Restaurant Creates Approximately 125 Jobs, Donates $25,000 to Address Food Insecurity

GRAND ISLAND, Neb. (Sept. 10, 2025) – A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving Guests in Grand Island on Thursday, Sept. 18 at 6:30 a.m. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Carl Dann Jr. to serve as the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Conestoga Marketplace.  

Located at 1390 Conestoga Dr., Chick-fil-A Conestoga Marketplace will serve Guests 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday, offering dine-in, drive-thru, carry-out and third-party delivery. The Conestoga Marketplace restaurant brings approximately 125 jobs to the community and joins four other Chick-fil-A restaurants serving the Lincoln & Hastings–Kearney market. 

Locally Owned and Operated
“Chick-fil-A has always held a special place in my heart, with some of my fondest memories being my wife and I taking our four children to eat and play there,” said Dann. “As I step into the role of local Owner-Operator, it’s a true honor to open the doors of the first Chick-fil-A in Grand Island. At
Chick-fil-A Conestoga Marketplace, I look forward to building meaningful connections and creating a welcoming place for the Central Nebraska community to gather together.” 

Following a career in business ownership and financial services, Dann began his journey with Chick-fil-A in Cleveland, Georgia in 2020 and has since held multiple Director-level roles.  

Dann has always made community involvement a top priority, serving in leadership roles with a variety of Cleveland, Georgia organizations, such as the Chamber of Commerce, Downtown Merchants Alliance and Better Hometown Committee. 

Caring for the Grand Island Community
Dann is committed to giving back to the Grand Island community by:  

Participating in the Chick-fil-A Shared Table® program, which redirects surplus food to local nonprofits, helping to create over 35 million meals nationwide to date.  
Celebrating the opening with a $25,000 donation from Chick-fil-A, Inc. to Feeding America in honor of the new restaurant. These funds will be distributed to partners in central Nebraska to aid in the fight against hunger.  

To learn more about careers at Chick-fil-A Conestoga Marketplace, click here. For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A Conestoga Marketplace, visit the restaurant’s Facebook page and follow along on Instagram. For more on Chick-fil-A's high-quality menu options, click here.  

About Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Chick-fil-A, Inc. is the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States, known for its freshly-prepared food, signature hospitality and unique franchise model. More than 200,000 Team Members are employed by local Owner-Operators in more than 3,000 restaurants across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.  

Chick-fil-A opened its first restaurant in the UK in early 2025 with the goal of launching five locations across the UK within the next two years. The first Singapore restaurant is set to open in late 2025, marking the brand's entry into Asia.  

Chick-fil-A local Owner-Operators live and work in the communities their restaurants serve, each supporting local efforts to address hunger, education, and making a positive impact. The family-owned and privately held company was founded in 1967 by S. Truett Cathy. More information on Chick-fil-A is available at www.chick-fil-a.com and @ChickfilANews.