Chick-fil-A’s new Hoover location will open Thursday at 6 a.m.

About 60 people will be employed at the restaurant, located at 5331 Valleydale Rd.

It will be open for dine-in, carry-out and curbside delivery from 6 a.m. to 9 p.m., Monday through Saturday.

Mark Meadows, a veteran of more than 30 years in the company, is the owner-operator. He was first introduced to the brand through his wife Kim, the great-niece of Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy.

While attending Samford University in Birmingham, Meadows began his career with Chick-fil-A at the Brookwood Village location, the first in the state. In 1989, Meadows was selected as the local owner-operator of Chick-fil-A Inverness. He will continue to operate Chick-fil-A Inverness in addition to the Valleydale Rd. location.

Meadows said a lot has changed during his career, “but the one thing that has remained the same is our commitment to making a positive impact on everyone we encounter.

“As we open on Valleydale Road, we invite guests to visit us for the delicious food they know and love, and we hope they stay for the warm hospitality that has been our hallmark since day one,” he said.

Chick-fil-A has 40 restaurants in the Birmingham market.