Chick-fil-A Says Goodbye to Their Cow Calendars
Chick-fil-A fans!
If you have purchased the popular Cow Calendars from Chick-fil-A, you may be surprised and disappointed to learn that Chick-fil-A has announced that they are retiring their annual Cow Calendars at the end of 2018! 😢
You can still redeem any offers from the 2018 calendar with your Calendar Card or by using your Cow Calendar QR code through the Chick-fil-A app. Read more information here.
Earn rewards with the Chick-fil-A One app!
Make sure to download the the Chick-fil-A app (iTunes or Google Play) and create a Chick-fil-A One Account to score awesome free offers and more. The app allows you to skip the line, plus each order gets you closer to earning free treats like fruit cups, chicken sandwiches, and more. Even better, you can rate the treats they offer so you get treats customized just for you!
What do you think of this change? Share your thoughts in the comment section below.
(Thanks, Dealzgurl!)
Welp, won’t be buying much there. It was a money thing … the calendars sell out, but they don’t want to give people free stuff for 12 months.
Bummer
They can still have all my money! 😁
Me too! I don’t even buy a calendar. 😊 I do earn free treats now thru the app which is a nice plus for something I’m buying anyway.
Love their chicken sandwich! Haven’t bought the calendars before so it doesn’t change anything for me.
I used to love their chicken salad sandwich and they discontinued that. I don’t know if they did that everywhere or just in my area ,but I miss that sandwich. I really don’t eat there much now that they’ve done that. 🙁
I agree! The chicken salad was our favorite and then they discontinued it (yep, they took it off the menu everywhere.). I don’t go there much since they got rid of it.
Yep! We love chick fil a!
They are such a giving company. Not sure why the change, but there goodness shows in everyday service!
They really are a very giving company. They always are at ALL of our major community functions giving away free food cards and they also donate to our MOPS group every year.
oh no! I gave these as Christmas gifts every year!
🙁
For guests who purchased the calendar as a holiday gift, we will offer new Chick-fil-A gift cards to purchase in restaurants this holiday season
Boooooo 😟
One of the few who refuses to pay their high prices…sad to see these go!
Me too!
The main reason why I went there was to use my cow calendar rewards. Don’t think will be stopping by any more after December. Too pricey for our family of 5
Ditto!
Agreed…can eat at a restaurant for the same amount (or less). 🙂
Was wondering when this would make the post list. Very disappointed this is going away and, like others here, we just won’t be going to CFA any more. Probably better for us in the long run. Hope they don’t get rid of “Dress Like a Cow” day as well! That is our only shot these days. Enjoyed the fun of the calendar benefits while we had them (only two short years in our area!).
You get way better treats with the app! The calendar always gave free drinks, ice cream, etc.. but on the app I always get sandwiches and salads!
Agreed! And it only takes 3 visits for me to earn a free sandwich.
Love Chic fil a!! We get free treats on their app! Love their calendar, but it won’t stop us from eating there👍🏻😀
This is sad, but at the same time, chick fil a CONSTANTLY had the better tasting fast food, by far the best customer service, and there can be 100 people in line and you don’t wait for more than 5 minutes. Seeing McDonald’s and other fast food places take their ideas is proof that they know how to run a business. I rarely eat fast food, but when I do, it’s chick fil a. I also appreciate the fact they stand up for what they believe in, and are always giving away free food to victims of natural disasters, and to the service people helping them.
I agree Matt!
I like the app a lot. I used it all the time and get a bunch free things. I never used the calendar so I guess it doesn’t bother me that it’s being retired.
Nooooo. It was my favorite gift from last Christmas!!
Moooooooooooo….I mean Booooooooooooooooooooo! 🙁
I brought several of these calendars over the years to have a free lunch at Least once week. It was fun while it lasted.
Love CFA – never bought the calendar so no change for me.
Ahhh this makes me so sad, I wondered when this would happen! We have loved our calendar cards the last 3 years, my girls loved getting a little treat each month. We will miss them so much! We sadly will probably spend a lot less time and money at Chikfila now. It was sure fun while it lasted!!
I love the calendars. I always purchased one every year. Sad to see them do away with it. First they changed dress as a cow day. Now the calendars. What’s next!
Iam in love with the chicken biscuits.
Sad to see it go, but we still love CFA! The food is good enough, it’s worth it to us to pay a little more over other fast food places. I usually eat the kids meal anyway…a little cheaper and it is plenty of food. I really should start using the app more!
Will definitely miss the calendar card… Will still go but not as much… But I did notice last yr and this year they gave less free food and more drinks… So the calendar was not worth it anymore 2 me… Also they keep going up on the price of the calendar…
What is their plan? If nothing is in place I’d guess customer loyalty doesn’t seem to be important to them. Not all have a smartphone and/or know how to use an app. Many are still ‘old school.’
I agree–I am one of the last dinosaurs without a smartphone. I have gotten their emails saying I earned something free, but without a smartphone to show at the store, I can’t get them. Very bummed about the calendar.
