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Free Chick-fil-A in Honor of ‘Cow Appreciation Day’

The fast-food chain is celebrating its 12th annual Cow Appreciation Day Tuesday. Folks who dress up 'cow-like' can get free food.

Tampa Bay, FL – Tampa Bay area Chick-fil-A fans who don’t mind dressing up like a cow on Tuesday, July 12 can get an entrée on the house during the company’s 12th annual Cow Appreciation Day.

To cash in on the free deal, all patrons need to do is wear something — anything – “cow-like.” Guests in some sort of cow attire may select any lunch or dinner entrée. Kids dressed like a cow can also choose their favorite Kid’s Meal for free.

The offer is good until 7 p.m. on a number of items. See the full list of freebie items here.

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Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A is America's favorite fast food restaurant, according to a new American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) report released last month. The private, family-owned company came in at No. 1 with 87 points out of a possible 100. Papa John's came in second at No. 2.

Chick-fil-A currently has more than 2,000 locations in 43 states. In 2015, the company raked in more than $6 billion in sales. The ACSI report is based on 4,786 customer surveys collected in March.

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"Americans are now spending more money dining out than shopping for groceries," says Claes Fornell, ACSI chairman and founder. "Fast food restaurants appear to be capitalizing on this trend more than full-service restaurants, maintaining the lower prices and speedy service that has long defined the industry, while also appealing to health-conscious consumers via more diverse offerings and higher-quality ingredients."

Photo of Chick-fil-A sandwich courtesy of company.

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