Hapeville, Georgia

Eagle Ranch Appoints New Executive Director

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Tuesday, May 11, 2021

b'FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga., May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Eagle Ranch today announced the appointment of John Shackelford to the role of Executive Director of Eagle Ranch, beginning in July.\nPrior to joining Eagle Ranch, Shackelford spent 10 years at Chick-fil-A\'s corporate headquarters, most recently leading Chick-fil-A\'s Brand Planning team.\n"We looked at a number of attributes for a new Executive Director, in addition to someone who would bring fresh ideas and build upon the solid foundation of the past 36 years.

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  • b'FLOWERY BRANCH, Ga., May 11, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Eagle Ranch today announced the appointment of John Shackelford to the role of Executive Director of Eagle Ranch, beginning in July.\nPrior to joining Eagle Ranch, Shackelford spent 10 years at Chick-fil-A\'s corporate headquarters, most recently leading Chick-fil-A\'s Brand Planning team.\n"We looked at a number of attributes for a new Executive Director, in addition to someone who would bring fresh ideas and build upon the solid foundation of the past 36 years.
  • We believe John is that individual for our next season," said Eagle Ranch Founder and current Executive Director Eddie Staub.\n"First and foremost, John is a follower of Christ.
  • "\nShackelford and his wife, Stephanie, along with their two children, will be moving to Eagle Ranch from the Grant Park neighborhood of downtown Atlanta.
  • Located in Flowery Branch, Eagle Ranch helps children and families in more than 40 counties in North Georgia and metro Atlanta.

How are QSR brands fairing now? Upcoming research sheds light on customer sentiment since the arrival of COVID-19

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Thursday, April 15, 2021

The pandemic has brought tremendous changes in supply chains, required new safety and health procedures, andmost importantlyshifted consumer preferences.

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  • The pandemic has brought tremendous changes in supply chains, required new safety and health procedures, andmost importantlyshifted consumer preferences.
  • Customers placing high importance on sanitation measures and digital customer experience offered a new, albeit short-lived, competitive advantage for brands who were early adopters of new technology.
  • Chick-fil-A earned the highest scores across all categories, making it America's favorite QSR.\nAre those brands still holding the top spot for consumers today?
  • The company has been recognized as one of the top 50 market research organizations in the AMA Gold Report.

Restaurant Team Members Awarded $19 Million in Scholarships in 2021

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Wednesday, March 31, 2021

ATLANTA, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Chick-fil-A will invest $19 million in restaurant Team Members' continuing education this year, awarding college scholarships to 7,492 Team Members in 44 states, Washington, D.C., and Canada.

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  • ATLANTA, March 31, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Chick-fil-A will invest $19 million in restaurant Team Members' continuing education this year, awarding college scholarships to 7,492 Team Members in 44 states, Washington, D.C., and Canada.
  • Team Members can apply their scholarships to any area of study at any accredited institution, furthering Chick-fil-A's long-standing commitment to education and helping restaurant Team Members achieve their academic dreams.
  • There are three ways Chick-fil-A Team Members can receive educational assistance through the Chick-fil-A scholarship initiative:
    $25,000 Scholarship: This year, 12 restaurant Team Members received an individual, one-time $25,000 True Inspiration Scholarship.
  • Since 1970, Chick-fil-A, Inc. has awarded more than $110 million in scholarships to more than 66,000 restaurant Team Members.

Chick-fil-A Opens Applications for $5 Million in Nonprofit Grants

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Tuesday, March 2, 2021

ATLANTA, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Applications are now open for the 2022 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards grant program.

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  • ATLANTA, March 2, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Applications are now open for the 2022 Chick-fil-A True Inspiration Awards grant program.
  • The 2022 True Inspiration Awards grants range from $50,000 to $350,000 and organizations in the U.S. and Canada have until May 31, 2021 to apply .
  • Last year, nearly one million people voted through the app to select the 2021 True Inspiration Awards recipients.
  • Since 2015, 171 organizations in 33 states, Washington, D.C. and Canada, have been awarded grants totaling $12 million.

Georgia Power and the Atlanta Airlines Terminal Company announce $100 million investment in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport infrastructure

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Monday, February 15, 2021

ATLANTA, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Georgia Power and the Atlanta Airlines Terminal Company (AATC) today announced an approximately $100 million investment in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport's infrastructure to help ensure the highest reliability with the most resilient power system for the world's busiest airport.

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  • ATLANTA, Feb. 15, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Georgia Power and the Atlanta Airlines Terminal Company (AATC) today announced an approximately $100 million investment in Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport's infrastructure to help ensure the highest reliability with the most resilient power system for the world's busiest airport.
  • Through the long-term investment, Georgia Power and AATC will provide all terminals and concourses at the Airport with permanent back-up power generation service.
  • The approximately $100 million investment includes both the cost of the new power generator system as well as the installation.
  • Georgia Power is providing the infrastructure and AATC will pay for the back-up generation services provided.

