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Palmdale Chick-fil-A to open in September

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Chick-fil-APALMDALE – A stand-alone Chick-fil-A restaurant at 730 W. Rancho Vista Blvd. in Palmdale is projected to open in September.

The new restaurant will generate approximately 80 new jobs and bring the chain’s signature Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich that turned 50 last year, company officials announced in a press release.

The new location will feature an upgraded interior, free Wi-Fi, additional patio dining and drive-thru service, according to the company. The restaurant will also include an indoor play area with an interactive section for toddlers.

Chick-fil-A will celebrate the grand opening of the new Palmdale restaurant by giving away a one-year supply of free Chick-fil-A meals (52 meals) to the first 100 adults in line on opening day.

The “First 100” celebration draws Chick-fil-A’s most loyal fans who arrive up to 24 hours in advance with tents, TVs, computers, gaming systems and other gear to pass the time while camping out overnight. For more information on the “First 100” celebration and the official rules, visit www.chick-fil-a.com/Locations/First-100-Details.

Details on the local “First 100” celebration and other grand opening events will be announced as the opening date draws near.

The new Palmdale Chick-fil-A is one of 88 new restaurants the chain plans to open across the country in 2015, creating more than 7,400 new jobs, according to company officials.

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Filed Under: Business, Palmdale

49 comments for "Palmdale Chick-fil-A to open in September"

    • Why don’t you do a fundraiser at a restaurant that doesn’t discriminate against a segment of the population? So many restaurants around the area, take your pick.

  5. Hey…I was just wanting to know where I can submit an application to work at the coming restaurant in Palmdale, CA?

  7. how can I apply for this location? I looked high and low and no inforamtion is coming my way, but that they are opening soon…

  9. I know that this coming September, y’all will be opening a chick-fil-A in Palmdale, I was wondering where can I apply and become a team member @ chick-fil-A

  10. William i appreciate you clearing up what i was talking about the property around the off/on ramps and not the pavement itself. Whatever criticism i have for city hall i hope it’s constuctive criticism i see that the View Overlook area is being remodel Great Geat not sure who is paying for it but Great. Palmdale needs more of this i like to (SEE) my tax dollars if nothing else. I would not put lancaster down because it’s no VICTORY being better than Rex nation. Palmdale can only get better by looking at cities like Palm Springs Santa Clarita and others progressive cities. People down below look at Palmdale & Lancaster the same and you know what that is. If Palmdale is better then lets see it.

    • @Tom

      The on/off ramps at the 14/138 East and Palmdale Boulevard overpass were landscaped years ago.

      I don’t know why the ramps at Rancho Vista Boulevard haven’t been done. Frankly, I’ve never really noticed as they are of a different design without the loops for the ramps and they are narrow strips of land that don’t lend themselves to much landscaping as do the ramps at Palmdale Boulevard.

      I wish they have made those ramps that are loops so there wouldn’t be the need for stop lights.

      For example, cars exiting at RV Blvd going north would cross over the Blvd and circle around and merge to go west towards the Mall instead of having to stop for the light. Cars wanting to go east would simply veer right and merge as they do at the Palmdale Boulevard off ramp.

      Cars going west on RV Blvd. and wanting to use the 14 on ramp to go south don’t have a light and have to wait in the left turn lane to make it, sometimes creating a backup.

      Then, there’s the unnecessary northbound ramp at Avenue K while the northbound exit from the 14 to K is only 1 lane at the entrance and sometimes cars backup onto the freeway when it’s busy. Does Caltrans notice these things?

      Sometimes I wonder what Caltrans was thinking when they do things. The 14 going south loses a lane before crossing Palmdale Boulevard, then picks it up right after you cross the Boulevard. Why?

      There’s really no excuse for the awkward design of the 14/Rancho Vista Boulevard ramps being that way since it is the 138 highway and not simply the ramps such as the avenues north of Lancaster where there is no development.

      There was a joke that went something like “What’s orange and sleeps 6?” A Caltrans truck.

      But, all that was done decades ago, so we’re stuck with it.

      I don’t know what it is with Caltrans. I recall back in the early 90s, they desperately wanted to extend the 710 freeway through South Pasadena which would have been a disaster for the city, splitting it in half. I don’t know if it ever got done.

