PHOTOS BY DAPHNE WALKER
Save a dance
for dad
For a few nights every year, all over the country, something
special happens at Chick-fil-A restaurants. Little girls wearing
their prettiest outfits walk into dining rooms filled with
flowers, holding the hands of one very special guy: Daddy.
The traditions began in 2008 when a Chick-fil-A franchise
owner wanted to create an event where fathers and daughters
could have a memorable evening together. Now, hundreds
of Chick-fil-A restaurants nationwide are hosting their own
events, each with their own unique touches - flowers on tables,
red carpets, even carriage rides or live music - to create lifelong
memories for families.
When Britt McDade, owner/operator of Chick-fil-A Vidalia,
and his wife Candace moved to Toombs County, they had a
similar vision to positively impact the community. Just a few
months after opening, Chick-fil-A Vidalia hosted their first
Daddy Daughter Date Night in February 2014. It began as
a one-night event at the restaurant with multiple seatings.
Flowers and balloons filled the dining room, and guests were
served by the staff. "CFA always made DDDN special for those
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