> At a Glance
> – Chick-fil-A launches a year-long 80th-birthday campaign on Jan. 5
> – 3,000 hidden “Gold Fan Cups” grant free food for a year
> – New permanent menu items: Frosted Sodas and Floats
> – Why it matters: Fans can score 52 free entrées and sip a new “dirty-soda” spin at their favorite chicken chain
Chick-fil-A is marking eight decades with its biggest celebration yet: retro packaging, limited-edition merch and a nationwide hunt for golden cups that unlock a full year of free meals.
How to Win Free Chick-fil-A for a Year
Starting Jan. 5, buy any of four collectible retro cups for $3.99 while supplies last. Inside 3,000 random “Classic Cup” sleeves wait the winning Gold Fan Cups-each stuffed with a card containing:
- A QR code and instructions to claim the prize
- 52 entrées valid at participating restaurants (sandwiches, nuggets, etc.)
Winners have already surfaced on social media, proving the cups are in circulation now.
New Menu Items Arrive Permanently
The chain is also expanding its menu with two Icedream-based drinks:
- Frosted Sodas-Icedream blended with fountain soda (a “dirty soda” riff)
- Floats-soda layered with soft-serve for “fizzy, foamy” sipping
Choose from Coca-Cola, Dr Pepper, Sprite, Fanta, Powerade, Hi-C, Barq’s Root Beer and diet options.
Anniversary Merch and Retro Packaging
Throughout 2025 guests will find:
- Specialty Plush Cows with rotating designs, sold only in restaurants
- Themed apparel and accessories on shop.chick-fil-a.com
- Original Chicken Sandwich meals served in limited-time retro packaging
Khalilah Cooper, VP of brand strategy, says the goal is to deliver “menu items and experiences that are fresh and exciting” while honoring the chain’s heritage.
Key Takeaways
- Hunt for Gold Fan Cups now-only 3,000 exist nationwide
- Frosted Sodas and Floats are permanent additions to the menu
- Anniversary merchandise drops year-round in-store and online
- Retro-themed packaging turns every combo into a throwback moment
Chick-fil-A’s 80th-birthday bash blends nostalgia with new flavors-and a shot at free chicken for an entire year.
