Franchising

Chick-fil-A opens 1st Hawaii location

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September 6, 2022

Chick-fil-A has opened its first restaurant in Kahului in the state of Hawaii. The store opened Sept. 1, according to a press release.

"I am so grateful for the opportunity to open the first Chick-fil-A restaurant in Hawai'i and to share our signature hospitality and great-tasting food with guests in Kahului," store owner Sean Whaley said in the press release. "Working in the restaurant industry and playing competitive sports like rugby have given me the experience and tools to create a dedicated, service-minded team. By cultivating each individual's skills and talents, we will build a strong 'ohana of team members that will thrive both inside and outside of the restaurant."

In honor of the opening, Chick-fil-A, Inc. has donated $25,000 to the Maui Food Bank on behalf of the restaurant. Chick-fil-A Kahului is also recognizing 100 local heroes making an impact in the area by providing them with free Chick-fil-A meals for a year.

Whaley's restaurant will also participate in Chick-fil-A's Shared Table Program, an initiative that redirects surplus food from the restaurant to local soup kitchens, shelters, food banks and nonprofits in need. When there is surplus food, Chick-fil-A Kahului will donate it to a local community partner. This year, Chick-fil-A selected The Maui Farm as the recipient of a $300,000 True Inspiration Awards grant. A place of refuge, restoration and empowerment, The Maui Farm uses hands-on, 'āina-based programs to help strengthen and nurture families to prevent homelessness.

Chick-fil-A operates more than 2,700 restaurants in 47 states, Washington D.C., Puerto Rico and Canada.