The Clovis Chick-fil-A is located in an area next to two hotels, the Hilton Garden Inn and TownePlace Suites by Marriott.<\/p>\n
The restaurant will occupy a 4,852-square-foot stand-alone building, with 70 seats indoors and 24 seats outdoors, and will have two drive-thru lines, according to the document filed with the City of Clovis.<\/p>\n
The Clovis Chick-fil-A will employ 120 people, Bloom said.<\/p>\n
\u201cIt\u2019s not just a place that sells chicken,\u201d Bloom said. \u201cIt\u2019s a place where we can serve our team and serve our guests. And it\u2019s really something that\u2019s unique compared to so many other different professions.\u201d<\/p>\n
Chick-fil-A franchise owner Andrew Bloom expressed excitement to help bring the first location to Clovis, with the restaurant set to open July 1. The Clovis Chick-fil-A will be located just east of Willow Avenue at 560 W. Shaw Ave. Bryant-Jon Anteola The Fresno Bee <\/p>\n
Bloom, who is originally from the Los Angeles area, worked 30 years in the retail industry before spending his past three years working for Chick-fil-A in anticipation of the possibility of owning a franchise himself.<\/p>\n
Bloom and his wife have long been fans of the Chick-fil-A food and liked the idea of working for a company with religious roots, which included known for being closed on Sundays \u201cto allow operators and their team members to enjoy a day of rest, be with their families and loved ones, and worship if they choose.\u201d<\/p>\n
When Bloom was selected to become an owner\/operator of a Chick-fil-A franchise \u2014 and learned his location would be in Clovis \u2014 he said he knew it\u2019d be \u201ca great fit.\u201d<\/p>\n
To celebrate the grand opening of the Clovis Chick-fil-A, customers of all ages wearing a full cow suit or any cow-spotted accessory on the opening date can redeem one free entree or kids\u2019 meal inside the restaurant or in the drive-through, according to the chain\u2019s website.<\/a><\/p>\n Bloom said his team is committed to creating an environment where every team member, guest, and neighbor feels welcomed, valued, and cared for, he said.<\/p>\n The biggest difference between Bloom\u2019s restaurant and the other two locations in Fresno is its extended business hours. The Clovis Chick-fil-A will be open 6:30 a.m. to 11 p.m., closing one hour later than the Fresno locations.<\/p>\n This story was originally published June 22, 2026 at 4:27 PM.<\/p>\n Related Stories from Fresno Bee<\/p>\n