      But, when it came to widening the 138, Blood Alley, through Littlerock and beyond, it was like pulling teeth. It seems like Caltrans wants to do what they want to do and not what the public wants.

      • Both northbound on-ramos at K are necesarry, it would be a traffic nightmare if both ramps weren’t there. They do need to do something about the off ramp as that has been a huge problem for a long time. They are handcuffed for working space now and doing any widening is going to be a pain.

        The short section north of Palmdale Blvd could be done, but like Ave K would be a pain to do. Redoing the bridge and ramps at Palmdale Blvd would be a traffic nightmare while under construction and would most likely require the ramps to be shut down.

        As far as the ramps at RV Blvd, have to remember those were done in the 60s when there was really no development in that area. The only development in that area was the Country Club and possibly the older houses down off of 3rd East. When they decided to develop that area into what they have, the only thing they could have done was put in a loop ramp for the southbound side and that would have removed a chunk of the Bevmo shopping center. There’s simply no space to put a loop off-ramp on the northbound side and hasn’t been since the 70s.

        These were all problems that should have been anticipated before those areas were developed into what they are today.

        • Cars gong east on Avenue K could have used a left turn lane to use the existing northbound on ramp to the 14. They did that at at RV Blvd. for westbound cars using the southbound on ramp to the 14.

          As it is, the loop used for the northbound on ramp at K for eastbound cars uses up the space that a 2 lane off ramp could have taken advantage of.

          As for the 14/Palmdale Boulevard innterchange, since Palmdale Boulevard it also the 138 and not just any old street, they could have done a better job in the first place with cloverleaf on/off ramps.

          I swear that Caltrans must do all their planning on paper in an office somewhere without ever scouting the location to see how best to do it. Then they just build it and never mind how bad the design is.

          There are so many idiotic configuations throughout the greater LA region as though no one had any expertize in freeway design.

          When they originally built the 14 through the mountains, they must have anticipated eventually widening it by adding extra lanes. But, when they did a few years ago, what a botched up job of it.

          If they had had the foresight, they would have separated the northbound from the southbound lanes more in anticipation and when it came time to widen, they could have just laid a new lane next to the median.

          But, noooooo. Now, it’s a patchwork of concrete and asphalt with lanes that zig zag back and forth across the seams from the original construction. Some places, I have to straddle the seams to keep my tires on one side or the other from getting pulled one way or the other by the seams. I’ve driven it in several different cars, so it’s not my cars or tires.

          There’s a looping southbound onramp in Lancaster by the Shell station at Avenue J-8. Just north of the looping on ramp they built some new homes a few years ago right up against the freeway. If they ever have to widen the 14, then what? I can’t imagine why anyone would buy a house whose backyard abuts the freeway and whose roof is level with it. If a car runs off the 14, it will land in someone’s family and kitchen rooms.

          Let’s face it. Caltrans is hopeless. 6th graders could do better designs. I tried to call Caltrans a couple years ago to report a damaged freeway sign. I think their number is unlisted. And, I can guess why.

          And, don’t get me started on bus stops on 10th Street West just north of Rancho Vista Boulevard by the Mall. Instead of having turnouts, the buses block the right hand lanes in one of the busiest intersections in the Antelope Valley just a few feet past the light.

          Hanging is too good for whoever did that planning. And, whoever did that planning should have to sit on a folding chair all day in August at that intersection and observe the traffic patterns. Then, do something about it.

  11. Plus a national donut shop nearby, less than a half mile from the same business on the other side of the 14 that went out of business.

  12. 80 jobs that use to be stepping stones for high school students to other careers.

    I just hope a few of these 80 employees can speak English.

    • Why would you want them to speak English? What are we in England or something?

      I want my Chickafila employees to speak American. Well, you know, because we live in America.

      Don’t you think, Mr. Mulligan, that after fighting the war against England for oppressive treatment and taxation without representation, that our ancestors would not like the language they fought for freedom for still be referred to as the enemies tongue?

      “I just hope a few of these 80 employees can speak English.”

      If you were an honest person, you wouldn’t have used this sentence to express your opinion. What you really want to say is, ” I hope they don’t hire too many minorities.” I would have more profound respect for you had you made this statement rather than the sugar coated one you chose to go with.

