A new Chick-fil-A restaurant has opened on Oregon Avenue.
Owned and operated by Julia Clifton, the popular chicken fast food restaurant opened its doors on Oct. 23 at 2281 Oregon Ave. with a celebration, welcoming new customers.
The new drive through-focused restaurant will serve guests Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m.
The restaurant also features a 38-seat outdoor patio with views of the Philadelphia skyline.
“Philadelphia has always been home, so opening Chick-fil-A W. Oregon Ave is personal for me,” said Clifton. “South Philadelphia’s grit, work ethic and deep sense of community remind me so much of my upbringing. My hope is for our restaurant to reflect the same spirit and be a place rooted in connection, fun and care, where neighbors feel welcome and team members have opportunities to grow.”
Clifton began her Chick-fil-A journey as an employee as a teenager living in South Philadelphia while her father worked at the nearby Philadelphia Navy Yard. As her passion for business and serving others grew, Clifton continued working at Chick-fil-A while earning a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration from La Salle University and a Master of Science in Organizational & Strategic Leadership from Neumann University.
The opening celebration began with a $25,000 donation from Chick-fil-A Inc. to support local hunger relief efforts of Philabundance, a Feeding America partner food bank, in honor of the new restaurant.
Chick-fil-A W. Oregon Ave will donate surplus food to Caring for Friends, a local nonprofit whose mission is to provide food and friendship to seniors, kids and adults. ••
