Newark’s first Chick-fil-A restaurant is expected to open this fall and plans to hire 60 to 80 workers, the company said Wednesday.

The Chick-fil-A Lower Broadway restaurant will be located at 2 Clay St. and is hiring for full- and part-time positions.

Chick-fil-A has not announced a specific opening date but said additional information is expected in the coming weeks.

Brian Madalion will operate the new restaurant.