For years, residents of New Iberia have been praying for a Chick-fil-A restaurant to open in the city.

Today, they’re prayers have been answered.

Austin and Amy Milke, a husband and wife originally from Lafayette, have announced through social media that plans are being developed to open a Chick-Fil-A restaurant in Lagniappe Village on Admiral Doyle Drive in 2020. 

The franchise will be 5,000 square feet, seat about 130 customers and have a parking lot that can fit about 75 vehicles.

The Milke’s are planning to hire 70 employees.  

Here is the official announcement.  

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