Chick-fil-A is opening a location at 5617 W. Saginaw Highway in Lansing on Oct. 13, which has several out-of-state students excited to have a piece of home so close.
Political science and pre-law freshman and Texas native Trace Chappell worked at Chick-fil-A back in his hometown.
“I used to work at Chick-fil-A, so I used to eat there quite often,” Chappell said. “I miss having it just around the corner.”
He said he’s glad to see a Chick-fil-A open up near MSU.
“I’m pretty excited because one of the cons of coming to MSU from Texas was no Chick-fil-A, so I’m glad there will be a Chick-fil-A here.”
Pre-Vet and Zoology Freshman Kayla Preston said she misses Chick-fil-A and is excited for its return to her life, because it reminds her of home for a different reason.
“My whole family sucks at cooking, so it’s really great to be able to go and get waffle fries and chicken noodle soup.”
Excited about the new Chick-fil-A, Pre-Vet freshman and North Carolina native Hannah Campbell said, “I could really go for an 8-count nugget meal with Chick-fil-A sauce and ranch with a side of fries and a Dr. Pepper.”
For students who come from a place where Chick-fil-A is a staple, the opening of the location in Lansing, is like having a piece of home here in Michigan. However, it’s not all good news for students.
Campbell is concerned about the affect Chick-fil-A will have on her bank account.
“I won’t go there a lot because obviously if I go there a lot, the little money I have will go bye-bye really fast.”
Chick-fil-A’s Lansing location will be owned by Kate McNerney, who is very excited about the new opportunity. Lansing marks the start of a series of 15 to 20 Chick-fil-A restaurants that will be opened in the state of Michigan.
McNerney said, “I’m excited to bring Chick-fil-A to Michigan because the food is amazing.” adding that she is especially excited about the quality of food that Chick-fil-A produces.
In addition to this, McNerney said, “I’m thrilled and honored to have the first free standing (Chick-fil-A) in Michigan”
