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Merle Hay
4040 Merle Hay Rd
Des Moines, IA 50310
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Catering deliveries at this restaurant require a $250.00 subtotal minimum order size.
Merle Hay
4040 Merle Hay Rd
Des Moines, IA 50310
Hours
Monday - Thursday
6:30 AM-9:00 PM CDT
Friday - Saturday
6:30 AM-10:00 PM CDT
Sunday
Closed
Service Options and Hours
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Chick-fil-A One® membership benefits
When you join our tiered membership program Chick-fil-A One, you can start earning points every time you order the food you love.
Amenities at this restaurant
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Mobile Ordering
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Drive-thru
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Catering Pickup
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Catering Delivery
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WiFi
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Playground
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Breakfast
Limited amenities available, please contact Restaurant with any questions.
We’re proud to be your nearest Chick-fil-A®
Serving freshly prepared food crafted with quality ingredients every day of the week (except Sunday, of course). Our restaurant offers everything from Chick-fil-A menu classics, like the original Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich, Chicken Nuggets and Chick-fil-A Waffle Potato Fries®, to breakfast, salads, treats, Kid’s Meals and more. Feeding a group? Our Chick-fil-A location also offers a variety of catering options, perfect for your next get-together. On this page, you can check out our operating hours as well as the dining options that are currently available at our restaurant, including curbside carry-out or delivery.
If you're looking for great food nearby, it's our pleasure to serve you.
Meet Manager
Prestyn Martin
Our Community
Grow your career with us
Working at a Chick-fil-A restaurant is more than a job - it's an opportunity for teamwork and leadership development in a positive, people-focused environment. We hope you'll apply to join our team.
Employee Scholarship and Educational Assistance OpportunitiesBy clicking Continue below, you will leave the Chick-fil-A, Inc. website (www.chick-fil-a.com) and enter a site controlled and maintained by a third party not affiliated with Chick-fil-A, Inc. The content and policies of the site you are about to enter may vary from Chick-fil-A, Inc.'s. Most Chick-fil-A® Restaurants are operated by independent franchised business owners who make all their own employment decisions and are responsible for their own content and policies.
By clicking Continue below, you will leave the Chick-fil-A, Inc. website (www.chick-fil-a.com) and enter a site controlled and maintained by a third party not affiliated with Chick-fil-A, Inc. The content and policies of the site you are about to enter may vary from Chick-fil-A, Inc.'s. Most Chick-fil-A® Restaurants are operated by independent franchised business owners who make all their own employment decisions and are responsible for their own content and policies.
Investing in you
While every Chick-fil-A restaurant is a little bit different, one thing remains the same: the commitment to creating a welcoming, purpose-driven environment with a chance for you to grow.
- Whole-hearted support
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You’ll be part of an environment where your physical, emotional, and mental wellbeing is actively supported.
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- Pathways to potential
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Restaurants can provide a range of options and opportunities for professional development to support your unique needs and passions.
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- Closed on Sundays
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Chick-fil-A restaurants remain closed on Sundays to allow the team to rest or worship if they choose.
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- Flexibility to thrive
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When life happens or you’re pursuing dreams beyond work, you should have an experience that works for you.
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Join our team!
Join our growing team! Chick-fil-A Merle Hay is always looking for energetic and hard-working team members. We hire the friendliest people who have a heart for customer service and a desire to work in a community-minded restaurant setting. Working at Chick-fil-A Merle Hay is more than just a job. It's the ability to impact and touch the lives of others by creating and serving remarkable food and experiences. Here are some of the great benefits of working at Chick-fil-A Merle Hay.
- We’re closed every Sunday
- Positive & Team Member-focused work environment
- Flexible hours
- Free meal with every shift worked
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It really is
“our pleasure”
They may only be two words, but “my pleasure” really does reflect the heart of everything Chick-fil-A Restaurant Team Members do. Ready for a career that’s more than a job?
Merle Hay First 100 Sweepstakes
We celebrate each opening in the communities we join with our signature First 100 event: a tradition dating back to 2003. The First 100 event is a chance for the local franchise owner and restaurant Team Members to get to know their new customers. Up to 100 winners will receive the ultimate prize: Chick-fil-A food for a year.*
Claim Your Spot
To join our First 100 Sweepstakes, simply sign in or create a Chick-fil-A One account. Get ready to become part of a special tradition and possibly win Chick-fil-A food for a year!
Sweepstakes rules
Individuals must meet the Sweepstakes' requirements to enter
- Are 18 years of age or older (or age of majority in state where sweepstakes is taking place)
- Must live OR attend an accredited college/university in the list of select zip codes
- One entry per person
- No more than two entries per household
- Are not a First 100 prize winner in the past 12 months
More questions before you join?
For additional details about how Chick-Fil-A One works, read the whole list of frequently asked questions.