A new Chick-fil-A restaurant is serving Brandon at its newest location which opened on Thursday, May 1, 2025, creating approximately 100 jobs. Chick-fil-A, Inc. selected Jeff Jones as local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A W Brandon Blvd., marking his second restaurant in the community.
Located at 101 S. Hilltop Road, the new restaurant will be open for drive-thru, carry-out and delivery from 6:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday. Designed for speed and efficiency, this drive-thru focused location offers added convenience to serve Guests through its drive-thru and a walk-up window for carry-out.
“It’s an absolute honor to continue serving the community that my family and I have proudly called home for over two decades,” Jones said in a statement. “This journey wouldn’t be possible without the unwavering support of our incredible Team Members and the amazing people in this community. We’re excited to keep serving the same care, quality food, and warm hospitality to current and new Guests.”
- A Clearwater native, Jones began his Chick-fil-A in 2000 and became a local Owner-Operator the following year.
- Since 2020, 120 of Jones’ Team Members have received the Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures™ Scholarship, totaling $234,000 to support their academic endeavors.
Jones is committed to giving back to the Brandon community by:
- Planning to participate in the Chick-fil-A Shared Table program, which redirects surplus food to local nonprofits and has helped to create over 35 million meals to date.
- Celebrating the opening with a $25,000 donation from Chick-fil-A, Inc.to Feeding Tampa Bay to support local hunger relief efforts in the greater Tampa area.
- Recognizing 100 local heroes making an impact in the Brandon community by providing them with free Chick-fil-A entrées for a year.
Chick-fil-A 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.
