News Summary
Chick-fil-A is introducing a limited-time Creamy BBQ Chicken Sandwich in Jacksonville, Florida, from June 9 to July 19, available at select locations. This new menu item features a chicken filet on a buttery bun with creamy BBQ slaw and sweet heat pickle chips. Customers can customize with spicy or grilled chicken and order through the app, though points cannot be redeemed specifically for this sandwich. Customer feedback during this test will influence future menu decisions.
Jacksonville
Chick-fil-A is testing a new limited-time exclusive sandwich, the Creamy BBQ Chicken Sandwich, in Jacksonville, Florida, from June 9 to July 19. This new offering will only be available at select Chick-fil-A locations within the city.
The Creamy BBQ Chicken Sandwich features Chick-fil-A’s original chicken filet served on a buttery bun, topped with Creamy BBQ Slaw and sweet heat pickle chips. Customers have the option to customize their sandwich with either spicy or grilled chicken filets instead of the original. The sandwich is designed to enhance the flavor experience when paired with Chick-fil-A’s Creamy BBQ Sauce.
While this exclusive sandwich can be ordered for delivery through the Chick-fil-A app or online, it cannot be catered. Although customers will not be able to redeem points for this particular sandwich, points can still be earned on the overall purchase.
Feedback from customers will play a critical role in determining the future availability of the Creamy BBQ Chicken Sandwich at additional locations beyond Jacksonville. This testing period is part of Chick-fil-A’s ongoing efforts to innovate its menu offerings and respond to customer preferences.
Additional Testing Initiatives
In addition to Jacksonville’s sandwich, Chick-fil-A is also testing the Jalapeño Ranch Club Chicken Sandwich at select locations in Salt Lake City, Utah, during the same time frame from June 9 to July 19. This reflects the company’s strategy to assess customer interest and market trends in various regions.
Chick-fil-A Presence in Florida
Florida holds the distinction of being the second-highest state in the U.S. for the number of Chick-fil-A restaurants, tied with Georgia. As of May 14, 2025, there are a total of 3,228 Chick-fil-A locations operating across the country, reinforcing the brand’s widespread popularity.
Conclusion
With the introduction of the Creamy BBQ Chicken Sandwich in Jacksonville, Chick-fil-A aims to engage with its customer base while exploring potential new menu items. The feedback received during this limited-time offer will be instrumental in shaping future menu decisions for the fast-food chain, as it continues to adapt to evolving consumer tastes and preferences.
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- Jacksonville.com: Chick-fil-A Testing New Sandwiches
- Wikipedia: Chick-fil-A
- Action News Jax: New BBQ Sandwich
- Google Search: Chick-fil-A new menu items
- First Coast News: Exclusive Creamy BBQ Sandwich
- Google Scholar: Chick-fil-A menu innovation
- WOKV: Testing New BBQ Sandwich
- Encyclopedia Britannica: Chick-fil-A
- Southern Living: Testing New Sandwich in Jacksonville
- Google News: Chick-fil-A Jacksonville
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