Donald M. "Bubba" Cathy (born April 22, 1954) is an American billionaire businessman, EVP, Chairman, STC Brands & Chick-fil-A Ambassador of the fast-food chain Chick-fil-A, founded by his father, the late S. Truett Cathy. He is president of the sister restaurant line Dwarf House.[2]

Bubba Cathy
Born
Donald M. Cathy

1953 or 1954 (age 70–71)[1]
Alma materSamford University
Occupation(s)Senior vice-president, Chick-fil-A
President, Dwarf House
Spouse
Cindy Cathy
(m. 1979)
Children6
Parents
RelativesDan T. Cathy (brother)

Early life

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Donald Cathy is the younger brother of Dan T. Cathy. Donald Cathy earned his bachelor's degree in marketing from Samford University.[3]

Career

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Prior to college, Cathy operated the Chick-fil-A in Morrow, Georgia's Southlake Mall.[3] In 1995, he was officially named as senior vice president of Chick-fil-A, Inc. In the early 21st century, he serves as executive vice president and president of the company's Georgia-based Dwarf House and Truett's Grill restaurant concepts.[1]

Personal life

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Donald Cathy and his wife, Cindy, have six children and six grandchildren.[3][1]

References

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  1. ^ a b c "Forbes profile: Bubba Cathy". Forbes. Retrieved January 17, 2020.
  2. ^ "Bubba Cathy". www.bloomberg.com. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
  3. ^ a b c "About Bubba Cathy". Chick-fil-a.com. Archived from the original on January 31, 2021. Retrieved June 18, 2017.
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