Chick-fil-A

Specialties

At the very core of Chick-​fil-​A is a fundamental commitment to service — service to our customers, our restaurant operators and their team members, and to our communities. We recognize that while we may be in the restaurant business, we’re really in the people business. As part of our mission to have a positive influence in the communities we serve, our franchised restaurant operators focus on serving kindness and respect inside the restaurant, and being a great neighbor around the community. From partnering with local schools, to hosting themed family events like Daddy-​Daughter Date Night, to fundraisers for needs in the community, we aim to bring people together over delicious food and genuine hospitality. If you’re interested in learning more about our community outreach and events, please reach out to your local Chick-​fll-​A® Restaurant.

History

Established in 1946.

Chick-​fil-​A, Inc. is a family-​owned business known for its customer service, clever cow advertising and delicious food. Founded in the early 1960s by the late S. Truett Cathy, the company has grown from humble beginnings. Credited with inventing the boneless chicken breast sandwich, Cathy first served his now famous Chick-​fil-​A® Chicken Sandwich inside his original 1946 diner, the Dwarf Grill. Today, the family business has expanded to partner with other families, who throughout communities in 43 states and Washington, D.C. own and operate 2,000 Chick-​fil-​A® restaurants. While the Chick-​fil-​A® Chicken Sandwich remains a menu staple, Chick-​fil-​A® also serves a variety of menu items that include Chick-​fil-​A Waffle Potato Fries®, salads, wraps and hand-​spun milkshakes and Icedream®.

Meet the Business Owner

John — Patrizia C.

Business Owner

John Charping has been with Chick-​fil-​A since we was 16 years old working at Southpark Mall in charlotte. He became a franchise owner in 1987 with his first locations at the Carolina Mall and later at the Double Drive Though on Hwy 29.

He is now at Concord Commons and is also a consultant for the CFA on the UNCC campus. His wife, Patrizia handles the marketing and public relations for the store which include special events.

General Manager, Eric Reynolds has also been a huge part of the team for over 15 years and handles many of the over all and day to day operations and events.