So sad. I always gave those for Christmas gifts.
if I had wanted to buy them a gift card that’s what I would have done. the Calendar was bought because he always loved using the coupon for him and his wife’s grandmother to enjoy together. a gift card just doesn’t seem as special. oh well, it is what it is. 🙁
I took my kids one day and played before we ate- we happened to be there when they were changing from breakfast to lunch. They came around with a tray giving away free breakfast sandwiches. Probably doesn’t happen everyday…..
Wow that’s great Never seen this in our chick fil-A they always out of breakfast sandwiches
Thanks for the heads up! I had not heard. I would highly recommend their app for those that do not have it. Free treats are earned quickly and are much better than those that have been on the calendar card recently. They also send “Just Because” treats also! ❤️ CFA!
You’re welcome, Melanie! I agree! Love the offers from the app! Thanks for the helpful tip!
My son’s middle school band program has used the calendars as fundraisers. Sad to see that option for fundraising will no longer be available.
Maybe they will focus more on the app?
i love the app. Always get free ssndwiches breakfast sandwiched salads! And I don’t even have to wait til I have earned enough points. The App is Awesome!
New gift cards? Didn’t they always offer gift cards?
I’m super bummed. My mom gavevme this as a gift every Christmas for the last 3 years.
I’m so sad to see the calendars being retired. I will probably not be eating there much next year without the monthly freebies. I’ve been pretty impressed with the deals I get on the McDonald’s app. If Chick-fil-A would offer similar deals I would eat there more.
Boo….hope they get the app working correctly! I always have problems!
They still will get our business.☺️
My husband is LEO, he gets 50% when in uniform and eats-in.
#BackTheBlue 🖤💙🖤
Also one location close by is being remodeled and the Operator loaded a free sandwich to use at a sister location.
But they do random treats all the time on the app. 😎
So sad it’s leaving. The calendar was a good Deal considering they don’t offer coupons like the other places.
Hard not to love chickfila and the kindness the company shows. Only fast food we go to. The app is Amazing. Always offering free items. Loved the calendar, but it won’t stop me from going there. Wish all the employees at other establishments were expected to be so friendly !
I agree with you. The employees are always so friendly. They go out of there way to help the customers.
Very disappointed. Loved my calendar that my daughter got me for Christmas. The gift that kept giving!
Will still be going. Best customer service, never had a problem with any one I have ben to. I use there app all the time. Also check your receipt sometimes there is a survey for a free chicken sandwich.
Pretty sad to hear this but will still go to Chick-Fila…it’s expensive but the quality is consistently good and generally you do get through the lines quickly. Without fail, I always want it on Sunday, lol.
This won’t stop us from going either! I rarely pay full price when we go because we always have free treats on the app. Today we actually went for free breakfast…it was a chicken biscuit, then we turned around and went for dinner. Our location (STL) was having a promotion for kids 12 and under who dressed like Fredbird (STL Cardinal mascot) they received a free kid’s meal. I used two treats off my app and paid $2.10 for myself and two kids to have dinner! Friendliest people, and never have complaints!
Calendar will not prevent us from not going . They do so much for the community and owners of our chik-fil-a are our neighbors and friends . They have the best service and family nights with so many things to do if I spend $10 for food and drink 2-3 hours for my toddler I will take it
I will miss the calander card..but they are one of the best fast food establishments…always busy…always having events for police officers…family night…their seems to be no shortage of people who love their food, service and values
Someone know how to make the diet lemonade?
Die for the recipe
This person claims they had a friend who went to the corporate HQS and saw how it was made. The diet is just made with Splenda (that’s what is says on the machine at our local CFA).
https://realmomkitchen.com/11692/chick-fil-a-lemonade/
I get free treats often. My store gives a lot of “just because” treats too in addition to the ones earned on the app. Best fast food restaurant around!
Very disappointed. These made the best Christmas gifts and we all enjoyed the free items each month.
I can’t believe people would stop going to chick fil a because of the calendar no longer being offered???? We got our first chick fil a a little over a year ago here in nw oregon! LOVE chick fil a, no comparison to any other fast food! Im gluten free and I CAN actually eat there!!! They have awesome customer service! I get free stuff all the time with using the app. But I would go there without the free items! 💕
They are a wonderful company! My daughters first job was working for them and she loved working there!
Great customer service, maybe a bit more expensive for fast food, but nothing else compares to them!
If you haven’t eaten their breakfast chicken burrito, try it, it’s awesome!
Lemonade is made fresh everyday, with fresh “hand squeezed” lemons!
“You get what you pay for!”
Oh no! I buy 3 every year! O e for work, one for home, and one for the farm. My son loves cows, and these calendars made me laugh. Our closest Chick-fil-A is over an hour away, so I never bought them for the card. I’m so sad! 😱😢
😔 We used the calendars as a fundraiser for my students in FBLA. Sad this will no longer be available.
So sad to hear this 😞 I always bought these for Christmas gifts and we will do miss it!
I just love Chick Fil A and never used the calendar. Maybe they were losing money on them? All I know my food an