New Chick-fil-A store taking shape in Nashua, but no free meals yet

NASHUA Chick-fil-A will open its first standalone restaurant in the state this fall, and the construction of the 377 Amherst St. site is already taking shape.

But one important thing hasnt happened: The restaurant has yet to give out free meals for a whole year to its first 100 diners, an offer so good, it has led to people camping out in front of soon-to-open restaurants elsewhere in the country. ... Subscribe or log in to read more

NASHUA Chick-fil-A will open its first standalone restaurant in the state this fall, and the construction of the 377 Amherst St. site is already taking shape.

But one important thing hasnt happened: The restaurant has yet to give out free meals for a whole year to its first 100 diners, an offer so good, it has led to people camping out in front of soon-to-open restaurants elsewhere in the country.

The restaurant is set to open in about six weeks, and its only the second Chick-fil-A location in the state, in addition to the counter at the Pheasant Lane Mall food court in south Nashua.

The restaurant will create about 80 new jobs, and will be owned and operated by Anthony Piccola, according to a statement from the company.

The Nashua restaurant is part of the Atlanta-based companys expansion in New England. The first standalone locations have opened or will open soon in Massachusetts, Connecticut and Rhode Island, according to the company.

The Amherst Street restaurant will have seating for 140 diners, plus a patio. It will have two drive-thru lanes and will offer Wi-Fi and a play area for toddlers, the company said.

Piccola has operated the Chick-fil-A at the Pheasant Lane Mall since 2009.

The company has opened 93 restaurants across the country this year, creating more than 7,000 jobs. It reported more than $5 billion in sales in 2013.

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