Take a Look at the NEW Chick-Fil-A in Manahawkin, New Jersey

Whenever we ask you what businesses you would like to see come to Ocean County, among the many popular answers is Chick-Fil-A and so many of you say that's the food chain you'd love to have more of here in Ocean County.

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The latest Chick-fil-A under construction is the new location along Route 72 in Manahawkin in Southern Ocean County. I was recently in the area and wanted to grab photos to show you the latest with the new construction.

Shawn Michaels

There are 2,723 Chick-Fil-A locations, however, only 1 is currently operating in Ocean County. The 1 Chick-Fil-A location is in Brick Township. The Stafford Township location will be the 2nd for us here in Ocean County.

The most popular item on the Chick-Fil-A menu, according to Fast Food Nutrition. is the "chicken nugget" ...yes the Chick-Fil-A nuggets are the most popular item. Coming in second are the "waffle fries" and third is the "grilled chicken nuggets".

Shawn Michaels

Rounding out the most popular items at Chick-Fil-A:

#4 cobb salad
#5 chick-n-strips
#6 peppermint chip milkshake
#7 chicken sandwich
#8 lemonade
#9 market salad
#10 spicy southwest salad

What is YOUR favorite menu item at Chick-Fil-A we would love to hear from you...post your comments below.

No word as to when the new Chick-Fil-A will open in Manahawkin, but we will keep you posted. Residents in Southern Ocean County are excited for the new addition to Stafford Township.

Shawn Michaels

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