Chick-fil-A to open in Clifton, taps former Cincy teacher to operate location. Cincinnati Enquirer Updated Oct. 21, 2026, 5:26 p.m. ET Moo-ve over! A new eatery is coming that surely will have people in the University of Cincinnati area eating more chicken. Chick-fil-A is opening its newest restaurant at 198 E. McMillan St. in Corryville on Oct. 22. The location will serve guests Monday-Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. The new restaurant location marks a full-circle homecoming for owner-operator Kevin Lopez, who began his career teaching with Teach For America in Cincinnati in 2012, just blocks from the new restaurant. Chick-fil-A, Inc. selected Lopez to be the owner-operator. "Cincinnati is where I first began to understand how deeply opportunity can shape a person's future," Lopez said in a press release. "During my time with Teach For America, I saw firsthand that education is an important part of strengthening a community, but so are access to meaningful employment and basic needs like food. I'm grateful for the opportunity to build on that work by creating jobs, developing our team members and serving guests for years to come." Lopez's journey to becoming a Chick-fil-A local owner-operator is rooted in a longtime passion for serving others. According to his LinkedIn bio, Lopez was previously a kindergarten and first-grade lead teacher at Impact Academy, a public charter elementary school in Cincinnati from 2012-2014. He then worked at Procter & Gamble in a corporate sales role for four years before ultimately becoming a Chick-fil-A owner-operator in Philadelphia in 2023. Now, he and his wife are returning to Cincinnati, her hometown. Ahead of opening day, Chick-fil-A, Inc. and several Cincinnati-area local operators recently volunteered with Our Daily Bread, a soup kitchen in Over-the-Rhine, serving nearly 600 meals to neighbors in need. The restaurant chain made a $45,000 donation to support local hunger relief, with $25,000 going to Feeding America, benefiting Freestore Foodbank, as well as $10,000 donations to both Our Daily Bread and Last Mile Food Rescue. When does Chick-fil-A open in Clifton? The new Chick-fil-A location opens at 198 E. McMillan St. on Oct. 22 at 6:30 a.m. To celebrate the grand opening, Chick-fil-A is giving a free entrée or kids' meal to guests dressed in cow attire Thursday. It doesn't matter if it's a full cow costume or a simple cow-spotted accessory; all ages are encouraged to join the fun. How to navigate traffic at Chick-fil-A's grand opening. If you're heading to Chick-fil-A's grand opening in Corryville, expect traffic and long lines. To manage traffic flow and ensure a smooth opening, the restaurant coordinated a plan for guests, including traffic flow and an entry point. This story was updated to correct the name of the University of Cincinnati-area neighborhood where the new Chick-fil-A is located. We may earn a commission when you buy through links on this page. Our editorial recommendations are made independently of that compensation.

Cincinnati will soon be able to 'eat mor chikin' with newest Chick-fil-A. Published: Oct. 20, 2026 at 10:57 AM PDT Video above is from FOX19 NOW's previous coverage. CINCINNATI (WXIX) - After more than a year of planning and construction, Cincinnati's newest Chick-fil-A is ready to open. The new restaurant and drive-thru will open at 198 E. McMillan St. on Oct. 22 at 6:30 a.m. Originally, the Clifton Chick-fil-A was scheduled to open in February, however, it was still under construction throughout the summer. "It's our pleasure to confirm we will be opening a new Chick-fil-A restaurant, Chick-fil-A McMillan & Highland, in Cincinnati. Construction is currently underway, and we anticipate opening as early as this Fall, pending any delays," a spokesperson said in April. On top of bringing its popular chicken sandwiches, waffle fries and shakes to the Clifton neighborhood, the store has also created 125 jobs for the area.

Norfolk Chick-fil-A set to reopen with 160 job openings. Posted: Oct 20, 2026 / 12:26 PM EDT Updated: Oct 20, 2026 / 12:53 PM EDT Ask WAVY anything How many positions is the Norfolk Chick-fil-A hiring for? What leadership development plans does Ortiz have for employees? Why is the Norfolk Chick-fil-A reopening with new initiatives? Full Summary The Chick-fil-A at Broad Creek Crossing in Norfolk is preparing to reopen and is hiring for 160 full- and part-time positions, offering benefits like meal credits, competitive pay, scholarship opportunities and mentoring from owner-operator Juan Ortiz Jr. NORFOLK, Va. (WAVY) - The Chick-fil-A at Broad Creek Crossing is set to reopen soon and is looking to fill 160 full-time and part-time positions. As an employee, benefits include meal credits, competitive pay, college scholarship opportunities, flexibility and personal and professional growth opportunities. "We're excited to build a team of people who are passionate about serving others and making a positive impact on the community," said local Owner-Operator Juan Ortiz Jr. "Our goal is to create a welcoming environment where team members feel supported, have opportunities to grow and can develop skills that will serve them throughout their careers." Ortiz plans to mentor his employees by helping them develop business skills and strengthen their leadership capabilities while learning Chick-fil-A's signature hospitality. A reopening date for the location, 1205 North Military Highway, has not been released yet.