(05-01-2016 01:22 PM)ArmyBlazer Wrote:  

(05-01-2016 01:06 PM)dfarr Wrote:  Y'all should read up in the chickfila corporate structure. They don't just let anyone with money buy up franchises. The owner has to be an owner operator, and they don't actually own the franchise, they basically lease it for $10k initially. Very few have more than 1 franchise as well.

It's apparently a pretty rigorous process. I know a guy that worked in corporate before going back to law school and he made it seem like quite the ordeal. They get deep into an applicant's past. They will disqualify people for things like having a divorce in their past (unless a few years have passed) and even follow applicants to the bathroom to make sure they wash their hands. That part makes sense, though. If the owner doesn't practice basic hygiene, how can they expect him to enforce it on the employees.

It must work though. No other chain has the consistency from location to location in the quality of the food and customer service.

(05-01-2016 01:28 PM)Kaplony Wrote:  

(05-01-2016 01:22 PM)ArmyBlazer Wrote:  

(05-01-2016 01:06 PM)dfarr Wrote:  Y'all should read up in the chickfila corporate structure. They don't just let anyone with money buy up franchises. The owner has to be an owner operator, and they don't actually own the franchise, they basically lease it for $10k initially. Very few have more than 1 franchise as well.

It's apparently a pretty rigorous process. I know a guy that worked in corporate before going back to law school and he made it seem like quite the ordeal. They get deep into an applicant's past. They will disqualify people for things like having a divorce in their past (unless a few years have passed) and even follow applicants to the bathroom to make sure they wash their hands. That part makes sense, though. If the owner doesn't practice basic hygiene, how can they expect him to enforce it on the employees.

It must work though. No other chain has the consistency from location to location in the quality of the food and customer service.

I'm not knocking it because it absolutely works. I was just surprised at how taxing a process that can be.

(05-01-2016 01:28 PM)Kaplony Wrote:  

(05-01-2016 01:22 PM)ArmyBlazer Wrote:  

(05-01-2016 01:06 PM)dfarr Wrote:  Y'all should read up in the chickfila corporate structure. They don't just let anyone with money buy up franchises. The owner has to be an owner operator, and they don't actually own the franchise, they basically lease it for $10k initially. Very few have more than 1 franchise as well.

It's apparently a pretty rigorous process. I know a guy that worked in corporate before going back to law school and he made it seem like quite the ordeal. They get deep into an applicant's past. They will disqualify people for things like having a divorce in their past (unless a few years have passed) and even follow applicants to the bathroom to make sure they wash their hands. That part makes sense, though. If the owner doesn't practice basic hygiene, how can they expect him to enforce it on the employees.

It must work though. No other chain has the consistency from location to location in the quality of the food and customer service.

Very true. Think that's something everybody can agree on. I've been to probably 30 of them in my life, across my city/county/state and beyond. Honestly can't think of a single time the service wasn't outstanding and the food wasn't great. Most other fast food chains are batting less then .500 in my experience, and they are 1.000.

Lived in Raleigh for a year, and the one by my apartment was probably the best I've ever been to. They had a constant stream of business, but if I ever had to wait more then 10 minutes in the drive thru (which was very rare, and it was never much more then 10 minutes) they would apologize and give out a coupon for a free chicken sandwich.

The application process has a huge number of applicants. People like winners and Chick-fil-a is a winner.

(05-01-2016 01:30 PM)ArmyBlazer Wrote:  

(05-01-2016 01:28 PM)Kaplony Wrote:  

(05-01-2016 01:22 PM)ArmyBlazer Wrote:  

(05-01-2016 01:06 PM)dfarr Wrote:  Y'all should read up in the chickfila corporate structure. They don't just let anyone with money buy up franchises. The owner has to be an owner operator, and they don't actually own the franchise, they basically lease it for $10k initially. Very few have more than 1 franchise as well.

It's apparently a pretty rigorous process. I know a guy that worked in corporate before going back to law school and he made it seem like quite the ordeal. They get deep into an applicant's past. They will disqualify people for things like having a divorce in their past (unless a few years have passed) and even follow applicants to the bathroom to make sure they wash their hands. That part makes sense, though. If the owner doesn't practice basic hygiene, how can they expect him to enforce it on the employees.

It must work though. No other chain has the consistency from location to location in the quality of the food and customer service.

I'm not knocking it because it absolutely works. I was just surprised at how taxing a process that can be.

A recent divorce can cause financial shockwaves through a person for a few years at least. That can kill a franchise location. Which, in turns, looks bad on the chain as a whole. This isnt so much " a person got divorced and we dont want divorced people owning our franchises" as it is "we dont want someone who is a potential financial risk owning a franchise."

Chik Fil e has the highest revenue per store location of any food chain, despite being opened only 6 days per week. You dont get to that level without ensuring each and every franchise is on solid financial ground, and ensuring each franchise owner is up in the store all the time.

