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Bowie Chick-fil-A Opens Nov. 3, Will Offer Year of Free Meals to First 100 Customers
The "First 100" party will start 24 hours before the opening and will involve overnight camping.
BOWIE, MD — Rejoice, Bowie Chick-fil-A fans: you're about to get your own stand-alone restaurant Nov. 3, and you could win a year of free meals if you're willing to camp out all night before the opening.
Local franchise owner Rob Herold will be opening the Chick-fil-A restaurant in just a week's time at 15505 Annapolis Road, and the location will be holding a family-friendly overnight First 100 party starting 24 hours before the grand opening "as guests try to be one of the first 100 adults through the door to win a year of free Chick-fil-A meals," according to a statement.
You'll need to reside in a specific zip code surrounding the restaurant. Check the list here.
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"A tradition going back more than 13 years, Chick-fil-A’s First 100 celebration has given away nearly $27 million in free food through 2015 and continues to be the chain’s signature grand opening event," the statement reads. "Rain, snow and extreme temperatures below zero or above 100 do not deter fans who arrive with tents, chairs, TVs, computers and other gear.
"Each fan is hoping to win a digital offer card loaded with a one-year supply of free Chick-fil-A meals (52 meals with each consisting of a Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich, medium Waffle Potato Fries and a medium beverage) that will be awarded to the first 100 eligible adults — ages 18 and older with identification — in line when the doors open at 6 a.m. on Nov. 3," the statement adds. "If more than 100 people are onsite when the line officially opens at 6 a.m. on Nov. 2, 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."
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In addition, Herold is inviting the First 100 and other restaurant customers to participate in a children's book drive for Tulip Grove Elementary School. Herold will be collecting "new and gently used children's books" from Nov. 1-2 from 9 a.m. until 5 p.m., and Nov. 3 from 6 a.m. until 10 p.m.
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