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    Chick-fil-A’s opening day in Calgary draws a massive crowd. Rayn Rashid talks to those waiting close to two-hours for a chicken sandwich. 

    By Rayn Rashid

    Posted Nov 8, 2024 8:52 am.

    A new fast food joint opened in Calgary Thursday, and some people waited in line for more than two hours to get a taste.

    It’s a scene you’d expect to see at a sports event or a concert, but on Thursday, all the commotion on Calgary’s Macleod Trail was for the opening day of Chick-fil-A, an American chicken chain.

    The lines were massive both inside the restaurant and in the drive-thru, where police helped direct traffic.

    Some people CityNews spoke with were finding creative ways to pass the time, including chatting with their car neighbours and watching the Flames game.

    Chick-fil-A says it plans to have 20 restaurants in Alberta by 2030.

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