      • What?! Minorities can’t speak English!? Since when!!?? Some of you are always crying racism. Go away.

  13. 10Street West and Rancho Vista is coming along very well thanks to Private Investors. There has to be a large amount of tax dollars generated from that area. Why has not the CITY invest in some kind of BEAUTICATION into Palmdale two major on ramps & off ramps for over 20 years this has been a eyesore come on city hall do your jobs.

    • The on ramps and off ramps belong to CalTrans and they will be upgraded in the near future.

    • It’s kind of ironic that the area around the on/off ramps you describe is doing very well, despite no improvement to the ramps.

      Meanwhile, L-town made a big production about the landscaping on the ramps at Avenue L…………..for what……a COSTCO?

      Then, there’s the fact that Caltrans didn’t see fit to put on/off ramps at Lancaster Boulevard. I’ve never understood that omission. It probably is why the old Factory Outlet and the Valley Central Way shopping center are nothing to write home about. No convenient freeway access.

      Is there really, really a ‘planning commission’ in Lancaster?

      • Yes there is a planning commission in Lancaster. It is Parris, Visco, and Gilley. All new projects, as few as they may be, go to their properties or the properties of their friends. It does nothing for the people but it sure makes the good old boys rich. Economic development Lancaster style.

        • I wondered about Lancaster’s so-called ‘planning commission’ for 25 years.

          It’s as though buildings fell out of the sky and landed here, there and anywhere with no planning whatsoever.

          I suspected that things were done to benefit who owns what property in Lancaster shortly after I moved to Palmdale in 1990.

          Little did I know how correct I was. That was before I ever heard the term ‘good ol’ boys’ applied to the ‘leaders’ over there.

          What the heck is the Cinemark doing out there in the middle of nowhere compared to the one by the Mall next to a hotel, restaurants and the Mall itself?

          The blvd is also a poor location unless you live in the surrounding neighborhood. I grew up in Santa Cruz and even when the population was only 25,000, the main downtown street, Pacific Avenue, had several parallel streets and businesses in the surrounding blocks. The blvd is only 1 street with very little on either side unless they use eminent domain to demolish blocks and blocks of old buildings to do what? Businesses close as fast as new ones open on the blvd.

          The new Kaiser Hosptial looks great but the location is horrible. Can it even be approached on foot? I wondered if one of the ‘good ol’ boys’ made a deal on the land. Avenue L is like a freeway at that location.

          Oh, well. It’s Lancaster where smart planning goes to die.

  14. I have never had Chick-fil-A before but I hear their chicken sandwiches are the best! Now there is just one more fast food I would like to see in the AV… I know the odds are slim of us ever getting a White Castle… but if you were to ask me 3 days ago… I would have told you there is no way we will ever have a Chick-fil-A… :)

    • It was announced last year that Chick-fil-A was a-comin’ to Palmdale along with The Habit Burger Grill, Aldi’s grocery store, and some other businesses in that same area.

      If you had asked 6 months ago, someone would have told that we were going to have a Chick-fil-A here.

  16. When can Lancaster get something Rex? Come on you got that stupid ass spy plane flying around doing absolutely nothing. Can you put some effort in making the citizens on Lancaster happy with some new 2015 restaurants? Palmdale has just about everything. New yogurt place, Krispy Kreme, I could go on and on..We in Lancaster have Black Angus. Woopy dee..Oh, and 10 Starbucks. Take the plane out of the air and let us get some good shopping and food. Not everyone wants to hang out on Lancaster blvd. That mess..by the way I was born at AVH in 1976 I am a really from.the AV so I feel the right to say something. Palmdale is booming..we are paying for a plane that does what.again..?

  17. Batter fried food is tasty, but not very good for you. If you’re on a diet, or diabetic, you should know Chic-Fil-A takes it up a notch by dumping powdered sugar into the batter. Yep, that’s why it tastes so good. Enjoy your sugar doughnut chicken. Don’t forget to test your blood sugar afterwards!

  18. Lancaster, needs one too, cause this palmdale location is going to be really busy

    • Why would they want to go to Lancaster? They would probably end up getting sued by the mayor. Starwood, VFW, Lancaster School District, Santa Clarita, Palmdale, Highland, Monster, Sara Evans hubby, Allstate, Best Buy, Medival Times. You don’t think businesses know about this place?

