What is Chicfila's secret to hiring and retaining good employees?

Outstanding, completely invested ownership and management.

The one in BR is owned by a Mormon so he hires other Mormons. At least that’s how it was 15 years ago

Imo its having sundays off and originally being on mall hours. Way less hours than some of these other places to put bodies on a shift.

Everyone else is slammed on sundays.

And you cant own 100 of them and not care about them.

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What is Chicfila's secret to hiring and retaining good employees?

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I was told by a franchise owner that they require 3 interviews before officially hiring on the basis that most that are willing to show up on time/interview 3 times for a fast food job are going to be quality employees.

I worked at CFA during college because I valued getting Sunday off, even though it meant I would get paid for fewer hours. A lot of the unskilled labor they attract are kids who would rather worship than work on Sunday. Those church kids turn out to be pretty good employees.

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I imagine the pay there along with a few other establishments such as Canes is better than most other fast food places.

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I used to think this but currently they are on par with wendys, dominos, in and out, arbys, mcdonalds, taco bell.

Hell looking at kfc and and popeys, they pay their managers a lot more, but the crew less.

Im just looking at indeed for average pay. I know its going to vary depending on where they are at.

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9. Popeyes
This multinational chain offers employees a fast-paced environment and flexible scheduling. Employees may also receive benefits like paid time off and employee discounts. You can find several employment opportunities at Popeyes, including:

Restaurant manager:** $53,780 per year
Cook: $20,509 per year

10. KFC
This fast-food chain offers a variety of sales, management, customer service, retail and food preparation and service positions. After a few months of working as a KFC employee, you have the opportunity to work at the store's various stations. Here are some of its highest-paying positions:

General manager:** $72,726 per year
Cashier:** $19,843 per year

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4. Chick-fil-A
Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A offers many positions that typically involve preparing food, taking customer orders and serving restaurant guests. You can also expect Sundays off as a Chick-fil-A employee. Here are some positions you can pursue at this chain:

Assistant general manager: $44,586 per year
Kitchen team member: $24,981 per year

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And essentially the GM at chic fi la is the owner.

Management that gives a shite

Having other good employees helps

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I used to think this but currently they are on par with wendys, dominos, in and out, arbys, mcdonalds, taco bell.

Hell looking at kfc and and popeys, they pay their managers a lot more, but the crew less.

Im just looking at indeed for average pay. I know its going to vary depending on where they are at.

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That's what's so interesting to me about it, they're basically paying the same in most cases.

The owner/operator being present definitely helps.