A LOT can happen in ten years!


Ten years ago, the iPhone 3G was all the rage, former president Obama had sent more troops to Afghanistan, and oil prices were plummeting.  


Clearly a lot has changed since then. But what hasn't changed is the service and dedication that our operations director, Franklin, has blessed us with. 


The man behind the "magic" at our store. 


The one who leaves guests in awe of his speedy service. 


Keeping all of the team members engaged, making sure we aren't having TOO much fun at work. 


Franklin always has the answers. Need the stapler? Franklin definitely knows where it is... Have a problem with the food? Franklin will work it out... Forgot your name tag? Your name is Franklin now... Need a role model outside of work? Franklin is always there. 100% of the time. 


Because you see, we are a Chick-fil-A FAMILY. On and off the clock, we are there for each other. 


To the man who keeps the whole family together, Thank you. 


Franklin embodies what it means to be a team player. 


Using nothing but hard work to get to the top, Franklin is a hero for all of us at Chick-fil-A.

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It is people like him that make working here so special! 

Cow appreciation day is tomorrow! 


And for those who are saying "yeah.. cows are cool and all but do they really need their own national holiday?!"


UMMM, YES THEY DO! 


While we at Chick-fil-A appreciate the cows of the world, what we appreciate MOST is our guests.


YOU are WHY we do WHAT we do. 


While seeing our guests dressed as cows is both hilarious and amusing, seeing the looks on guests faces when they are GIVEN a free meal is a feeling I cannot put into words.


Our culture is to give back. For us, it is a way of life and something we take great pride in. 
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So get your cow suit on, grab some friends and head over to Chick-fil-A tomorrow for some fun, food and as always, great service. 

Who? ALL OF YOU!
What? Cow appreciation day (a.k.a free food) 
Where? Your local Chick-fil-A 
When? July 10th 
Why? Because WE appreciate YOU! 
How? Dress like a cow and just show up.... Seriously!

We'll see you there!

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Here at Chick-fil-A we talk a lot about "second-mile service..." but what does that really mean?


Sure, the mints and free drink refills are a nice touch... but representing our culture through our service delves so much deeper. 


Reaching beyond the corporate walls... Stepping over the imaginary line put in place by society and touching the lives of those around you, not just making a profit. THAT is second-mile service.


It all started with a small chicken restaurant who prioritized the customer experience over everything else. 


So perhaps you're a dreamer... maybe you're looking for that missing ingredient to your success. 


If so, let the story and culture of Chick-fil-A inspire you.


Treat others with dignity and respect, remain fair and consistent with your products and above all else, help others succeed along the way.


This is how you create something that lasts. 


So dream big, face the future head-on, and never lose sight of your goals. 
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You get what you give... so give abundantly!

At Chick-fil-A, our motto is "To glorify God by being a faithful steward of all that is entrusted to us and to have a positive influence on all who come into contact with Chick-fil-A.”

With this in mind, I think it's important to discuss all that this generous company has done for the community...

What issue can Chick-fil-A help to solve?

According to The Food and Agriculture Organization of the United States, approximately one third of all food produced in the world goes to waste...

With that being said, a massive restaurant chain such as Chick-fil-A is bound to waste tons of food each year.

How can this problem be addressed?

Luckilly, the "Shared Table" food donation program allows certain Chick-fil-A's to donate their surplus food to those in need!

While not all Chick-fil-A's use this program, those that do help to make 3,000 meals per restaurant each year!

So... how does it work?

Restaurants are matched with certain non-profit organizations close to the store. 

The restaurants put the food in a sanitary, refrigerated bin to be picked up by the organization in need!

Then, hundreds of people whom cannot afford their own food, can enjoy some Chick-fil-A free of charge.

It's impact on the community? 

Providing thousands of meals for people in the community each year helps us to uphold our company's values. To serve the community and give back.

Minimizing waste and helping those in need is just two of the many ways Chick-fil-A serves the community. 

Be part of something bigger. 

Be Chick-fil-A. 

Often times, people say that school never prepared them for the real world.

You know… the world where people work, deal with customers, and handle problems all on their own. You see, Chick-fil-A has helped to prepare me in ways that school never could.

1. How to Deal with people In school, you can pretty much keep to yourself and you’ll be fine. However, in a work environment, you are forced to interact with people who have all different kinds of personalities. This means treating a crying baby and an old man with the same grace, ease, and confidence.

2. Problem Solving
It’s mid lunch rush, the line is longer than you’ve ever seen it before and it just so happens that you messed up someones order. But it’s okay… you know why? Because you’ve been put under pressure before. You know your abilities and you are confident in handling the issue at hand. Despite making a mistake (which happens to the best of us), you remain calm, cool, and collected.

3. Remaining Positive
If there’s one thing I could tell my younger self, it would be to STAY POSITIVE. Since starting my job at Chick-fil-A, I’ve been able to compare how a positive work environment functions as opposed to a negative one. Like clockwork. We lift each other up, crack a joke every now and then, always keep a smiles on our faces, and radiate joy to those around us. Because being happy is SO much easier than being sad!

All in all, my Chick-fil-A job has prepared me for the real world in more ways than I could've ever imagined.

​I am forever grateful of the journey I am on with the most amazing company in the world... The real world.