Chick‑fil‑A operator introduces new Tinley Park restaurant, cites local donations and partnerships
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Kevin Skerran, operator of the new Chick‑fil‑A in Tinley Park, introduced the restaurant at a Tinley Park Village Board meeting and described community partnerships, recent donations and programs including a $25,000 gift to the Greater Chicago Food Depository and a shared‑food program.
Kevin Skerran, the operator of Chick‑fil‑A’s Orland Park location and the new Tinley Park store, introduced the restaurant to the Tinley Park Village Board, saying the restaurant will serve freshly prepared food and engage with local organizations.
Skerran said the company is structured with independent local owner‑operators and described the chain’s stated purpose: “to glorify God by being a faithful steward of all that's entrusted to us, and have a positive influence on all who come in contact with, Chick fil A.” He added the local restaurant’s mission is to “write unmatched hospitality and craveable food to our community.”
Skerran outlined recent and planned community activities. He said his Chick‑fil‑A has raised “over $15,000” for local schools in the past 18 months, donated “$25,000 to the greater, Chicago food depository” with the new store opening, and “gave away over 125,000 of food in 2024.” He also described a “shared table” program to donate excess food to local food pantries and noted the store’s catering and a Chick‑fil‑A food trailer will be available for local events.
Skerran said the Tinley Park location will serve customers every day except Sunday and highlighted the restaurant’s drive‑thru service and local hiring. He thanked “President Glotz and the board and the rest of the Village staff here at Tinley Park” for their assistance in opening the restaurant.
Remarks occurred during an introduction to the board; no formal board action or vote was announced on the record. The presentation was primarily informational and focused on local partnerships, hunger relief donations, and community engagement plans.