Chick-fil-A Restaurants

For Owner-Operator Ibukun Olubiyi, Chick-fil-A’s expansion across Canada has provided an opportunity for her to create a lasting impact in her community.   Ibukun's journey to opening the first-ever Chick-fil-A restaurant in Ottawa, Ontario has been one filled with global experiences and higher education. Born in Lagos, Nigeria, Olubiyi spent time in England and Ireland, earning an MBA from Loughborough University in the U.K before moving to Canada. “My vision for my restaurant is to be a positive influence on everyone we come in contact with within the city of Ottawa,” Olubiyi emphasized. “Not only do I want to win the hearts of the Kanata community through an exceptional Chick-fil-A experience, but I also want to be a part of the solution for any challenges facing my local neighborhoods.” By prioritizing higher wages for Team Members, providing life coaching opportunities for services like financial planning and immigration information, Ibukun hopes to bring this vision to life and positively influence her community for many generations to come.  https://lnkd.in/g-K6-xdT

Chick-fil-A is bringing its delicious food and signature hospitality to the U.K. with locations in Belfast, Leeds, Liverpool, and London! Over the next two years, Chick-fil-A plans to open five restaurants, creating more than 400 jobs and opportunities for local communities. 🇬🇧❤️ https://lnkd.in/gFvt_n7n

When Owner-Operator Michael Kelley relocated to Vero Beach, Florida in 2013, he met Carl Herndon. With shared interests, the two quickly connected but soon Michael learned they had much more in common than just their hobbies. Carl played a pivotal role in building over 1,000 Chick-fil-A restaurants - including two of Michael’s restaurants.    Sadly, in 2024 Carl passed away in a tragic bike accident. To honor his incredible legacy, Michael partnered with the Mental Health Association in Indian River County to create a unique tribute. This special turtle now graces Chick-fil-A East Vero Beach, symbolizing Carl’s lasting impact and the strength of the community. It serves as a daily inspiration for Team Members and a reminder of the difference one person can make.    Thank you, Carl, for your unwavering dedication and for inspiring us to give back. Your legacy of “living life large” continues to uplift and encourage us to support one another, and will be remembered for years to come! https://lnkd.in/eBmJWMJQ

Chick-fil-A is committed to fighting hunger in local communities. Through the Chick-fil-A Shared Table program, local Los Angeles Owner-Operators have provided more than 1.2 million meals to feed those in need using extra food from their Restaurants. ❤️

For Chick-fil-A Cicero Owner-Operator Jimmer Szatkowski, the opportunity to hire remarkable people and find ways to develop them has always sparked his interest. Since opening the first Chick-fil-A in Upstate New York, 11 individuals who at some point worked under Jimmer’s leadership have been selected to run their own Chick-fil-A restaurants. Although he received an unexpected diagnosis a few years ago, Jimmer discovered that he still has the opportunity to help grow and develop leaders. He doesn’t let circumstances impact his dedication, and as he continues to navigate life's challenges, Jimmer is focused on leading with love.   Read Jimmer’s full story: https://bit.ly/4guXqxE

Chick-fil-A Kenwood Towne Center in Cincinnati partners with City Gospel Mission through the Chick-fil-A Shared Table program to turn the Restaurant’s surplus food into delicious meals like pineapple chicken for those facing food insecurity. Thank you to local Owner-Operator Garth Truter for helping fight hunger in his local community!

An innovative new technology in Chick-fil-A restaurants is helping reduce food waste. 💚 See how the ORCA aerobic food waste digester reduces the environmental footprint of our Restaurants and shows care for the planet. https://lnkd.in/ghrN-Azg

Thanks to more than 2,200 Chick-fil-A restaurants across the U.S. and Canada, more than 30 million meals have been created through the Chick-fil-A Shared Table food donation program to feed those in need. Chick-fil-A has also exceeded its 2025 goal of diverting 25 million pounds of food waste from landfills ahead of schedule. Thank you to the local Owner-Operators who partner with more than 1,200 nonprofits to fight hunger in their communities. ❤️ https://lnkd.in/gqjhTjVT

A regular at her local Chick-fil-A in Arizona, Kayla Vance and her daughter, Kaylin were waiting in the drive thru when a Restaurant Team Member jokingly asked when Kayla was going to join their team. At first, she laughed it off, thinking of the 100+ reasons why a career change was not convenient. What if her new schedule didn’t allow her to care for her daughter as a single mom? However, the longer she considered it, the more appealing a career at Chick-fil-A seemed. So, after much thought, Kayla applied to become a Team Member in May 2022. Little did she know that the decision would be life-changing for her family.    Read more about Kayla's experience at Chick-fil-A, including recently winning a $25K scholarship:  https://bit.ly/4c8y71P

Appalachian State graduate Josh Riley recently opened a Chick-fil-A restaurant in New York. He served as a Team Member at Chick-fil-A Boone while in college. With limited job availability in his field of study, construction management, following the housing market collapse Josh was encouraged to try Chick-fil-A for a year post-graduation, leading him to want to become a local Owner-Operator.   He was supported by Chick-fil-A Boone Owner-Operator Terese Fogleman, who created a two-year program to help Team Members like Josh become well-rounded candidates for Chick-fil-A’s Leadership Development Program, which can be a talent pipeline for local Owner-Operators. She was present when Josh was selected to become an Owner-Operator at Chick-fil-A’s Atlanta headquarters. Congratulations, Josh!