      • I’m looking forward when Lancaster gets a new mayor! 2016 or recall, let’s get it going

        • As long as Parris is mayor Lancaster will continue its slow and steady decline into oblivion. No business in its right mind will come here. We can only hope that the FBI does some investigating and unravels Al the corruption.

      • Yes, Sioux Eye. Lancaster has benefited greatly from rex suing cities and businesses even ones in his own city.

        Has anyone here ever read a comment by a Lancaster resident thrilled about the solar panels on his/her roof? It’s a good thing to use non-fossil fuel energy but at what cost while the city is in decline with half empty shopping centers all over town and very little retail other than
        Walmarts.

        rex doesn’t even like to spend all his time in Lancaster and I doubt that he shops there. He dares not show his face in Palmdale to buy a necktie at Macy’s or wherever.

        Custard anyone?

    • Yes, they expressed a negative opinion about gay “marriage” so they must be condemned as bigots.

      At first we were told we had to tolerate perversion. Now if we don’t celebrate it, we’re condemned as “bigots.”

      • The chain owner expressed regrets for donating money to entities listed as “hate groups”, and now chooses more mainstream charities. It was never about just expressing opinions. Everyone can chill out now.

      • They (Chick-fil-A) backed away from that around the time Palmdale announced it would be coming here late last year or earlier this year.

        It might be time for you to do so as well, Mike.

        Or, not.

        Same sex marriage is like the drought. It’s a-happenin’ whether Mike likes it or not.

      • Understand something Mike, you and all the other anti-gay “Christians” don’t speak for all people who call Christ Savior. I wouldn’t eat here if you paid me because as a Christian that is a Christ-like and conscious way of being with loving my gay neighbor as yourself. Anyone of the faith should be ashamed to eat here.

        The poster “Just Saying” is right, It was never about expressing opinion, it was about donating to anti-gay hate groups that sought to fight the dignity of gay men and women.

        I have the satisfaction that all the millions the company gave to the anti-gay marriage cause was money flushed down the drain with the SCOTUS ruling.

        Bad to be you.

        • Hey, fc.i have a question for you.im not trying to be a jerk either.you, as a christian beleive that god created us? If so, he created a man and a woman.the parts are not interchangeable? When you are born, you either have a penis, or a vagina.one fits into the other, by design from the creator.therefore, I dont believe someone is born gay, or lesbien.i think thru a chemical imbalance in his or her brain, has caused them to be gay or lesbien.haveing said all this, I have absolutely nothing against gay or lesbien.my sister is a lesbien, and I love her equally as my other siblings. My question is, do you think people are born that way, and do you think its natural for same sexes to be together.when I say natural, its in the biblical sense, as man is born with a penis, and woman born with a vagina.interested to hear your thoughts.

          • Glad to answer.

            Of course God created us, as a Christian it goes with the territory, doesn’t it?

            First, what “plumbing” we are born with has nothing to do with the Biblical edict of treating others AS YOURSELF. This was not a suggestion from Christ, this was an all encompassing command and we are to approach each subject through with that lens. Would you deny rights to yourself? Would you want your lesbian sister to not have the same rights as anyone else? What if your child or parent were gay? Would you want them treated as a ‘lesser than’ in a secular society we are forced to be in?

            What we as Christians are called to do is approach each person, believer and unbeliever, With peace, love, mercy, and long suffering. How we treat others is not reliant on what parts fit where.
            We no longer need to multiply, we are only called to bring unbelievers into the Kingdom.

            Second, this whole Chick-fil-a was unglodly from the get go. This was a case of Christians demanding their way when Paul said Spirit-filled love doesn’t demand it’s way and that we are to live at peace with our neighbors. It was never about the free speech with the founder of the company, at the real heart of it was “sticking it to the gays” and that included “Chick-fil-a Day.”

            It’s funny when gays boycotted the company, it was supposedly about free speech gays wanted to shut up, but when Wells Fargo did a commercial with two lesbians and their adopted gay daughter, Christians were called to boycott the bank by the likes of Franklin Graham and they did in droves. Free speech only goes one way?

            What hypocrisy.