Ever since i was able to talk and walk I have been a die hard IU fan and now that I am a senior i am one step away from possibly attending my dream school. As an undergraduate i plan on pursuing a business career that would allow myself to reach and receive a Bachelors degree with a major in Business Operations while obtaining a Marketing Minor which will authorize me to move on and reach my goal of owning my own business in more specific terms owning a Chick-Fil-A. Ive been working at Chick Fil A since I was fifteen and have recently been promoted to the management team which I am very humbled by since I am only sixteen. I am very blessed to be a part of this corporation which has taken me on trips to leadership summits and have shown me better ways to lead my team and communicate. Although I personally feel like I have accomplished a fair amount for my age it was definitely not easy There were many hardships faced on my journey which started freshman year in my second semester and sophomore year it began with my parents arguing a lot after my grandparents died which we were very close to they would argue all the time in front of my little sister and I so during school that 's all I thought about because I wanted to make sure my parents stayed together which led to my grades dropping, forcing me to fall behind which made me not strive to get the grades I …show more content…
I believe my senior year will represent who I am,what I can achieve, and what I can be when I truly put my hardest work into it. There is nothing more in this world that I want than to become a Hoosier and I will do anything possible to become one I ask that I am given a chance to show IU my potential that I have and how far I can take
Truett Cathy the founder of the family own business and he had a great impact on the business while he was alive. His family owned one of the most profound and well known fast food chicken stores in the world, Chick-fil-A. T. Cathy would have to be one of the most interesting business managers that I have ever done an autobiography on. The reason being is because of the book “Eat More Chicken “and because of the research I have done on him. T. Cathy was born on March 14, 1921 in Eatonton, Georgia. He is no longer alive but while he was alive he had a huge impact on the chick-fil-a business life.
INTRODUCTION In the case, the backgrounds of Chick-fil-A and its founder are discovered, along with details about the corporation’s strategy and organizational culture. The company’s marketing and finance functional areas are described, followed by its plans for growth and leader succession. The following analysis serves to evaluate the company’s situation within a strategic management framework to discover the effectiveness of its unusual business approach and to identify areas of concern. Chick fil a history began as Dwarf House in Hapeville, Georgia in 1946 and was founded by S Truett.
Background Information Born in the city of Atlanta, Georgia in 1967, the fast-food restaurant, Chick-fil-A, rapidly set its mark. Founder, S. Truett Cathy, began the chain with the focus of establishing a strong business model. Originally, Cathy opened a restaurant with his brother known as the Dwarf Grill in Hapeville, Georgia,1946 (History, Chick-fil-A). Later the business expanded into new branches, and Chick-fil-A was born.
The company I chose to discuss is Chick-Fil-A, Dan Cathy is the current President and CEO. Chick-Fil-A’s mission statement explains what they value and what their commitment is to the community. According to the Chick-Fil-A website “For the past 66 years, we have built a foundational commitment to service – service to our customers, service to our franchised Restaurant Operators and their Team Members, and service to our communities. This begins in the restaurant – one customer at a time.
Chick-fil-a is a great company that is diverse in their advertising skills. Chick-fil-a is one of the highest and fastest growing fast food companies in North America. Their ability to advertise though social media their faith, their humor and kid friendly environment, and their promotions. Due to chick-fil-a’s advertising, the company has grown ten times in size. Chick-fil-a is known Christian organization, because of this they are respected throughout the Christian community.
After my parents told me about a woman who came to them to talk about something I had done, I realized that being different isn 't necessarily a bad thing. So I am what is termed a TCK, a third-culture kid, which means that I grew up in between two cultures which melded together to form a unique culture of my own. This third culture can make it difficult people who don 't have experience with TCKs to understand me and there have been instances where being a TCK has gotten me into trouble. So we were at Chick-fil-A,
Working at Chick-fil-a, I play the role of captain, mentor, and leader. Although I get paid to interact with guests, it is more important to care for my team. I get to work with and care for the team members every day as they are like family. The best part of working at Chick-fil-a is the interaction between team members and leaders. Many look up to me for guidance and leadership, but they are also my friends.
What makes me a good candidate for the job is that I am honest, reliable, friendly, hardworking, always willing to learn and expand my skills and knowledge. Even though, I have no work experience I believed Chick-fil-A is a place where it would be a positive challenge for me which would further my experience for the future. I am very fast learner and I am really motivated to work hard. I have spent a lot of time volunteering at Give Kids the World/Key Club which has given me a good idea of what it is like to be part of a team. I work well with others and I am able to provide quick, friendly, accurate service and providing quality service and hospitality to your guests.
Eating out can be a fast, easy way to get a meal quick. But do we really know what is going in our bodies? Through research the numbers for a typical meal at Chick-Fil-A was found a recorded and also an alternative meal was found and recorded. The amount of total calories for typical meal at Chick-Fil-A is 1270 calories and my daily estimated calorie needs for one day is 2188 calories. As seen, research was done on an alternative meal which consists of 690 total calories.
Just like any other organization, chick-fil-A is greatly affected by the external environment of the business. Often, the external environment is made up of all outside factors and influences that affect the way an organization conducts its daily operation. It is worth noting that an organization has no influence over its external factors and thus, it has to re-engineer and redefine its process, products and services to work under the influence of the external environment. Below are some of the external factors that affect Chick-fil-A. Consumer income Consumer income is in the wider field of economic factors that affect the sales level of the enterprise. Consumers with high income are likely to possess the power and the ability to purchase products from the company in large quantities.
I am truly honored to be considered for being a part of The national honor Society. Being a part of this organization has been a goal for me since I first knew about what it was, and how it does great things for the community. I am inspired when I hear the great actions it national honor Society has done and I hope to be a part of this admirable organization. I feel I am qualified to be a part of this organization because of my dedication and hard work. Every day I follow the same routine.
Product/ Brand Analysis Chick-fil-a is well known for its manufacturing of chicken products in the chicken restaurant industry. Chick-fil-a has been credited for inventing the boneless chicken breast sandwich and they serve freshly prepared nutritious food products. Chick-fil-a has been currently known, throughout the southern half of the United States, which is reassuring. However, because they have low numbers in territories outside of the south they are facing huge marketing problems. If Chick-fil-a plans to grow and continue to be a strong competitor in the quick-service industry they need to market and expand in other areas besides the south.
By the time I graduate high school, I will already have my college associate degree that I will have earned through my hard work and dedication. Even though I went through a lot at such a young age, it has shaped me in every possible way. I was exposed to a whole different language and culture, but I was able to succeed through my strong desire of success and dedication. I am thankful for every challenge that I had to go through because if it was not for them, I would not be the person I am
My journey consisted of many good and bad times, and throughout the years I discovered my strengths and weaknesses. I made new friends, took on different tests, accomplished many things. My first year was my most difficult, being new to the school, but as the years went by, school became a more fun experience for me. Knowing that the 4 years of high school was a journey for me, I was able to brace myself for the difficult times to come and the rewards I was going to receive. At the end of the journey, I had gained a lot from these 4 years, but it also prepared me for my next journey, my journey through university.
Introduction Chick-fil-A (CFA) is a restaurant chain admired by many but it also attracted a lot of controversy over the last few years. The founder, Truett Cathy, have created a culture that differentiates the organization from most other fast-food chains, and the company have stayed true to its values till the present days. In this case study, the company’s competitive advantage, the strategic leadership initiatives that helped the company attain success, how it responded to its external environment, and the strategic challenges it is facing are discussed. In addition, findings on the company’s approach on its international expansion and its status as a privately-owned company are included, and possible directions the company might take in these areas are suggested.