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Chick-fil-A adds mac & cheese to menu as a side dish

The Mac & Cheese is the company’s first permanent side addition since 2016

5 things to know about... Chick-fil-A 1. Chick-fil-A was founded in 1946 by native Georgian S. Truett Cathy. After his death in 2014, his son Dan took over as Chick-fil-A Chairman, President and CEO. Chick-fil-A holds true to its metro Atlanta roots, maintaining its headquarters in suburban College Park, Ga. 2. The original restaurant, originally named The Dwarf Grill and later renamed The Dwarf House, is still in its 1946 location in Hapeville, Ga., and still operates 24 hours a day (except Sunday). The
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Aug 12, 2019

Chick-fil-A is adding more variety to its menu, because it just added macaroni and cheese to the list.

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The Mac & Cheese, offered as a side option with any lunch, dinner, or kid’s meal, is available nationwide starting Monday.

The dish, made with a blend of cheddar, Parmesan and Romano cheeses, is the company’s first permanent side addition since 2016.

"Mac & Cheese is the quintessential comfort food, and something we are so excited to offer our guests at Chick-fil-A," Amanda Norris, executive director of menu and packaging, said in a press release. "It has a delicious, homemade taste!"

The brand tested the dish in five markets, and it “passed with flying colors.”

Chick-fil-A also announced the Frosted Caramel Coffee, which combines cold-brewed coffee, vanilla ice cream, and caramel syrup.

Unlike the Mac & Cheese, the sweet treat will only be available until Nov. 9 or while supplies last.

» RELATED: Gwinnett Chick-fil-A testing new restaurant-run delivery program

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