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Chick-fil-A breaks ground in Leesburg

Tuesday, Jun. 28 by Laura Peters | 31 comments | Email this story

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The new Chick-fil-A is set to open later this year in the Target and Kohls shopping center on Edwards Ferry Road in Leesburg. Times-Mirror Staff Photo/ Laura Peters

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Eating more chicken will definitely be an option for hungry Loudouners upon the completion of a new Chick-fil-A restaurant in Leesburg. Builders broke ground for the new, fast food restaurant June 27 in the unused parking lot in front of the Target and Kohls shopping center on Edwards Ferry Road. Town staff project a fall 2011 opening builders are shooting to open as early as Thanksgiving. At a Leesburg Town Council work session that same day, council members shared their excitement over the chains fourth opening in Loudoun. The chain also has a Sterling location and several restaurants in the Dulles area. The Leesburg restaurant will be 4,663 square feet with a drive-thru and outdoor seating. Based on the number of inquiries weve gotten at Town Hall about Chick-fil-A coming to Leesburg, I have no doubt that their new restaurant will be very successful, Leesburg Town Manager John Wells said. In addition, Chick-fil-A has a great reputation as an excellent corporate citizen and community supporter. We look forward to their opening later this year. Leesburgs Chick-fil-A will be owned and operated by Danielle ODell. ODell has been working for Chick-fil-A since she was 17 years-old, and her entire family works for the chain. She also met her husband while working at one of the restaurants. I look forward to bringing a Chick-fil-A to Leesburg that will wow each and every guest, ODell said. It is my goal to have a team that will provide all guests with a VIP red carpet experience. On July 8, patrons who dress up like a cow will get free Chick-fil-A for their Cow Appreciation Day at one of the open restaurants. Council member Marty Martinez pointed out a website that helps patrons make cow costumes, making all the council members laugh at the idea of dressing up like cows. Chick-fil-A was started in 1946 by Truett Cathy when he opened The Dwarf Grill in Hapeville, Ga. Cathy was credited with inventing Chick-fil-As chicken sandwich in the early 1960s, according to a news release. Chick-fil-A is the second largest quick-serve chicken restaurant chain and

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Wed, Jun 29 at 01:37 PM by havemercy | Report this comment

Its just a fast food restaurant people. If this what gets you exited in life, you really need to do something else. Hey Frank. Theres one on route 7 right next to the Coney Island diner in front of Burlington Coat factory. When trying to get out of the Lowes and Walmart area, try going behind the Walmart. Its faster.
Wed, Jun 29 at 11:13 AM by Leesburger | Report this comment

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@Fed Up In Leesburg, Too bad the housing market is in the toilet or I would have sold and bailed on the city when they announced the Battlefield Pkwy expansion. Umm maybe you shouldnt have bought in the first place. Battlefield Pkwy has been planned for at least 15 years. These expansions of Battlefield Parkway are simply building segments of the road that have been on the books for years and years.
Wed, Jun 29 at 11:04 AM by Feed Up In Leesburg | Report this comment

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Granted the places are well kept and their chicken sandwiches are tasty but really, putting this in the Target/Costco parking lot is insane. That place is a nightmare and twice as bad on the weekend. Meanwhile, instead of fixing the traffic problem the city of Leesburg spends taxpayer dollars on redirecting traffic down through residential areas. Now with the intersections on 15/Edwards Ferry/Ft Evans getting worse it is only going to force me traffic through the residential neighborhoods. Too bad the housing market is in the toilet or I would have sold and bailed on the city when they announced the Battlefield Pkwy expansion.
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Too crowded of a shopping center, although the Sterling location might be the worst location ever created. Getting out of there is impossible with the Lowes and Wal Mart traffic. The other problem is this is too close to the Leesburg ghetto down past Wal Mart. Its too bad, Chick fil a is one of the few fast food joints I like.
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@Shawn in Leesburg: Yes, the order just sits for an extra day. So people seeking immediate gratification shop elsewhere. For many shoppers its not a big deal, but they do lose some business that one day each week. @ChickenJeezus: Yes, it would be hypocritical to applaud Chick-fil-A for being closed on Sunday and therefore not making their employees work on Sunday, but then go to another establishment on Sunday. Keeping Sunday as a day of rest also includes not unnecessarily making others work on Sunday.
Wed, Jun 29 at 10:18 AM by ChickenJeezus | Report this comment

