Keeping with tradition, the Chick-fil-A opening Oct. 13 in the Lansing-area is holding its 'First 100' celebration. And people want to be one of the first to get free meals for a year. You just have to wait it out.
The tradition goes back 13 years, and the first 100 eligible adults at the location, at 5617 W. Saginaw Highway, will get a year’s supply of Chick-fil-A meals, which includes 52 meals of a Chick-fil-A sandwich, medium waffle fries and a medium beverage.
According to a release, fans hoping to be part of the 'First 100' at other locations have weathered snow, rain, extreme heat and cold.
The celebration will begin when the line opens at 6 a.m. Oct. 12, and if there are more than 100 eligible adults at this time, a drawing will be held to select the 'First 100'. Those chosen will be required to camp out until the grand opening in order to secure their spot.
To be eligible for the 'First 100', participants have to be 18 years old or older, and have identification. The 'First 100' is open to people living in select zip codes surrounding the location, and more information can be found here.
“My team members and I are thrilled to open Michigan’s first Chick-fil-A location and can’t wait to welcome our guests to our Lansing restaurant,” said Franchise Owner Kate McNerney. “We’re not just in the chicken business — we’re in the people business. Our goal is to provide a remarkable experience for every customer, every time, by serving food our guests can truly feel good about eating, providing sincere hospitality and being a good neighbor.”
To also add to the celebration and support the local community, McNerney is asking the 'First 100' guests and restaurant customers to participate in a children’s book drive to benefit the Boys and Girls Club of Lansing.
They will be collected new and gently used children’s books at the restaurant between 6:30 a.m. and 10 p.m. on Oct. 12 and 13. The donated books will be placed in a nearly 3-fool long Book House to serve as a free library exchange.
The Book House, built from reclaimed wood, is donated by the Chick-fil-A Foundation, and since 2014 the business has collected more than 21,500 books that were donated to 132 local organizations in 37 states and Washington D.C.
