Interesting interaction at Chick Fil A Open Carry

My kids and I went to eat at the Chick Fil A here in Memphis at Poplar and Mendenhall. Sat down, and an older gentleman, his wife and great granddaughter walked in, he was open carrying an XD45 Service Model (4" barrel) on his left hip. All the folks, including the manger knew him, evidently he goes there about every day, and they were just as friendly to him as they were to everyone else, which is very friendly to be clear. We talked for awhile, he works as security for the Air National Guard guarding big ass planes. They are issued M9's by the way. Nice badge and HCP.

I was glad to that the restaurant and management was 100% fine, they weren't freaking out, they weren't pointing and whispering, and a hail of gun fire didn't erupt, because the guy OC'ing and the guy concealing were sitting across from each other. I know they don't serve, and that is not what I am talking about. Just a place, with decent food, great customer service, that doesn't have a problem with us, who I will support and promote.

I hope they all are like that. If you are not familiar, they are franchise restaurants, the owner is a owner operator, has to work a 40 hour week in the restaurant, can't do this part time or as a corporate ownership and can only own one restaurant. (At least that is how it use to be when I looked into buying into one)

I used to work at our location near that Chik-fil-a any always got great service.

But DAMN, so does everyone else that goes there. The workday car lines are around the building, and sometimes spillout onto Poplar Ave.

Good post to read.

Thanks for the info. I will keep that in mind.

Please read this article that was posted in the Chattanoogan last week about Chik-fil-a ....

8/15/2009 - Roy Exum: ‘It’s My Pleasure’ - Opinion - Chattanoogan.com

We need more businesses like that.

I will now eat there more often ...

I can't wait for the one at the end of my street (Union @ Rembert) to open up.

One day my daughter and I were eating at Chick-fil-a. I was talking to her about how politeness is important, and now it's part of the job when you work food service and many other jobs. I pointed out how, when thanked, the employees always respond with "my pleasure." It's part of their training. I was stressing the importance of attitude in the workplace.

I talked to a manager, asking a few questions about how the business is run. They said that Chic-fil-a is VERY selective of their employees. Even the school kids that work there are screened thoroughly. They MUST make good grades to get and keep the job. They must be of good character also. For this, they get above average wage (for food service), Sundays off, and a pretty good work environment. I'm not sure about benefits.

Anyway, that's why the service at Chic-fil-a is about always good. They handpick employees, pay a bit extra for them, and they stick to their training. Even the kids act in a professional manner.

I love chic-fil-a. you can't beat their nuggets!!

Originally Posted by db99wj

My kids and I went to eat at the Chick Fil A here in Memphis at Poplar and Mendenhall. Sat down, and an older gentleman, his wife and great granddaughter walked in, he was open carrying an XD45 Service Model (4" barrel) on his left hip. All the folks, including the manger knew him, evidently he goes there about every day, and they were just as friendly to him as they were to everyone else, which is very friendly to be clear. We talked for awhile, he works as security for the Air National Guard guarding big ass planes. They are issued M9's by the way. Nice badge and HCP.

I was glad to that the restaurant and management was 100% fine, they weren't freaking out, they weren't pointing and whispering, and a hail of gun fire didn't erupt, because the guy OC'ing and the guy concealing were sitting across from each other. I know they don't serve, and that is not what I am talking about. Just a place, with decent food, great customer service, that doesn't have a problem with us, who I will support and promote.

I hope they all are like that. If you are not familiar, they are franchise restaurants, the owner is a owner operator, has to work a 40 hour week in the restaurant, can't do this part time or as a corporate ownership and can only own one restaurant. (At least that is how it use to be when I looked into buying into one)

Thanks for a positive story, as for me anyway, it is always refreshing to hear good things.

Yeah,Chik-Fil_A is the breastest restaurant ever!


Chik-Fil-A Becomes Breast-Feeding Battle Ground | NBC Miami

You know, reading that stuff, I'm going to have to give them a try. I've actually never eaten there. My friends pick on me (all in fun) and call me an "old man" because I'm constantly expressing disappointment about the manners of people at fast food joints (and in general).

Of course, I just tell my friends that it's not my fault that their parents didn't raise them properly

The food's a bit more pricy than Mickey D's, but the chicken's the best sammich around. I've never had a less than desirable customer service experience at any Chick Fil A. They're also not ashamed of their conservative position. +1,000,000