Chick-fil-A is opening a new restaurant on Thursday in Edmonton. Chick-fil-A The Meadows is located at 4004 17th Street Northwest.
Locally owned and operated by Jag Dhanju, it will be the fourth location to open in Edmonton. The new restaurant will employ approximately 90-110 full- and part-time people and will be open for dine-in, and take-out from 10:30 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. with the drive-thru open until 10:00 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
Jagdeep “Jag” Dhanju, a familiar face in Edmonton’s restaurant scene, is embarking on a new chapter as the local Owner-Operator of the brand.
Born and raised in Edmonton, his connection to the city runs deep.
He’s a second-generation Indo-Canadian who has dedicated over two decades to the local restaurant industry. His journey began at his family’s business, Meridian Banquet, where he honed his leadership skills managing large-scale events and overseeing operations for both the Indian restaurant and banquet hall.
“Edmonton has always been home for me,” Dhanju said. “My family and I have been part of the restaurant industry here for 25 years, and I’m excited to continue that legacy with Chick-fil-A.”
In 2017, Jag honoured his own entrepreneurial spirit by founding Tiffin: India’s Fresh Kitchen, a fast-casual
Indian restaurant that quickly gained recognition for its innovative approach. Tiffin was among the first restaurants in Edmonton to utilize fully biodegradable packaging, reflecting Jag’s commitment to sustainability and environmental responsibility. As the former co-owner and operator of three Tiffin locations, Dhanju has already demonstrated a knack for creating thriving businesses that exemplify care for both people and the planet.
Because of his deep familiarity with the restaurant industry, Jag was especially impressed by his first visit to a Chick-fil-A restaurant.
“I stopped by Chick-fil-A Yonge & Bloor in Toronto for lunch and was completely blown away by
the genuine hospitality and quality food,” he explained. That introduction to the brand inspired him to pursue becoming the local Owner-Operator of his own.
“I find joy in helping others and serving them great food with a smile. I’m looking forward to making a
meaningful impact in the lives of my Team Members and the community as a whole.”
In honour of the new restaurant opening, Chick-fil-A will donate about C$34,000 (US$25,000) to a local non-profit organization through Second Harvest, one of Canada’s largest food rescue organizations. Since 2020, Chick-fil-A has donated about C$2 million (US$1.46 million) to local hunger-relief organizations through Second Harvest.
Dhanju’s restaurant will be participating in the Chick-fil-A Shared TableTM program, an initiative that redirects surplus food from the restaurant to local soup kitchens, shelters, food banks and non-profits in need. To date, more than 35 million meals have been created using Chick-fil-A Shared Table donations from 2,300 Chick-fil-A restaurants throughout Canada and the U.S.
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