Chick-fil-A Munford celebrated its first anniversary this week, one year after the restaurant opened on Nov. 6, 2025.

Owner/Operator Alphonso Ruffin Jr. said the year has given the restaurant a chance to create jobs and take part in community life in Munford and the surrounding area.

“It’s been a great year in the Munford community and surrounding areas,” Ruffin said. “We have been able to provide job opportunities and careers within the restaurant while being active in such a great community. I love how families and individuals come dine together over a great meal.”

The Munford location is Ruffin’s second Chick-fil-A. He started with the company as a team member in 2009 and became owner/operator of Chick-fil-A Millington in 2021. He and his wife, Kenya, opened the Munford restaurant last fall.

Over the past year, the restaurant has partnered with local schools and hosted family events, including a Father’s Day event with the Home Depot in Covington, Little Chef Academy and Cow Appreciation Day.

Most evening shifts are staffed primarily by local high school and college students, according to the restaurant.

“While we are in the food business, we are also in the people business, and I love the daily interaction with my team and customers,” Ruffin said.

Heading into its second year, the restaurant plans to keep building on its school and community partnerships, Ruffin said.

Chick-fil-A Munford is at 11103 Hwy. 51 S. and is open 6 a.m. to 10 p.m. Monday through Saturday.