This closed on Sunday thing really appeals to the bible thumpers, doesnt it. Do they go anywhere else for fast food that day? That would be kinda hypocritical, wouldnt it?
Wed, Jun 29 at 09:03 AM by There is a reason for your gut | Report this comment

Fat People Rejoice!!!!!! Another restaurant that is going to kill you is opening!!!!
Wed, Jun 29 at 09:00 AM by LeesburgGal | Report this comment

How many more chicken restaurants do we really need? There is Green Turtle, Buffalo Wings, The restaurant over by Walmart, Popeyes, Roy Rodgers, Why not bring in a Long Horne Restaurant, another steak place besides the Blue Ridge Grill which is a little over priced?
Wed, Jun 29 at 07:45 AM by Shawn in Leesburg | Report this comment

I noticed another Shawn posting in another thread. It didnt seem to be a parody of my posts. Now I dont know if I took someones name but I wouldnt want to be confused with that other Shawn (and vice-versa). @Leesburger: I can understand not reacting an order once its placed but isnt the computer doing the work when you place an order through a website? I mean, the order would be just sitting around waiting for Shabbat to end, right? @Counting Crows: Gay militia? I bet their uniforms are FABULOUS!
Wed, Jun 29 at 06:12 AM by ninja_gaydad | Report this comment

Why not just run a story titled Leesburg is Filled with Fat Rednecks
Wed, Jun 29 at 02:50 AM by studio thirtythree | sydney video production " class="blue2">Report this comment

Great news, Im a suckaaaa for chick-fil-a! sydney video production

Tue, Jun 28 at 09:47 PM by Bad Boy Dicky Wicky | Report this comment

Yep, read about this in the Leesburg Today on Friday. Thanks for repeating the story LTM! How about coverage of the Route 15 sunday Brewfest disaster? Oh thats right, wouldnt want to offend an advertiser.
Tue, Jun 28 at 09:00 PM by Seriously? | Report this comment

the far far left gay militia?? You mean anyone who isnt a bigot and supports gay rights? @Counting Crows Its theyre not their Dumb,dumb indeed.
Tue, Jun 28 at 08:39 PM by del sol | Report this comment

Yeah, It could be soooo much worseyou could have illegals flooding the area and trashing the once nice peaceful areaer, nevermind.
Tue, Jun 28 at 08:05 PM by Tom Murphy | Report this comment

Didnt take long for the village atheists to make their presence known. Chain or not, nobody makes a better chicken sandwich.
Tue, Jun 28 at 07:40 PM by happycow@yahoo.com | Report this comment

YEAH!!! Finally something good to eat in Leesburg And the traffic is not so bad you people need to get a life and clue. It could be SOOOOO much worse. And a little kindness while you drive goes a long way!

Tue, Jun 28 at 07:27 PM by Leesburger | Report this comment

@for g*d sake, You ask Name me one other industry where one of the major players takes a day off a week while the rest operate?? One example is the large retail and mail-order camera/electronic shops in NYC. Some of them are closed from Friday evening (till I think Sunday morning). They are owned by Jews that dont work on their Sabbath. Their store is closed and they dont process online orders - and they make that very clear with a popup if you try to place an order when theyre closed. There are other shops that ARE open during those times, so this is yet another example of a business closing when others are open.
Tue, Jun 28 at 06:16 PM by Appanage | Report this comment

