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Andrew T. Cathy is Chief Executive Officer for Chick-fil-A, Inc., one of the nation’s largest family-owned businesses. As CEO, Andrew is only the third person in the company’s history to hold that title, following in the footsteps of his father, current Chairman Dan T. Cathy, and his late grandfather, Founder S. Truett Cathy.
With extensive experience working in Chick-fil-A restaurants and serving in multiple Support Center roles, Andrew is committed to ensuring the future of Chick-fil-A as a healthy, purpose-driven, global organization devoted to making a lasting, positive impact on the people and communities it serves.
From 2019 until his appointment as CEO, Andrew was executive vice president of operations, overseeing the selection, cultivation and development of Chick-fil-A's franchised restaurant owners and leading the business operations of all Chick-fil-A restaurants. He joined the company’s Executive Committee in 2013 and served as chief people officer from 2016 to 2019.
Andrew grew up with Chick-fil-A, learning the business and being prepared for leadership by his father and grandfather. He officially began his Chick-fil-A career in 2005 as Operator of the Tyrone Boulevard restaurant in St. Petersburg, Florida. In 2007, he joined Chick-fil-A’s Support Center staff as a franchisee consultant. He later led franchisee selection for the company.
After earning a bachelor’s degree in business education at the University of Georgia, Andrew later completed executive studies at Stanford University as well as the Families in Business program at Harvard Business School.
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This week, I had the opportunity to attend the ribbon cutting for another first-of-its-kind Chick-fil-A restaurant, a new elevated drive-thru that…
This week, I had the opportunity to attend the ribbon cutting for another first-of-its-kind Chick-fil-A restaurant, a new elevated drive-thru that…
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Earlier today, the first locally owned and operated Chick-fil-A restaurant in the Canadian province of Alberta opened, marking the start of expansion…
Earlier today, the first locally owned and operated Chick-fil-A restaurant in the Canadian province of Alberta opened, marking the start of expansion…
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I recently had the opportunity to spend the day with my Operator Council, a rotating group of local Chick-fil-A Owner-Operators from across the…
I recently had the opportunity to spend the day with my Operator Council, a rotating group of local Chick-fil-A Owner-Operators from across the…
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Today is National Intern Day and earlier this week I had the opportunity to meet 70 or so Chick-fil-A interns and co-ops for an insightful…
Today is National Intern Day and earlier this week I had the opportunity to meet 70 or so Chick-fil-A interns and co-ops for an insightful…
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Just a little over five years ago, the first Chick-fil-A Supply distribution center in Cartersville, Georgia, made its first delivery to a…
Just a little over five years ago, the first Chick-fil-A Supply distribution center in Cartersville, Georgia, made its first delivery to a…
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You may have seen posts on social media from your local Chick-fil-A restaurant over the past few weeks highlighting Restaurant Team Members who were…
You may have seen posts on social media from your local Chick-fil-A restaurant over the past few weeks highlighting Restaurant Team Members who were…
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This month, we partnered with local Chick-fil-A Owner-Operators to feed cadets at our United States service academies. It’s just one way we say…
This month, we partnered with local Chick-fil-A Owner-Operators to feed cadets at our United States service academies. It’s just one way we say…
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It was great to spend the day with the Chick-fil-A Supply Team in Texas!
It was great to spend the day with the Chick-fil-A Supply Team in Texas!
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This past week, we celebrated Founder’s Day here at Chick-fil-A, an annual tradition where we honor the legacy of our founder — my granddad — S…
This past week, we celebrated Founder’s Day here at Chick-fil-A, an annual tradition where we honor the legacy of our founder — my granddad — S…
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Many of the innovations that are now part of an authentic Chick-fil-A experience, like face-to-face ordering in our drive-thru lanes and the creation…
Many of the innovations that are now part of an authentic Chick-fil-A experience, like face-to-face ordering in our drive-thru lanes and the creation…
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Recently, a Chick-fil-A Support Center Staff Member asked for a book recommendation on business and leadership. While there are so many wonderful…
Recently, a Chick-fil-A Support Center Staff Member asked for a book recommendation on business and leadership. While there are so many wonderful…
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Pursuing what’s next is in our DNA at Chick-fil-A – and it’s inspiring to see how innovation comes to life in our Restaurants. Local…
Pursuing what’s next is in our DNA at Chick-fil-A – and it’s inspiring to see how innovation comes to life in our Restaurants. Local…
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Chick-fil-A recently shared news about ongoing expansion in Canada, releasing new details about first locations in Alberta as construction begins…
Chick-fil-A recently shared news about ongoing expansion in Canada, releasing new details about first locations in Alberta as construction begins…
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This week, our team hit the road and finished in-restaurant surprises for the 2024 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Scholars. It was an incredible…
This week, our team hit the road and finished in-restaurant surprises for the 2024 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Scholars. It was an incredible…
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Last night, I was invited to see our #founder Shaquille O'Neal have his #32 retired by the Orlando Magic. The speeches from Coach Brian Hill and…
Last night, I was invited to see our #founder Shaquille O'Neal have his #32 retired by the Orlando Magic. The speeches from Coach Brian Hill and…
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For more than 50 years, Chick-fil-A local Owners-Operators and Support Center Staff have come together at our annual conference to reflect on where…
For more than 50 years, Chick-fil-A local Owners-Operators and Support Center Staff have come together at our annual conference to reflect on where…
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Last week, we celebrated the opening of Chick-fil-A's 3,000th restaurant in RedBird, a historic and revitalized neighborhood of Dallas. This…
Last week, we celebrated the opening of Chick-fil-A's 3,000th restaurant in RedBird, a historic and revitalized neighborhood of Dallas. This…
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