Chick-Fil-A, one of the top American fast-food companies, is finally expanding into Hawaii. Lovers of the restaurant’s scrumptious chicken sandwiches and Hawaii residents may expect four Chick-Fil-A locations in the Aloha state by mid to late 2022.Chick Fil A : Expension In Hawaii.
Where will these outlets be located? Maui (Kahului), Moana Mall (Honolulu), Makiki (Honolulu), and Kapolei Parkway & Kualaka‘I (Kapolei) have been announced so far. Let us explore more into where customers can find these new Chick-Fil-A restaurants and what Hawaiians may anticipate from the outlets. Chick Fil A : Expension In Hawaii
Where will Chick-Fil-A open in Hawaii?
Chick-Fil-A operates over 2000 thousand locations across the United States, but Hawaii had long been left out, until 2018. Chick-fil-A first revealed plans to open a location in Hawaii, on the island of O’ahu, in 2018 through an online press release. In 2021, it announced that it would establish three new restaurants in Hawaii between mid-to-late 2022 and early 2023. Two of the new Chick-fil-A locations will be in Honolulu, the state capital, a third in Kapolei, west of Honolulu which is also the most populated island of Oahu, and a fourth on the island of Maui. The tentative dates have also been announced:
- Maui (100 Ho’okele Street, Kahului) opening in mid-2022 led by operator Sean Whaley.
- Ala Moana Center (1450 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu) opening in late 2022 led by operator Kurt Milne.
- Makiki (1050 S Beretania Street, Honolulu) opening in late 2022 led by operator Zane Dydasco.
- Kapolei Parkway & Kualaka`i (NWC Kualaka`i Pkwy & Kapolei Pkwy, Kapolei) opening between late 2022 and early 2023 led by operator Spencer Goo.
The fast-food chain had a blessing ceremony in Pu‘unene Shopping Center for its first Hawaii location in mid-2021 in Kahului, followed by blessing ceremonies for its two other O’ahu locations in early 2022. Chick-Fil-A will employ between 80 and 120 workers on the island for each new restaurant. It will take the responsibility of training and mentoring the workers while ensuring that the company follows the relevant labor laws. Chick-Fil-A has also announced that it would contribute $25000 to local communities to commemorate the launch of each new location. Furthermore, through its Shared Table Program, its restaurants will give excess food to local charity organizations, shelters, and soup kitchens.
Who are the restaurant operators?
Chick-Fil-A has recruited competent and diverse professionals to join their Operator team, who will devote their time and energy to driving the new restaurants to success.
- The Maui restaurant will be operated by Sean Whaley, who has years of experience in the restaurant industry.
- Kurt Milne, who has established life on O’ahu and wishes to serve the Honolulu community with his vast knowledge in restaurant management and personal love for Chick-Fil-A, will lead the Moana Mall location.
- The Makiki restaurant will be overseen by Zane Dydasco, who spent his childhood just 10 minutes away from where the Makiki restaurant is set to open.
- Spencer Goo will operate the restaurant at Kapolei Parkway and Kualaka’i. He grew up in Kapolei and worked as a realtor and at local Chick-Fil-A restaurants in Utah, which prepared him for this role.
What will be menu at the Hawaii outlets
Customers can expect to find most of their beloved Chick-Fil-A items at the Hawaii outlets. Mouthwatering chicken sandwiches, green salads, fresh lemonades, and other favorites prepared with locally sourced ingredients are expected to be available.
Chick-Fil-A has a Hawaiian-themed restaurant in Georgia, which went viral on social media back in 2020 for its tropical nuggets, bread pudding, and other Hawaiian-inspired items; perhaps customers can expect a similar menu in the Aloha state when the outlets open. Customers should keep an eye out for updates since Chick-Fil-A has not yet announced information regarding menus for the locations in Hawaii.
Conclusion
With its iconic chicken sandwiches and nuggets, as well as other delicious dishes, Chick-Fil-A has become a household name in the United States. Despite operating thousands of stores across the country, Hawaiians only learned about the huge fast-food chain opening a restaurant in the Aloha state in 2018. Chick-Fil-A has promised and committed resources to open three more locations in the Aloha state to capture the hearts of people with its mouthwatering food. It has employed qualified professionals with local expertise to run the restaurants and has been striving to ensure that it benefits the surrounding community. Customers can continue to look forward to the official openings of these locations, where they’ll be able to taste Chick-Fil-signature A’s meals.
FAQ
When is Chick-Fil-A opening in Hawaii?
The Hawaii outlets are expected to open in mid to late 2022 and early 2023.
Where are the Hawaii locations?
They are expected to be in Maui, Ala Moana Center, Makiki, and Kapolei Parkway & Kualaka`i.
Will there be a Hawaiian-themed menu?
Chick-Fil-A has yet to announce the menu items for its Hawaii locations.
