Chick-fil-A Smith & Livingston will open its doors in Brooklyn this Thursday, July 24 at 6:30 a.m., with Rafael Camargo as the local Owner-Operator. The new restaurant brings approximately 75 jobs to the community.

Rafael and his team are inviting the community to show off their cow spots at the restaurant on opening day for one free entrée. Whether it’s a full cow suit or a simple cow-spotted accessory, Guests of all ages are encouraged to join the fun. The celebration takes place on opening day, offering the community a chance to celebrate the Chick-fil-A Cows seen in TV commercials and on billboards. Guests dressed in cow attire can redeem the offer of one free entrée* inside the restaurant.

Located at 31 Smith St., Chick-fil-A Smith & Livingston will serve Guests Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., offering carry-out and delivery.

“I feel very grateful that my passion for serving others led me to Chick-fil-A and after nearly a decade with this extraordinary company, it’s surreal to step into the role of local Owner-Operator at Chick-fil-A Smith & Livingston,” said Camargo. “As a local Owner-Operator, I feel honored to have the opportunity to make a positive impact in the Brooklyn community. Chick-fil-A Smith & Livingston will offer more than just delicious food – we hope to inspire growth and build meaningful relationships with everyone who walks through our doors.”

• Rafael studied International Business at Montclair State University and currently resides in Brooklyn with his son, with whom he enjoys a Saturday morning breakfast tradition at
  Chick-fil-A.
• Driven by an entrepreneurial mindset and a passion for service, Rafael has gained ten years of hands-on experience at Chick-fil-A restaurants across the Tri-State region.

Camargo is committed to giving back to the Brooklyn community by:

• Participating in the Chick-fil-A Shared Table program, which redirects surplus food to local nonprofits, helping to create over 35 million meals nationwide to date.
• Celebrating the opening with a $25,000 donation from Chick-fil-A, Inc. to Feeding America in honor of the new restaurant. These funds will be distributed to partners in the greater New York area to aid in the fight against hunger.

For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A Smith & Livingston, visit the restaurant’s Facebook page and follow along on Instagram. For more on Chick-fil-A’s high-quality menu options, click here.