Actually both Joni and Counting Crows sang it. And yes, this is literally the worst shopping center in Leesburg to which this much traffic should be added. Leesburg officially has its first Sterling-like PITA strip mall. Once again thankful we only visit this goofiness rather than live anywhere near it. What were these people thinking?
Tue, Jun 28 at 05:29 PM by for g*d sake | Report this comment

its big yellow taxi you nimwits. and being closed 1/7 of the time, while your competition operates, is NOT a good business strategy. Name me one other industry where one of the major players takes a day off a week while the rest operate?? it is unique (annoying if you ask me) but hardly a great business practice. What do a large proportion of faith-goers do before or after their faith sessions at their houses of faith worship? Go eat. Good choice, chick-people.
Tue, Jun 28 at 05:29 PM by Counting Crows | Report this comment

@State, their Southern Baptists. Learn how to spell Mormons, dumb dumb.
Tue, Jun 28 at 05:19 PM by State ? | Report this comment

Its a bunch of Mourmonsdum duh dum dum dum thats why they are closed on Sundaysbut at least this shotty state opened its Liquor stores on Sundays ! I hate this place so much
Tue, Jun 28 at 05:02 PM by Dave | Report this comment

Great news. Now if we can only do something about the Green Tree and Bela Luna. Hopefully the Bela Lunatic that owns them can sell them. Could we get something more trendy in downtown Leesburg?
Tue, Jun 28 at 04:52 PM by More great land planning | Report this comment

Could they have picked a worse location? Its is already nearly impossible to get into that shopping center in one light cycle Thursday-Sunday with Target and Costco. It wont be worth the trouble to get in there to grab food.
Tue, Jun 28 at 04:48 PM by Counting Crows | Report this comment

Figures the far far left gay militia would be upset. I believe he supports biblical teachings and pro-marriage. If you think its anti-gay, so be it. Its a well run business and their value proposition works.
Tue, Jun 28 at 04:46 PM by Donna Kropotkin | Report this comment

Joni Mitchell sang that song Paved paradise and put up a parking lot. Not the Counting Crows.
Tue, Jun 28 at 04:26 PM by Poco Hauntyou | Report this comment

Build paradise, and put up a parking lot. -Counting Crows While I agree that Chick-fil-A is well run, Im always craving it on Sunday, the one day they dont have one (not sure why people care if a business is closed on Sunday). Additionally, the owner (of the chain, not this particular store) is a far, far right-winged man and an avid anti-gay advocate. Doesnt really mesh in this changing world.
Tue, Jun 28 at 04:08 PM by Richard Todd | Report this comment

Just another nail in the coffin that makes Leesburg look like every other place in America. There was a time about 20 years ago when Leesburg looked different and special...no morethe hordes of plastic people arrived and demanded such placesApplebees, TGIF, IHOP etcwhat wa that song about giving away America and paving it with a parking lotsad commentary that people are happy about a mindnumbing chain restaurant. Gives you a sense of their IQ level.
Tue, Jun 28 at 04:03 PM by Front Page News | Report this comment

I wish I could have been there to see the guy who, after hearing about the new Chik-fil-a, Whoa, somebody alert the media.
Tue, Jun 28 at 03:40 PM by Tallyho | Report this comment

I agree with GPTEGood food, always clean, employees are respectful, children friendly play area, AND they are closed on Sunday! Wish more businesses would take the hint on what makes a good business successful!
Tue, Jun 28 at 03:33 PM by Bill Glass | Report this comment

Extremely happy to hear this news. Great food and great company.
Tue, Jun 28 at 03:15 PM by Great Place to Eat | Report this comment

This is old school America! The absolute best example of what a business is all about. Closed on Sunday, which is an example of a company that has faith and cares about employees (not money). The people are respectful. The food is great. No, I do not own one or ever worked for one but I feel someone needs to give a high five to a company that well deserves it! Beats other companies with employees that smoke right outside the door and hires Non-English (not bilingual). 1 in a thousand chance of a company with these values.

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