people and organizations of Monterey County.

Sources

• New Chick-fil-A Opening in Salinas, Chick-fil-A.