Lake Nona is about to get a little louder and a lot more bovine. A new Chick-fil-A is opening next week in Orlando’s fast-growing corridor, and the chain is celebrating with a full-on “Moove-In Party” that rewards anyone dressed in cow spots with a free meal.
The Boggy Creek outpost will start serving at 6:30 a.m. on Thursday, July 30 and kick off opening day with the cow-themed promotion, according to WFTV. Florida native Jon Morris will operate the restaurant, which is expected to bring roughly 120 jobs to the area.
Chick-fil-A’s listing for the Boggy Creek location puts the restaurant at 14239 Nona North Road and notes it will offer dine-in, drive-thru, carryout, third-party delivery and Mobile Thru service. The page lists hours as 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday and includes job postings as the team fills out its roster ahead of opening day.
How the Moove-In Party Works
The rules are simple: show up dressed like a cow, walk away with free food. Guests wearing a full cow costume or even just a cow-spotted accessory can snag one free entrée or kids meal while supplies last, no purchase necessary. Choices include breakfast staples like biscuits and the Egg White Grill, as well as daytime favorites such as the classic Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich or an eight-count nugget.
The freebie is limited to one entrée or kids meal per person in cow attire, which should help keep the drive-thru and dining room from turning into a cattle drive. Expect crowds on opening morning, since the giveaway only runs while supplies last.
Why the Cows?
Cow costumes and Chick-fil-A have been a thing for years. The chain leans into its cow mascots with recurring promotions and recently brought back Cow Appreciation Day in mid-July, inviting guests across the country to dress up for a free entrée, according to the company’s event page. Tying a cow-themed giveaway to a grand opening, with a community donation on top, has become a signature move for the brand.
This time around, the Boggy Creek launch comes with a $25,000 donation to Second Harvest Food Bank of Central Florida, according to WFTV. If you are planning to score a free meal, set your alarm for July 30 and be ready when doors open at 6:30 a.m. Just do not forget the cow spots, and remember: it is one free entrée or kids meal per person, while supplies last.
