Former Chick-fil-A exec explains how core values bring success

Former Chick-Fil-A executive Dee Ann Turner discusses the continued success of Chick-Fil-A.
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[@hunterjones9822]

Every Chik-Fil-A I go to is packed, cars lined up around the parking lot for the drive through, and the service is always top notch.

[@DrProfessorWeed]

The reason why is great customer service, quality chicken and overall food for cheap, simply good business with a mix of a little love. Anyone that says otherwise is delusional or straight up hating. Chic Fil A will end up being the chain that revolutionizes fast food and how it should be done.

[@MarkSmithhhh]

Yep and no matter what that line tale 5 to 10 min max

[@MarkSmithhhh]

​@@DrProfessorWeed amen

[@mememo3764]

Amazing!! All business should be run this way!

[@johnlongenecker6560]

Smart Smart Smart Talent First America First

[@josephflowers3003]

Say what you want but they have the cleanest and nicest restaurant great service

[@darwinpenning1319]

Chick-fil-A is an awesome restaurant in my community. Deeeelicious food. Quality. Clean. Quick. Yummy!

[@houstonian9973]

Darwin Penning it makes you fat like Sean hannity

[@silenciummortum2193]

Houstonguy 1599 you’re an idiot.

[@merlingt1]

I go out of my way to give them my business.

[@NTJedi]

Me too

[@williamnicholson8133]

Chix fil a should be contracted to operate the dmv

[@DRAGNET-pn5vf]

GRILLED CHICKEN SANDWICH AND WAFFLE FRIES!!!

[@jmac88022]

The Chick fil a in methuen ma has the most nicest employees I've seen in a very long time. The first time I went there I was absolutely shocked how nice they were. Blew me away. And the sandwiches are delicious and wholesome.

[@joncarney1220]

Better together. Such a simple notion, wish Americans could practice this idea everyday. We would be a much better country.

[@timothypaul5213]

I go to chic-Fil-A they have goooood chicken I always bring extra home great warmed up next day or late at night on Sunday when not open I agree with closing Sunday because I pick up on Saturday for Sunday drive through is faster even with all the people that go there and very nice young people they know how to hire if you eat in nice in side to hope you never go public

[@jonathonfrazier6622]

Get a chik fil a sandwich. then make a financial donation to Trump 2020!

[@NTJedi]

Every time the LGBT crowd begins protesting against Chick-Fil-A their sales increase... like every time.

[@silenciummortum2193]

NTJedi Not “like” but just everytime.

[@MarkSmithhhh]

Yeah every single time...

[@diaatkin5059]

It has excellent food. That's what it's all about. Good food good service.

[@RussM87]

QuikTrip is a great example of this too.

[@cgall4444]

Just wait until going to the Doctor will be like going to the DMV.

[@nex6058]

Kids will learn more valuable skills and build better character working four years at Chick fil A or McDonald's than in most four-year college programs.

[@megandunklin6147]

N Ex and get lower then expected wages with no benefits??? NO THANK YOU studying abroad or taking a gap year overseas is the way to build character

[@MarkSmithhhh]

Don't compare chick fil a with mcdonalds

[@ericeandco]

Inspiring!

[@dobermanpac1064]

My local Chick-Fil-A is always packed. Great food Great service, Christian Values.

[@3Dthinker-]

I would strongly suggest interviewing someone who is actually currently working in Chick-Fill-A. So they can give the true details of what it stands for.

[@gcHK47]

My only problem with Chick-Fil-A is that they repeatedly get my order wrong.

[@cameronh3260]

Atleast everything on their menu is amazing

[@gcHK47]

Cameron Harper Yes, but that doesn’t do much good for me when I have to constantly send the food back.

[@mariamango2037]

Christian value of ‘serving others’ is fundamental.

[@3Dthinker-]

For her to say that their core value is not Christianity is ridiculous! The foundation of Chick-Fill-A is Christianity and bringing the love of Jesus Christ to their costumers.

[@dadsonworldwide3238]

We make it a point to but just cause we support the companys ethics . As far as chritian support, Sunday after church is usually to eat out so they miss the Christians biggest spending day of all every week.

[@nex6058]

As religion wains and schools fail to teach our kids character and virtues that make them good citizens and contributors to society, Capitolism again shows its strength and flexibility by stepping in to fill that role. Companies like Chick fil A will be the providers and moral guiders of our future.

