Chick-Fil-A Opens First Westchester Location

YONKERS – The first locally owned and operated Chick-fil-A restaurant in Westchester County is now open in Yonkers. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected Israel Allmand as the independent franchised local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Central Park Ave and Roxbury.

Located at 2205 Central Park Ave. in Yonkers, Chick-fil-A Central Park Ave and Roxbury is open from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m. Monday through Saturday. All Chick-fil-A restaurants are closed on Sunday.

Designed for speed and efficiency, this location will serve customers through its drive-thru lanes, and also offer carry-out and delivery for added convenience.

Chick-fil-A’s franchise model is essential to how the restaurant serves others. Most Chick-fil-A restaurants are owned and operated by a single individual, which means Chick-fil-A’s local Owner-Operators are small business owners, not passive investors, who work in their restaurants side by side with their Team Members each day.

In Yonkers, Allmand will be responsible for all day-to-day activities of the business, including employing approximately 100 full- and part-time Team Members, serving Guests, cultivating relationships with local organizations and businesses, and tailoring philanthropic efforts to meet the Yonkers community’s needs.

Allmand was 15 years old when he began working as a Team Member at his local Chick-fil-A in Orlando, Florida. Immediately, he fell in love with the culture of fun, the excitement of the restaurant and Chick-fil-A’s focus on community giving and generosity. Allmand went on to attend the University of Central Florida to earn a bachelor’s degree in hospitality management and worked as a Team Member at a Chick-fil-A near campus. It was during this time that his local Owner-Operator saw his heart for service and encouraged him to pursue a career path with Chick-fil-A. With his sights set high on becoming a local Owner-Operator one day, Allmand climbed the ladder through the organization and even earned a Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures Scholarship. For the past three years, Allmand, his wife Monica, and their daughter have called Yonkers home.

“The mentorship and opportunities that Chick-fil-A has presented to me over the last 18 years is something I will never forget. Within the company, I’ve crossed paths with countless inspiring people, and I have them to thank for helping me chase my dream of becoming a local Owner-Operator,” Allmand said.  “As I dive into this role, my goal is to empower individuals to reach their fullest potential, fostering a vibrant community where everyone thrives. I want my team and our guests to have amazing experiences at my restaurant, a place where everyone feels restored and refreshed.”