Chick-fil-A Restaurants

Serving a meal can be a way to the heart and oftentimes, it opens doors to caring for others in unexpected ways. ? We are inspired by Team Members like Graham at Chick-fil-A in Muscle Shoals, AL who not only serve up delicious food but pay attention to the details that matter most.

One of our local Owner-Operators, Drew Severns,?opened his second Chick-fil-A?restaurant in Shawnee Mission, KS, last month. Drew’s story really shines a light on how Chick-fil-A restaurants are a great place to have a career and start on a meaningful pathway to economic opportunity and professional growth.?? ? Drew started his Chick-fil-A career working as an hourly team member for local Owner-Operator Forrest Swyden in Kansas City. Under Forrest’s leadership, Drew learned all about working in the?Restaurant. He did everything from creating Team Member schedules to running the drive-thru to working the registers.?Drew even put away product from delivery trucks?at 5:30 AM. ?? Did you know that at Chick-fil-A, about 76% of?local Owner-Operators across our chain of more than 3,000 locations started out working inside one of our?Restaurants, many of them as hourly employees? ? Chick-fil-A even has what we call our Chick-fil-A Leadership Development Program, commonly known as LDP. One of the purposes of LDP is to accelerate growth in talented, driven leaders who are often selected directly from our?Restaurants. Many of our Chick-fil-A local Owner-Operators got their start in LDP. ? Inside our?Restaurants, Team Members have the opportunity to grow in a number of different ways, including through our Remarkable Futures Scholarship program.?Earlier this year I traveled across the country and into Canada to personally recognize our $25,000 scholarship recipients.?It was all part of the $26 million in scholarship money that Chick-fil-A gave out to more than 14,000 Team Members this year. ? To be sure, a career in restaurants is hard work.?But I do think the entire restaurant industry needs to do a better job talking about how?working in a restaurant, even if it doesn’t turn into a career, is a great place to gain valuable experience. ? Congratulations to Drew on opening his second Chick-fil-A?restaurant – he’s come a long way from putting away early morning deliveries!

After eight years in the Air Force as an Intelligence Analyst, Chick-fil-A Toccoa Operator Tyler Pischke had a life-changing moment while listening to a podcast that would alter the course of his career. Read about the transferrable skills Tyler gained in the Air Force and the profound impact?it's had on how he leads his Team Members today: https://lnkd.in/gGC89XPk

Calgary’s first Chick-fil-A restaurant is now open!??????Local Owner-Operator and Calgary native Rob Bourassa looks forward to welcoming Guests to his restaurant, Chick-fil-A?Macleod Trail, and spreading care to his community, including participating in the Chick-fil-A Shared Table food donation program.? ? “My goal is to spread kindness throughout Calgary one meal and one interaction at a time,” Rob says. “I want my Restaurant to be recognized as a beacon of kindness – where every Guest experience is infused with care and genuine appreciation.”?

Shoutout to the Chick-fil-A Team Members in Springdale, Ohio for spending their day off giving back to the community! Together, they packed 9,000 bags of cereal in just 2 hours, breaking a record at A Child's Hope International, an organization focused on meeting the immediate needs of children so that they can thrive??

Reflecting on his journey from college basketball player to Chick-fil-A?local Owner-Operator,?Najee Davis finds it all incredibly humbling. Shortly after graduating from the University of Alabama at Birmingham, his path crossed with Randy Earnest, local?Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Cullman. Randy admired?Najee’s attitude, drive, and bold spirit, though it took some time to convince him to join his team. Once?Najee?learned more about Chick-fil-A, he felt drawn to the Leadership Development Program (LDP), which can serve as a talent pipeline for?future local?Owner-Operators. With the unwavering support of his community and mentors like Randy,?Najee?feels blessed by the opportunities he’s been given to grow and serve others. Now, he’s committed to paying it forward by?investing in others –?especially those who are just beginning their journey. https://lnkd.in/gKj_AbkX

A heartfelt thank you to the local Owner-Operators and their Team Members for coming together to care for Southwest Florida following back-to-back hurricanes Helene and Milton. Even those who lost so much themselves came out to help. We are better together.???

Meet 8-year-old Preston and his incredible service dog, Patch! Every week, before their swim lessons, this dynamic duo makes a special trip to the Chick-fil-A in Argyle, Texas. With the help of Canine Companions for Independence, Patch supports Preston with walking, maintaining balance, and ensuring he’s understood in public. The warmth and support from the Chick-fil-A Argyle team make their weekly visits even more special and there's never a shortage of smiles. Thank you to the Argyle team who always go the extra mile to ensure Preston and Patch feel right at home! ??

Chick-fil-A has announced plans to open its first Restaurant in Singapore in 2025, marking Chick-fil-A’s entry into Asia and the beginning of a $75 million USD investment over the next decade.? ? “We are thrilled to introduce Chick-fil-A to Singapore, bringing new jobs and opportunities as we support the local community. Serving our Guests with high-quality food and signature hospitality remains our top priority as we do so,” said Hugh?Park, Head of Asia Pacific Operations at Chick-fil-A (Asia) Pte Ltd. “Our unique approach, with locally owned and operated Restaurants, will also allow us to better connect with people in Singapore as we provide an authentic Chick-fil-A experience.” Learn more here: https://bit.ly/3NrNh7y

For years, Brian and Angie Perry enjoyed going to Chick-fil-A for breakfast with their two sons – it was a bit of a family tradition. But in July 2020, their lives changed forever when their 12-year-old son, Ethan, was diagnosed with cancer. Chick-fil-A at MD Anderson Cancer Center in Houston quickly became a safe haven, providing a familiar comfort amidst the chaos. ? In March 2021 after a hard-fought eight-month battle with cancer, Ethan Perry sadly passed away. While grieving his son’s passing, Brian found comfort and keeps his son's memory alive by ordering two breakfast biscuits and sitting at table 13, which faces east and allows him to enjoy the sunrise. When the team at Chick-fil-A Sienna Crossing in Missouri City, Texas found out about Brian’s weekly ritual, they began to reserve table 13.? ? Finding strength in this simple act, Brian says the Saturday morning tradition connects him to cherished memories and the warmth of shared moments. ?? https://bit.ly/4e6b0pk