JACKSONVILLE, Fla. – The Chick-fil-A on Philips Highway at JTB Boulevard is reopening its doors next week, more than four months after a kitchen fire forced the restaurant to close.
The restaurant is scheduled to reopen Tuesday, Oct. 27, at 10:30 a.m. Breakfast will not be served on opening day.
The June 9 fire, which Jacksonville Fire and Rescue said appeared to be electrical, damaged the kitchen and drive-thru and forced a temporary closure with no set end date.
Franchise owner and operator Ben Bryant said at the time that no one was inside the restaurant when the fire broke out, and there were no casualties.
“It is unfortunate, but luckily, no one was here, no casualties,” Bryant said in June. “But it’s definitely going to be a while before we open up for the community again.”
Four months in the making
In a statement shared ahead of the reopening, the restaurant reflected on the months-long recovery.
“The past several months have been a journey we never expected, filled with challenges, changes, and so many emotions,” the statement read. “But through it all, one thing has never changed…the incredible love and support of our team from our amazing community.”
The statement added: “It’s never just been about chicken sandwiches and waffle fries. It’s about the people, the connections, the memories, and the community we’re blessed to serve. We’ve missed seeing your smiling faces, serving your families, and being part of your everyday moments. See you soon!”
Loyal customers felt the loss
The closure hit regulars hard. When the fire happened in June, customer Bruce Brown told News4JAX he was devastated by the news.
“It just hurts my heart,” Brown said. “I usually come get my Chick-fil-A biscuit and my lemonade. I’m heartbroken I can’t get that. This is the closest Chick-fil-A where I am.”
Bryant said during the closure that fellow Chick-fil-A operators in the Jacksonville area helped take in displaced team members and product while repairs were underway.
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