[@stoneyswolf]

I've never tried Chick-fil-A but then again I don't really like chicken all that much

[@michaelmcfeely6588]

The political left dislikes Chick-Fil-A. I loathe the political left. For those reasons, and the good food, I eat at Chick-Fil-A.

[@rtbboone4219]

Where every love of Jesus Christ goes , Satan's not far be hind !! True story

[@reubenmcmurray4377]

It’s a fast food joint. It doesn’t deserve the flak it gets but let be real. Fast food businesses are trash.

[@lindawilliamson8200]

NO, DeAnn, Christians keep Chick-fil-A open because it's a Christian owned business and we believe in supporting each other. Don't say Christianity has nothing to do with it. It has EVERYTHING to do with their success and you know it. You should be ashamed.

[@wilberslater9967]

Wow, look at the effort to distance from Christians. Funny the Christians I know encourage their kids to work there. But I guess CF is just good at randomly picking nice people with good work ethic.

[@sthrnfrog60]

So would chic fila allow a seventh day adventist franchisee to close on saturday, the sabbath? Or a jewish franchisee on saturday, the sabbath? Or will they only adhere to the roman catholic ordered holy day?

[@elizabethcope1502]

Chik Fil A would allow them to go about their business. Never saw a group of Chik Fil A protesting any business. See a lot of weird people protesting Chik Fil A.

[@sthrnfrog60]

@@elizabethcope1502 what are you saying? Sounds like incoherent gobbledygook. Do you even understand my comment?

[@elizabethcope1502]

@@sthrnfrog60 did you not ask if Chik Fil A allow others their religious freedoms? If so, then a simple answer is yes. Chik Fil A doesn't march against anyone's freedom to chose. But leftest march against Chik Fil A right to close on the Sabbath.

[@sthrnfrog60]

@@elizabethcope1502 i asked if chic fila would allow a franchisee (ie...an owner of a chic fila) to close on the TRUE Sabbath, Saturday. Hence remaining open on the false roman holy day, Sunday. My comment has nothing to do with protestors.

[@elizabethcope1502]

@@sthrnfrog60 then the answer would be no. That doesn't go with Chik Fil A Christian doctrine. I don't know that Chik Fil A has franchise. If it was me, I would vete anyone that wished to get a franchise to make sure they were in the same frame of mind. Most companies that franchised did this in the past. Since alot of them stopped doing this, stores & restaurants didn't reflect the company's policies. Why would someone who believes Chik Fil A Christian beliefs are wrong wish to ride on Chik Fil A coattails?Edit: yes they have franchise, but you are vetted to see if you fit in with them. Good business policy.

[@johannax0910]

Is sad that this lady now on the "head" left the Christian values of the company out completely!!! Terribly sad!!!... Let's see how will that go....

[@DjulianoSound]

ok, how stupid was her answer at the beginning of the interview, she said that Christian values were not at all a factor in Chick filA succes, duh! the founder made a covenant with his kids to make it a priority let alone the fact they close on Sunday as a showing of christian values that are emboldening the chain for decades...she should not speak on behalf of the company when she completelly erases the core of the company success...

[@robscott6823]

Could I get a mcpence traitor burger

[@greenleavesofsummer9673]

I haven’t been back to Chick-fil-A since I found out they ditch the SALVATIIN ARMY AND trying to distance from their Christian beginning Cathey began. Shame on you that you waited until the creator died then changed your philosophy! YES YOU DID. Gays scared the pants off you. Shame! I haven’t been back Since I learned you ditched Salvation, and your Christian Core principals! And yes, THAT, originally had to do with closed on Sundays!! You’ve lost 1 customer. I CAN live w/o your food!

[@streetcat957]

So, church goers can't get a chicken biscuit on Sunday ? What a shame

[@Darkpara1]

Sunday is the time I want it the most

[@Darkpara1]

@ablackprep I'm glad their employees get a guaranteed day off. But I do think it's actually good for their marketing to have a day when you literally can't get one

[@Jakehava]

@ablackprep, What do you mean when you write "...remember the Sabbath"?

[@greenleavesofsummer9673]

Don’t go, they are changing their principles to keep their business after DITCHING their support for the Salvation Army, a giving Christian group that teaches Christianity, and HELPS so many millions of people whoever they are or circumstance. First to arrive so, so many times to help people during disasters. I am sick of Christianity being put down! You can see our country is now worse off than ever before because of the current LEFT DEMOCRAT ungodly, disrespectful “leadership”!