Yes, those are fresh flowers on all the tables in your local Chick-fil-A. And they were arranged by floral student at Arlington ISD’s Dan Dipert Career and Technical Center.
Through a partnership with Chick‑fil‑A owner and operator Carmenza Moreno, students in Megan Brundrett’s Advanced Floral Design class design and place fresh floral arrangements in two North Arlington Chick‑fil‑A restaurants throughout the school year.
Moreno said the partnership addresses a long‑standing challenge in maintaining fresh dining‑room décor.
“There’s always a huge struggle to keep flowers fresh in my dining rooms, so we reached out and the CTC class now provides the flowers for both of my stores,” Moreno said. “We’re very grateful for the partnership because it keeps the dining rooms looking fresh and sharp for our customers.” 
To meet the expectations of a large business, Brundrett’s students begin the school year by planning their floral designs months in advance. This preparation allows them to modify arrangements weekly based on holidays, approved Chick‑fil‑A colors, and seasonal flower availability.
For students, the experience offers both creative fulfillment and professional growth.
“It’s really enjoyable to be able to go somewhere that’s a huge establishment like Chick‑fil‑A, especially with my family members, and get to say, ‘I made one of these in class,’” said Martin High School senior Ally Kaychatwell. “Then I get to post them and add them to my floral portfolio and say that I’ve worked with Chick‑fil‑A by making designs that go on their tables.”
Brundrett emphasized the value of providing students with real‑world experience while teaching them to meet customer expectations.
“It’s a great foundation on which my students can build their floral portfolio and gain experience on event work, meeting timelines, and creating concepts and designs, so I hope it never ends,” laughed Brundrett.
The flower arrangements on the tables have helped raise awareness about the CTC’s programs, and now several other businesses have contacted the school to explore potential partnerships across various career fields. 
Moreno said giving back to the community is a key motivation for her continued involvement.
“We get a lot of compliments about our flowers, and I think it’s important to give back to your community and invest in our youth, so that’s the reason why I do it,” Moreno said.