Elk Grove Chick-fil-A Opens With Cow Costume Giveaway

New location offers free meals to customers dressed as cows on opening day.

Published on Feb. 17, 2026

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Chick-fil-A is opening a new location in Elk Grove, California on February 19th, and is offering a free entrée or kid's meal to any customer who shows up dressed in cow-themed attire. The new 4,989-square-foot restaurant with a drive-thru is the second Chick-fil-A in Elk Grove and is expected to bring around 30 new local jobs.

Why it matters

Chick-fil-A is known for its creative grand opening promotions, and this cow costume giveaway is likely to draw a large crowd and generate excitement for the new location. The addition of a second Chick-fil-A in Elk Grove also provides more dining options for residents in this heavily trafficked retail area.

The details

The new Chick-fil-A is located at 8140 Elk Grove Blvd and will be open Monday-Thursday from 6:30am to 10pm, and Friday-Saturday until 11pm. The free meal giveaway is available to customers in the dining room and drive-thru, but is limited to while supplies last. The restaurant was issued a permit in July 2025 for the 4,989-square-foot build, with an estimated valuation of $1.9 million.

  • The new Chick-fil-A location opens on Thursday, February 19, 2026.
  • The grand opening and cow costume giveaway is scheduled for 6:30am on February 19th.

The players

Chick-fil-A

A popular fast-food restaurant chain known for its chicken sandwiches and creative grand opening promotions.

Kyle Atwater

The owner-operator of the new Elk Grove Chick-fil-A location.

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What they’re saying

“Elk Grove has quickly become a place I feel deeply connected to. I'm grateful to open a second Chick-fil-A in the area.”

— Kyle Atwater, Owner-Operator (The Sacramento Bee)

What’s next

The new Chick-fil-A location is expected to be a popular destination, so customers interested in the free cow costume giveaway will want to arrive early on opening day to ensure they receive a free meal.

The takeaway

Chick-fil-A's commitment to community engagement and creative promotions continues with the opening of this new Elk Grove location, which is likely to draw a large crowd and generate excitement for the brand's expansion in the area.