Chick-fil-A Crossroads Franchisee Development Program (FDP)

Own your future.

Six days a week, in neighborhoods all across the country, more than 2,000 Chick-fil-A restaurants are serving hand-breaded chicken sandwiches, hot waffle fries and genuine hospitality. And behind nearly every one of these restaurants are the franchise owners—or Operators, as we call them—fueled by entrepreneurial spirits for building businesses and communities. We’re looking for those leaders, both the people who want to make a difference where they live and those who want to put down new roots to introduce Chick-fil-A to the places we’ve never been before.

Have you ever considered owning a Chick-fil-A Franchise? Chick-fil-A Crossroads Center has  created a franchisee training program specifically for you.

Becoming a Chick-fil-A® Franchisee offers the opportunity to build a business, shape a culture and invest in a better future.

Goal of Chick-fil-A Crossroads Leadership Development Program: To be a competitive candidate as a potential Chick-fil-A Franchise Owner/Operator upon completion of the program. Candidate would either apply as an external with Chick-fil-A Experience or apply at a Chick-fil-A Corporate as a Talent Development Program or Leadership Development Program.

Duration: 36 months

Projected Program Scope:

3 months – Front of House Team Member and Leadership Training

3 month – Back of House Team Member and Leadership Training

1 month – Train to be a Trainer

3 months – Shift Leadership

2 month – Director Level Training

6 months – Owning Specific areas of the business (Schedule, Training, Food Costs, Food Safety)

12-15 months – create, implementing and refining systems

3 months – Own the results as General Manager

Requirements for Chick-fil-A Crossroads Franchisee Development Program:

·     Must care about excellence in business and people

·     Hungry to grow

·     A strong love of the brand of Chick-fil-A and our local community

·     Strong ability to shape culture

·     Ability to cast a compelling vision

·     Highest of Integrity Standards

·     Knowledge of brand history and values

·     Strong sense to help others around you grow

·     Ability to take candid feedback and use it as fuel for growth

·     Open availability Monday-Saturday

·     Full time; 40-50 hours per week

·     Excellent financial stewardship

·     Minimum of a Bachelor’s degree from a 4 year university

·     Have 2-3 years of leadership experience with results

To qualify as a competitive candidate with Chick-fil-A Corporate you will likely need the following:

·     $10,000 for franchise fee at selection

·     Credit score above 700

·     Strong entrepreneurial spirit and proven track record of demonstration

·     Strong Leadership capacity with proven results

·     4-year college degree from an accredited university

·     Ability to handle a multitude of difficult circumstances

·     A person of strong character demonstrated over years

·     Ownership mindset

·     Ability to drive healthy results

Program Deliverables

·     Will take at least 2 excellence trips to visit other Chick-fil-A restaurants excelling in specific areas or metrics

·     Ability to refine and grow skills in a real work Chick-fil-A environment

·     Visit to Chick-fil-A Support Center in Atlanta, GA.

·     Access to Owner/Operator for monthly 1-1 meetings and mentorship

·     Bonus potentials

·     Coaching for Corporate interview process

·     Mock Interviews with multiple Chick-fil-A Operators

·     Able and ready to lead a Chick-fil-A restaurant by graduation

·     Connections with Chick-fil-A Corporate staff and Business Leaders

Pay is based on experience.

Being a Chick-fil-A® Franchisee is a life investment

Chick-fil-A’s success is directly tied to the passion and drive that our Franchisees bring to their local businesses. That's why we take great care in selecting who we go into business with, getting to know candidates through our intensive and lengthy selection process. 

Franchisees spend their time and resources to build the Chick-fil-A brand and continue the incredible legacy that began with our founder, Truett Cathy. We share in Truett’s vision to be a positive influence on the people and communities we serve.

Franchising is not an opportunity for passive financial investment, working from the sidelines, or adding to a portfolio of business ventures. This business opportunity is a hands-on, life investment to own and operate a quick-service restaurant. It often requires long hours and leading a team of mostly young, hourly-paid employees. It’s hard work – but it’s exceedingly rewarding. 

Some things you should expect

The Chick-fil-A® franchise opportunity is unique in the restaurant industry. We want to make you aware of the realities of owning and operating a Chick-fil-A restaurant, as well as characteristics we’re looking for in prospective candidates.

Investment

While operating a Chick-fil-A restaurant requires a relatively modest $10,000 initial financial commitment ($15,000 CAD in Canada), it requires a holistic commitment to own and operate the business in a hands-on manner.

Being a Restaurateur

We are in the restaurant industry - the quick-service restaurant industry, at that. Chick-fil-A Franchisees must be passionate about the work of serving great food and providing exceptional hospitality in a fast-paced environment.  

Complexity and Risk

Chick-fil-A Franchisees run their own incredibly complex businesses, ultimately in charge of all aspects of the restaurant. Their success and return on investment are proportionate to their hard work, business acumen and leadership effectiveness. It is not however, guaranteed. 

Highly Selective

Competitive candidates will show evidence of personal financial integrity and stewardship, proven business leadership-and business acumen, an entrepreneurial spirit, a growth mindset, and strong character.