East Meadow Welcomes New Drive Thru-Focused Chick-fil-A Restaurant
A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant is ready to serve East Meadow at its newest location opening on Thursday, May 1, 2025, creating approximately 80 jobs. Chick-fil-A, Inc. selected Scott Buccellato to be the local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Eisenhower Park.
Located at 1622 Hempstead Turnpike, the new restaurant will serve Guests Monday through Saturday from 6:30 a.m. to 12 a.m., offering drive-thru, carry-out, third-party delivery and Mobile Thru. Designed for speed and efficiency, this drive thru-focused location offers added convenience to serve Guests through its drive-thru and a walk-up window for carry-out, while also serving students and eventgoers by remaining open until midnight.
Locally Owned and Operated
“Becoming a Chick-fil-A local Owner-Operator wasn’t always part of my plan, but now I couldn’t imagine doing anything else,” said Buccellato. “From the moment I encountered Chick-fil-A’s commitment to genuine hospitality, I felt called to be part of it. Our goal is to create a restaurant that not only serves meals efficiently and with a smile but also leaves a meaningful mark on the local community.”
- Originally from New Jersey, Buccellato and his wife, Jeanne-Marie, relocated to Long Island 15 years ago.
- After 20 years in the corporate world, he felt ready for a new challenge—one that allowed him to connect more personally with people and make a meaningful difference through service.
- In 2018, he was selected to lead Chick-fil-A Westbury, a location he will continue to operate alongside Chick-fil-A Eisenhower Park.
- Buccellato’s extended family plays an active role in both restaurants, with his wife, three children, and 13 nieces and nephews serving alongside him as Team Members.
Caring for the East Meadow Community:
Ewing is committed to giving back to the Camarillo community by:
- Participating in the Chick-fil-A Shared Table® program, which redirects surplus food to local nonprofits and has helped to create over 35 million meals to date.
- Celebrating the opening with a $25,000 donation from Chick-fil-A, Inc. to Feeding America to support local hunger relief efforts of Food Share, Inc., a Feeding America partner food bank.
- Recognizing 100 local heroes making an impact in the Camarillo community by providing them with free Chick-fil-A entrées for a year.
To learn more about careers at Chick-fil-A Eisenhower Park, click here. For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A Camarillo Outlets, visit the restaurant’s Facebook page and follow along on Instagram.
Delicious Food; Outstanding Customer Service
Chick-fil-A is known for creating a remarkable restaurant experience, starting with friendly service, a warm welcome and quality food, including the original Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich. Restaurants strive to provide a great-tasting meal made with real, whole chicken breast and fresh produce, all grown and sourced with care and prepared throughout the day. For more on Chick-fil-A’s high-quality menu options, click here. For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A Eisenhower Park, visit the restaurant’s Facebook page and follow along on Instagram.
About Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Chick-fil-A, Inc. is the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States, known for its freshly-prepared food, signature hospitality and unique franchise model. More than 200,000 Team Members are employed by local Owner-Operators in more than 3,000 restaurants across the United States, Canada and Puerto Rico.
Chick-fil-A opened its first restaurant in the UK in early 2025 with the goal of launching five locations across the UK within the next two years. The first Singapore restaurant is set to open in late 2025, marking the brand’s entry into Asia.
Chick-fil-A local Owner-Operators live and work in the communities their restaurants serve, each supporting local efforts to address hunger, education, and making a positive impact. The family-owned and privately held company was founded in 1967 by S. Truett Cathy. More information on Chick-fil-A is available at www.chick-fil-a.com and @ChickfilANews.
