MORRIS PLAINS, NJ — Chick-fil-A, the popular chicken fast food restaurant, is opening a Morris Plains location early next year. It's the company's first Morris County location.

A spokesperson for the company confirmed to Patch that they're looking to open a restaurant in the early months of 2019. A more specific opening date has not been announced yet.

"We are always evaluating potential new locations in the hopes of serving existing and new customers great food with remarkable service. We are excited to confirm that we are coming to Morris Plains with a projected grand opening in first quarter 2019. We look forward to sharing additional details as the opening nears," Jackie Jags told Patch.