CHICK-FIL-AIn the early 1960s, a man named Truett Cathy opened a small restaurant in the center of a mall located in a suburb of Atlanta. He called the restaurant Chick-fil-A. And it wasn’t long before customers demanded it be spread throughout the states. On June 13, the restaurant specializing in chicken sandwiches opened in Wichita Falls.
- Chick-fil-A is the second largest quick-service chicken restaurant chain in the United States and has over 1,700 locations in nearly 40 states.
- A classic item on the menu is the Chicken Sandwich, which features a boneless seasoned chicken breast that is hand-breaded.
- In addition to their lunch and dinner items, Chick-fil-A also has options for a quick-stop breakfast before starting your morning.
- Chick-fil-A has meal plans for customers looking to cut back on carbs or calories.
- Chick-fil-A gives back to the community and contributes to various programs dealing with youth, community and family enrichment programs.
“I’ve been to Chick-fil-A probably 20 times now, and it was fast and amazing every time, with great service,” Joshua Hoggard, senior in psychology, said.
“I don’t really agree with their politics, but they’re free to do whatever they want. Even if that means being closed on Sunday specifically because the company is owned by extremely religious people. None of that really makes a difference to the food itself,” Guy Justusson, senior in English, said.
FIVE GUYS BURGERS & FRIES
Five Guys Burgers & Fries is another new addition to Wichita Falls. Jerry and Janie Murrell first opened this popular burger joint in Alexandria, Va. in 1986, but it wasn’t until 2003 when the restaurant began to really spread over the states. They opened here on June 7.
- There are more than 250,000 possible ways to order a hamburger at Five Guys.
- For those who are allergic to gluten or just want to live a gluten-free lifestyle, Five Guys now offers a hamburger with lettuce replacing the buns.
- Five Guys offers a variety of hot-dog choices such as the Kosher Hot Dog.
- Five Guys has vegetarian options for non-meat eaters such as the Veggie Sandwich, Cheese Veggie Sandwich and Grilled Cheese.
Five Guys is also known for its peanuts, offered in bulks for customers to eat.
“I have eaten twice at Five Guys, and it was great food and great service both times. They give you three times more fries than you pay for!” Gary Morrison, associate professor of radiology, said.
“Five Guys is the only fast food I eat. I don’t eat gluten, and at Five Guys, I can get a lettuce wrapped burger AND feel confident that I’m not eating pink slime. The service is great. You have to wait a bit longer at Five Guys, but I don’t mind because I like knowing that my burger wasn’t cooked hours before I walked in,” Jordan Campagna, junior, said.
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