Is that owned by the University or by CFA corporate, etc? Just curious. Talk about a prime locale.
Who owns the Chick Fil A on campus?
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I’d imagine it’s owned by corporate and a local operator picks up a consultant fee.
Quick check on their website says Herb Tyler. Operator of 3 additional locations (Seneca, Tiger Blvd, Hendrix Center, and 201 Fenrow).
https://www.chick-fil-a.com/locations/sc/clemson
I know who owns our local Chick Fil A and they are listed as the restaurant operator so I assume that's their way of saying owner.
That makes sense. I was just wondering how on earth you land that kind of location without massive help. CFA franchises are way different than a lot where they are corporate owned (maybe not in name but in practice) and you're just a GM.
I think... don't quote me on that one.
I’ve read about the Chick-fil-a franchising model in the past. From what I understood it’s difficult to get corporate to approve an owner for more than one location. The idea being they want the owner to be the on-site manager and not become removed from the business quality control. I wonder if Tyler is one of the rare exceptions or if corporate has now moved more towards franchise expansion at a much faster rate.
You are correct, they are operators not owners. CFA owns the land building, etc. you simply have an operating agreement as an “owner”.
While that is their preference, there are many who operate more than one location.
Yes, I know the same guy owns Easley and Powdersville, and I have a friend who is an operator of a few locations in TN.
True. I live in Sumter and we have 2 that are both owned by the same guy. He opened the original in the mall man years ago and then got a stand alone. Last year they closed the one in the mall and opened a 2nd stand alone which he owns. They transferred his store number to the new location from the mall. They used to be much stricter on the number of locations but if you owned a mall (counter-only location) they were much more lenient and willing to let you get additional as stand-alone stores.
Herb is the operator of record (he provides support and does some site inspections). Aramark runs the business (all Aramark employees a few with Chic-fil-a training).
This is correct, I worked for CFA for 3+ years in high school and my operator was one of the few with more than one store. He now has 3
Owned by Aramark, inspected by Herb, all employees are Aramark, trained to full CFA standards.
Fayette County Georgia connections, I lived not far from Dan and Truitt for 30 years. Ross Cathy played baseball with my oldest son years ago.
Ross is a CLEMSON grad for those who did not know.
The Cathy family are big West Zone donors. (The facility, not the very popular web address!)
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So that must be a requirement for the contract that the university has with Aramark?
Herb also owns the rights to put one in Walhalla. Basically, franchise owners are given territory.
It's part of the Bid process. Aramark, and other vendors reply to the requirements that Clemson makes. Then puts up a bid. It's a pretty typical bid process seen in other industries.
Aramark has franchise contracts with many vendors such as Moe's, CFA, Burger King, etc.
Every time I go to the one in Clemson I am amazed at how slow it is compared to others. At this point they need another one in Clemson away from Tiger Blvd.
No, individuals don't own Chick-fil-A franchises, but instead operate them as franchisees. Chick-fil-A owns the real estate, building, and equipment, and leases them to franchisees.
How does the franchise model work?
How does the franchise model work?
- Ownership: Chick-fil-A owns the restaurant, while the franchisee operates it.
- Rent: The franchisee pays rent to Chick-fil-A, plus other monthly fees.
- Responsibilities: The franchisee is responsible for day-to-day operations, such as hiring, inventory, and quality control.
- Chick-fil-A controls many aspects of the business, including where the store is located.
- Franchisees don't have equity in the business and can't sell or pass it down.
- Chick-fil-A seeks franchisees who are full-time, hands-on, and have a proven track record in business leadership.
I’ve also read where you don’t get to reap the rewards as much as say a McDonalds franchisee would. Like the operators max out at like $250k earnings.
That’s a great living, but I would want more out of it I think. Especially since you don’t get a lot of the tax breaks a business owner might.
Thanks. That was the part I had forgotten about. The buy in as a franchisee is less but you have way less investment and control. It’s structured like you’re middle management for corporate in terms of personal salary. Thus, not as easy to get approved because this isn’t as attractive as building an empire of Wendy’s locations that suck at customer service. CFA needs to see you understand your role and accept it,
Clemson needs to part ways with Aramark if the food situation is going to improve at games. The game day experience is expensive so the food, beverages etc should be top Quality.
Guy that moved to town and was in our church was a franchisee. A great guy (great wife) and at the time projected sales for that location I believe was around 2.5-2.8 million dollars for first full year. Guy (with help from his wife) ran a great store and first year exceeded his projection and sold 3.2 million (few years ago) Next 2 years he managed to exceed projections again.
He had opportunity to move and take over 2 stores in the Savannah area which was more work but more income. At the time he said 2 stores were the most he or anyone would ever get (not sure if that has changed or not). Knocking it out last time I heard.
Chick-fil-A is structured different than other fast food companies for sure but results say they are doing something right.
He had opportunity to move and take over 2 stores in the Savannah area which was more work but more income. At the time he said 2 stores were the most he or anyone would ever get (not sure if that has changed or not). Knocking it out last time I heard.
Chick-fil-A is structured different than other fast food companies for sure but results say they are doing something right.
Not true.
I have several family members that are Operators and/or work for cooperate. Some operators are over $1 mil per year. It all depends on number of stores and how well/efficient they run the store.
It's not so cut and dry as that. There is a bid process every 3-4 years and Aramark wins...
The University makes an absolute killing in Commission on concessions sales. There are extremely small margins for Aramark. There have been years where concessions are a loss for Aramark at Clemson.
He has retired but guy that was VP for Aramark lived in Clemson for years...Moved to Lake Keowee
great guy . He had product in different schools.stadiums and University could choose different levels of foods
Some smaller schools would not have the selection of as many places but often had great food.. I believe he said VT stadium outperformed what Clemson does as far as choice/prices ( believe it is them) and other schools worse...
great guy . He had product in different schools.stadiums and University could choose different levels of foods
Some smaller schools would not have the selection of as many places but often had great food.. I believe he said VT stadium outperformed what Clemson does as far as choice/prices ( believe it is them) and other schools worse...
Herb’s Clemson and Seneca locations are 2 of the most poorly run chic Fil a locations and a hard contrast to the Easley and Powdersville locations that are really well run.
They need to put another location on 93, to deal with demand in Clemson.
Sorry to sorta derail the thread, but you excellent response just cried out!
No, a Professional Football Team does not own the Clemson (insert any major college UNIVERSITY) franchise, but instead OPERATE them as a franchise. "UNIVERSITY" owns the real estate, building, stadium, practice facilities, etc. and leases them to franchisees (Professional Football Team).
THIS..........
...........is the ONLY way College Affiliated Football (CAF) will be able to continue to exist.
Like it or lump it.
@Larry_Williams - Take your high profile position and claim this as your own idea, run with it and make it happen.
STOP this insanity!
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Did you know I was referring specifically to the Chick Fil A at Wilshire Pavilion in PTC? I was the first kid they hired to work there when they were opening
The Greenville Cherrydale and Travelers Rest locations are both run by Steven Bryant.
If you ever want to get CFA for a tailgate, DO NOT go to the Seneca location. They have no idea how to process the orders in a timely manner. The last time we tried, we pre-ordered for an 8:30am pickup. They kept telling us it would be right out, yet it was after 9:30am.
That was the 2nd time in a row it happened and will never go back.
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