Service that is typically accompanied with a “my pleasure” instead found a group of individuals barred entry as an Ohio Chick-fil-A instituted a chaperone policy.
Whether finding fault with gentle parenting or the heavy influence of social media, opinions abound regarding the seeming lack of ability some young people have when it comes to behaving in public. No matter the reason, a Chick-fil-A in Kettering, Ohio, decided it wasn’t going to put up with juvenile delinquency as it instituted a “Teen Chaperone Policy” as the new school year commences.
In a statement posted to Facebook last week, the widely popular chicken restaurant announced, “With school starting, we wanted to make sure that everyone is aware of our Teen Chaperone Policy. We are grateful for your support and want to make sure Chick-fil-A Kettering is a safe and enjoyable place for everyone! Thank you so much!”
Details of the policy specifically require that any guest 17 years old or younger be accompanied by “a parent, guardian, or adult chaperone (age 21+) to dine in.”
“Unaccompanied minors may be asked to leave,” the posting added before concluding with familiar cheerful positivity, “Thank you for helping us keep Chick-fil-A family-friendly!”
While a contingent of respondents criticized the move, making arguments about inconveniences or how the policy would negatively impact good kids, one reaction highlighted the caveat in the post that “minors may be asked to leave.”
“If your quiet well behaved kid eats inside I bet they fit inside that wording and will be fine to eat there,” read the comment as a spokesperson for Chick-fil-A offered additional backing for the locally owned restaurant’s decision.
“Chick-fil-A restaurants are locally owned and operated,” the spokesperson told Fox Business. “This restaurant has set a policy specific to its location, which mirrors that of the shopping center the restaurant is located in.”
The Town & Country Shopping Center instituted its chaperone policy on Jan. 1, 2022, and required a valid photo ID to be presented if proof was needed to further their commitment “to providing an enjoyable shopping experience for our guests.”
Previously, a Chick-fil-A in Montgomery County, Pennsylvania, took similar action when it decided to place a ban on those under 16 years old from entry without an adult in 2023. Likewise, New Jersey’s Deptford Mall, across the Delaware River from Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, instituted a “Parental Escort Policy” reported in January 2024. Specifically focused on weekends, that policy left adults responsible for the actions of minors who were required to be accompanied by someone over 25 years old.
Similarly, a Fairfax County, Virginia McDonald’s, located near a high school outside of Washington, D.C., banned dine-in service to customers under the age of 21-years-old, taking the extreme measure of locking the door and requiring a doorbell to be rung for entry after a viral video featured teens brawling and standing on tables.
Sad sign of the times: McDonald’s bans people under 21 years old in response to violence https://t.co/SfTmMn6Wop via @BIZPACReview
— BPR based (@DumpstrFireNews) May 13, 2025
Despite those pushing back on the policy, many were supportive and called on parents to take responsibility for the minors who have yet to learn how to participate as members of society.
Let’s GO Chic-fil-A! I love this!!
— AmericanGirl (@BygoneErras) August 18, 2025
Good for them. They have a right to protect their personnel and their property.
— Kate Sullivan (@sulliv50474) August 18, 2025
I like how it says “unaccompanied minors may be asked to leave.”
That just shows that if you’re not a problem you’re gonna be ok but they won’t face any backlash when they have to ask troublemakers to leave
— Sam Smith – Army Ranger Vet (@beachbattranger) August 18, 2025
Their right to do. Probably tired of troublemakers!
— Sharon Cole (@FreedomMimi1313) August 18, 2025
Pretty frickin’ sad the community let it get this bad.
— Toil (@Toil_Company) August 18, 2025
Sounds like the teenagers in Ohio need chaperones. pic.twitter.com/w81T7ULU9C
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(@SoonMrWick) August 18, 2025
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