> At a Glance
> – Chick-fil-A’s 80th birthday kicks off Jan. 5 with a year-long celebration.
> – 3,000 lucky cup buyers win free food for a year via hidden Golden Fan Cups.
> – New Frosted Sodas and Floats join the menu permanently.
> Why it matters: Fans get fresh menu items, collectible merch, and a 1-in-13,000 shot at 52 free entrées.
Chick-fil-A turns 80 and is partying for 12 straight months with new drinks, throwback packaging, and a nationwide cup hunt worth free meals.
Birthday Menu Drops
Jan. 5 marks the first permanent additions of the year:
- Frosted Sodas – Icedream soft-serve blended with fountain soda (Coke, Dr Pepper, Sprite, etc.).
- Floats – layers of soda and Icedream for sipping or scooping.
Both items stay on the menu indefinitely.
Golden Fan Cup Sweepstakes
| Cup Type | Quantity | Prize |
|---|---|---|
| Classic Cup | millions | collectible retro design |
| Golden Fan Cup | 3,000 | free Chick-fil-A for a year |
How to play:
- Buy four cup designs for $3.99 each while supplies last.
- Cups are wrapped; only after purchase will you know if yours is gold.
- Winners find a card with a QR code to claim 52 entrées.
Khalilah Cooper, VP of brand strategy, says:
> “We’re inviting Guests – old and new – to join us in celebrating our heritage, while looking ahead to the future with us.”
Retro Vibes & Merch
- Original Chicken Sandwich meals arrive in limited-time retro packaging inspired by 1940s designs.
- Specialty Plush Cows release in waves, sold in-store only.
- Themed apparel and accessories drop year-round on shop.chick-fil-a.com.
Key Takeaways
- 80th anniversary celebration runs all year.
- 3,000 Golden Cups hide among regular ones nationwide.
- New Frosted Sodas and Floats are here to stay.
Grab your cups early-once the 3,000 gold versions are found, the free-food party ends.
