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Chick-fil-A launches 80th anniversary marketing campaign

By Stacey D. WallsJanuary 5, 2026

Limited-time retro packaging will highlight Chick-fil-A’s heritage, the company said.Source: Chick-fil-AFor Chick-fil-A’s 80th anniversary, the chicken chain is pulling out…

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Chick-fil-A launches 80th anniversary marketing campaign