Press Release – A new Chick-fil-A^® restaurant will begin serving the Leesburg community on Thursday, April 25. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Eric Johnson as the independent franchised local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Leesburg.  

Located at 9925 US Highway 441, Chick-fil-A Leesburg will be open for dine-in, drive-thru and carry-out from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday. The new restaurant will also feature Mobile Thru, a fully dedicated lane in the drive-thru where guests can pick up orders placed ahead of time on the Chick-fil-A App.  

 The Chick-fil-A Leesburg restaurant joins 60 other Chick-fil-A restaurants serving the wider Orlando market.  

Locally Owned and Operated  

Chick-fil-A’s franchise model is essential to how the restaurant serves others. Most Chick-fil-A restaurants are owned and operated by a single individual, which means Chick-fil-A’s local Owner-Operators are small business owners, not passive investors, who work in their restaurants side by side with their Team Members each day. 

In Leesburg, Johnson will be responsible for all day-to-day activities of the business, including employing approximately 80 full- and part-time Team Members, serving guests, cultivating relationships with local organizations and businesses, and tailoring philanthropic efforts to meet the Leesburg community’s needs.  

After more than two decades as a successful businessman in the banking industry, Johnson pursued a new career endeavor, taking on the role of local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Kirkman and Conroy Road in 2008. His 15-year tenure in the Orlando community marked a period of dedicated service and community engagement, during which he fostered enduring relationships throughout the Orlando area. As he relocates his business and opens Chick-fil-A Leesburg, he is thrilled to carry forward the spirit of building long-standing relationships and meaningful bonds while cultivating connections in the community.  

“As I relocate to Leesburg, my vision of success is bigger than running a business – it’s about creating an atmosphere that is guided by genuine care and hospitality, echoing the values I’ve upheld throughout my career,” said Johnson. “I am eager to open my restaurant in the heart of the community and create opportunities for my Team Members and Guests to thrive together. We can’t wait to serve you, Leesburg.”  

Caring for the Leesburg Community  

The Chick-fil-A business is built to add positive impact beyond profit, including giving back to local communities. Chick-fil-A local Owner-Operators are empowered to support the neighborhoods they serve with a key focus on hunger, education, and specific community needs.  

In celebration of the opening, Chick-fil-A, Inc. has donated $25,000 to Feeding America in honor of the new restaurant. These funds will be distributed to partners in the greater Orlando area to aid in the fight against hunger.  

Johnson’s restaurant will plan to participate in the Chick-fil-A Shared Table^® program, an initiative that redirects surplus food from the restaurant to local soup kitchens, shelters, food banks and nonprofits in need. To date, more than 23 million meals have been created from Chick-fil-A Shared Table donations from nearly 2,000 Chick-fil-A restaurants throughout the U.S. and Canada.  

In addition, Chick-fil-A Leesburg is recognizing 100 local heroes making an impact in the Leesburg area by providing them with free Chick-fil-A entrées for a year.  

Team Member Investment  

Chick-fil-A local Owner-Operators strive to hire, develop and retain top talent, helping future leaders optimize their skills and providing pathways for personal and professional development in a welcoming, purpose-driven environment. A career at Chick-fil-A offers a wide range of benefits, including hands-on training and mentoring, competitive pay and benefits, the chance to apply for scholarships to support continued education, and the flexibility to thrive in and outside of work. Chick-fil-A’s local Owner-Operators are committed to preparing their team for the future, wherever it may lead. To learn more about careers at Chick-fil-A, click here. 

 Delicious Food; Outstanding Customer Service  

Chick-fil-A is known for creating a welcoming, remarkable restaurant experience, starting with friendly service, a warm welcome and quality food, including the original Chick-fil-A^® Chicken Sandwich.   

Made with a real, whole, boneless breast of chicken with no added fillers, the breaded chicken is pressure cooked in fully-refined peanut oil. To complement the great-tasting chicken, fresh produce is delivered to Chick-fil-A restaurants up to six times a week for the best quality and flavor. 

Guests of Chick-fil-A Leesburg can place an order for pickup, dine-in, delivery, drive-thru or Mobile Thru on the Chick-fil-A^® App or online. When joining the Chick-fil-A One^® tiered membership program, Chick-fil-A One members receive points on every qualifying purchase which can be used to redeem available rewards. To view delivery options in the area, click here. 

For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A Leesburg, visit the local restaurant’s Facebook page and follow along on Instagram. For more information about Chick-fil-A and stories about the Brand’s food, people and customers across the country, visit chick-fil-a.com.