Could You Be A Chick-fil-A Franchisee?

Chick-fil-A’s franchise opportunity is one of the most sought-after in the country, and one of the least understood.

If you have ever wondered what it really takes to become a Chick-fil-A franchisee, this is your opportunity to go beyond the application page and hear directly from the people who have lived the process.

Join us for a special in-person event featuring current Chick-fil-A franchisees and a member of the Chick-fil-A corporate support team for a candid conversation about the opportunity, the selection process, and what it means to operate a Chick-fil-A restaurant.

You’ll learn more about:

• What Chick-fil-A looks for in prospective franchisees
• Key prerequisites and the application and selection process
• Common misconceptions about Chick-fil-A franchise ownership
• What the day-to-day role of a franchisee actually looks like
• The experiences and journeys of current Chick-fil-A franchisees
• Opportunities and future candidate communities in the region

The evening will include an overview of the franchise opportunity, conversations with current franchisees, and plenty of time to ask your questions directly.

At Chick-fil-A, franchisees do more than operate restaurants. They build teams, shape workplace cultures, serve their communities, and invest in the places they call home.

THE PANEL

Operator Adam Blake

Began as an Operator in July 2025 and grand opened Chick-fil-A Pacific Hwy & Circle FSU (Corvallis, OR) in October 2025. "I am passionate about building a team culture that’s kind, hard-working, and focused on excellence. Leadership is about more than running a restaurant; it’s about helping people grow, take ownership, and reach their fullest potential.”

Operator Kasi Corbett

Kasi Corbett has been an Operator since December 2024 when she opened the first DTO in Oregon. Since becoming an Operator, Kasi has poured energy into growing the brand's presence in an emerging market. Before Chick-fil-A, Kasi spent more than two decades in public safety, and carries that same heart for service into caring for her team every day. Kasi is passionate about building servant leaders who will take care of the Woodburn community.

Operator Jared Coleman 

Jared Coleman is the Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A Gateway & Randy Pape Beltline in Springfield, Oregon, home to Lane County's first Chick-fil-A, which opened in December 2024 with over one hundred team members. He's passionate about building strong ties across the Gateway community through partnerships and ongoing local outreach, bringing more than great food to Springfield and Eugene.

Garrison Bailey, Franchisee Selection West Region 

Began as a team member with Chick-fil-A in November 2014 and later joined Chick-fil-A Inc. in October 2019. “I’m passionate about the growth of Chick-fil-A and our mission to select the next individuals to carry out the legacy of our founder, Truett Cathy. Selecting Operators is the most critical decision within the walls of Chick-fil-A Inc. and it’s a privilege to play a small part in that.”

Could this opportunity be the right next chapter for you? Come find out!