Landed Raises Seed Funding, Launches First Mobile App Connecting Hourly Food and Retail Workers With Local Employers; Early Customers Include Chick-Fil-A, Wendy's, and Grocery

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Tuesday, February 2, 2021

Landed - which is designed for retail and food businesses - automates much of the hiring process by matching candidates, scheduling interviews, and following up with candidates.

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  • Landed - which is designed for retail and food businesses - automates much of the hiring process by matching candidates, scheduling interviews, and following up with candidates.
  • For candidates, Landed helps them stand out through engaging video profiles that are much more compelling than paper applications and resumes.
  • Landed provides the first mobile app connecting hourly food and retail workers with local employers, to help them find and hire better quality candidates, faster.
  • Landed has helped clients such as Wendy's, Chick-fil-A, and Grocery Outlet fill thousands of positions since its launch in 2020.

New Year, New Flavors: Chick-fil-A Heats Up Menu with Grilled Spicy Chicken Deluxe Sandwich

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Friday, January 22, 2021

ATLANTA, Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Chick-fil-A is kicking off the year by offering a grilled version of a spicy favorite.

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  • ATLANTA, Jan. 22, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- Chick-fil-A is kicking off the year by offering a grilled version of a spicy favorite.
  • Starting January 25, Chick-fil-A is introducing the Grilled Spicy Chicken Deluxe Sandwich , available for a limited time at participating restaurants nationwide.
  • The sandwich delivers the same flavor guests love from the current Chick-fil-A spicy offerings, now available in a grilled option.
  • Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here:
    The Grilled Spicy Deluxe was first developed and tested in Fall 2017 in select markets, where it received positive feedback from guests.

Tis the Season! Chick-fil-A® Brings Back Two Seasonal Menu Favorites and Offers Giftable Ideas for the Holidays

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Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Beginning this week, the festive Peppermint Chip Milkshake and Chicken Tortilla Soup are back for a limited time at participating restaurants nationwide.

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  • Beginning this week, the festive Peppermint Chip Milkshake and Chicken Tortilla Soup are back for a limited time at participating restaurants nationwide.
  • Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8815051-chick-fil-a-holiday/
    First added to the menu in 2008, the Peppermint Chip Milkshake has become an annual tradition.
  • The peppermint-flavored treat is hand-spun the old-fashioned way, combining Chick-fil-AIcedreamdessert with chips of peppermint bark topped with whipped cream and a cherry.
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    Guests can also enjoy the seasonal comfort of Chicken Tortilla Soup, which has become an annual offering at restaurants since 2012.

Tis the Season! Chick-fil-A® Brings Back Two Seasonal Menu Favorites and Offers Giftable Ideas for the Holidays

Retrieved on: 
Tuesday, November 17, 2020

Beginning this week, the festive Peppermint Chip Milkshake and Chicken Tortilla Soup are back for a limited time at participating restaurants nationwide.

Key Points: 
  • Beginning this week, the festive Peppermint Chip Milkshake and Chicken Tortilla Soup are back for a limited time at participating restaurants nationwide.
  • Experience the interactive Multichannel News Release here: https://www.multivu.com/players/English/8815051-chick-fil-a-holiday/
    First added to the menu in 2008, the Peppermint Chip Milkshake has become an annual tradition.
  • The peppermint-flavored treat is hand-spun the old-fashioned way, combining Chick-fil-AIcedreamdessert with chips of peppermint bark topped with whipped cream and a cherry.
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    Guests can also enjoy the seasonal comfort of Chicken Tortilla Soup, which has become an annual offering at restaurants since 2012.

Get Ready, Sauce Fans! Chick-fil-A® Sauce Favorites Coming to Select Retailers Nationwide

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Thursday, October 22, 2020

With every retail store purchase of a 16-ounce bottled sauce, all royalties Chick-fil-A, Inc. receives will be donated to the Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures Scholarship Initiative .

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  • With every retail store purchase of a 16-ounce bottled sauce, all royalties Chick-fil-A, Inc. receives will be donated to the Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures Scholarship Initiative .
  • "Chick-fil-A Sauce and Polynesian Sauce were offered as part of a pilot program in select Florida retailers earlier this year, and we're excited to expand availability of our two most beloved sauces across the country," said L.J.
  • In addition to offering the bottled sauces at select retailers, 8-ounce bottles of signature Chick-fil-A sauces are available for purchase at participating restaurants.
  • * Bottled sauce gift sets are also available at select restaurants, while supplies last.