(05-01-2016 04:01 PM)UofMstateU Wrote:  

(05-01-2016 01:30 PM)ArmyBlazer Wrote:  

(05-01-2016 01:28 PM)Kaplony Wrote:  

(05-01-2016 01:22 PM)ArmyBlazer Wrote:  

(05-01-2016 01:06 PM)dfarr Wrote:  Y'all should read up in the chickfila corporate structure. They don't just let anyone with money buy up franchises. The owner has to be an owner operator, and they don't actually own the franchise, they basically lease it for $10k initially. Very few have more than 1 franchise as well.

It's apparently a pretty rigorous process. I know a guy that worked in corporate before going back to law school and he made it seem like quite the ordeal. They get deep into an applicant's past. They will disqualify people for things like having a divorce in their past (unless a few years have passed) and even follow applicants to the bathroom to make sure they wash their hands. That part makes sense, though. If the owner doesn't practice basic hygiene, how can they expect him to enforce it on the employees.

It must work though. No other chain has the consistency from location to location in the quality of the food and customer service.

I'm not knocking it because it absolutely works. I was just surprised at how taxing a process that can be.

A recent divorce can cause financial shockwaves through a person for a few years at least. That can kill a franchise location. Which, in turns, looks bad on the chain as a whole. This isnt so much " a person got divorced and we dont want divorced people owning our franchises" as it is "we dont want someone who is a potential financial risk owning a franchise."

Chik Fil e has the highest revenue per store location of any food chain, despite being opened only 6 days per week. You dont get to that level without ensuring each and every franchise is on solid financial ground, and ensuring each franchise owner is up in the store all the time.

I understand that and I don't blame Chik Fil A for taking that position. I was told that the financial aspect was a big reason why they take a hard line of divorced applicants, but there is also a morality element behind the decision as well. Either way, their process works. That's what matters.

(05-01-2016 12:52 PM)Kronke Wrote:  

(05-01-2016 12:40 PM)Smaug Wrote:  He says, one thing they can't get their heads around, though, is the closing on Sunday.

Even after they're explained why, they still can't wrap their heads around it?

It's not that cerebral. More like, "I want some. It's Sunday. I still want some."

(05-01-2016 04:23 PM)ArmyBlazer Wrote:  

(05-01-2016 04:01 PM)UofMstateU Wrote:  

(05-01-2016 01:30 PM)ArmyBlazer Wrote:  

(05-01-2016 01:28 PM)Kaplony Wrote:  

(05-01-2016 01:22 PM)ArmyBlazer Wrote:  It's apparently a pretty rigorous process. I know a guy that worked in corporate before going back to law school and he made it seem like quite the ordeal. They get deep into an applicant's past. They will disqualify people for things like having a divorce in their past (unless a few years have passed) and even follow applicants to the bathroom to make sure they wash their hands. That part makes sense, though. If the owner doesn't practice basic hygiene, how can they expect him to enforce it on the employees.

It must work though. No other chain has the consistency from location to location in the quality of the food and customer service.

I'm not knocking it because it absolutely works. I was just surprised at how taxing a process that can be.

A recent divorce can cause financial shockwaves through a person for a few years at least. That can kill a franchise location. Which, in turns, looks bad on the chain as a whole. This isnt so much " a person got divorced and we dont want divorced people owning our franchises" as it is "we dont want someone who is a potential financial risk owning a franchise."

Chik Fil e has the highest revenue per store location of any food chain, despite being opened only 6 days per week. You dont get to that level without ensuring each and every franchise is on solid financial ground, and ensuring each franchise owner is up in the store all the time.

I understand that and I don't blame Chik Fil A for taking that position. I was told that the financial aspect was a big reason why they take a hard line of divorced applicants, but there is also a morality element behind the decision as well. Either way, their process works. That's what matters.

Yea, I didnt mean to insinuate that you thought they were being religious in their decisions if it seemed that way in my post.

Some of the moral and ethical decisions seem a bit on the religious side, but they make common business sense as well. For example, I know a guy that is on marriage #4. Each previous marriage has ended with him fathering a mistress' child while married. It happens every 4 to 5 years like clockwork.

I wouldnt want to hire this guy for any position, such as a project leader, because I know the sh*t will hit the fan with him in a few years right in the middle of a crucial deadline. I certainly wouldnt want him financially responsible for a business franchise.

People who are starting up a business they would like to sell franchises for are not always very particular about the franchisee, they are simply excited about getting people signed up and money rolling in. But the highly successful ones that have been around and have a very good name and reputation can be extremely particular about who and where they franchise to.

I don't let politics dictate where I shop, just safety and quality of their product.


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(05-01-2016 12:55 PM)UofMemphis Wrote:  

(05-01-2016 12:40 PM)Smaug Wrote:  My nephew lives in NYC. There was a lot of threats of protests and boycotts leading up to the opening of one there. Never materialized. Instead people are wrapped around the building every minute they're open.

He says, one thing they can't get their heads around, though, is the closing on Sunday.

I'm fortunate enough to have one near my home and near my office.

went to the Memphis vs UAB game at Bartow in 2013...it was a late game so we stayed the night...had breakfast at Ted's the next morning, and man that place was REALLY good.

Ted's is great. I'd also recommend the Original Pancake House on 5 Points.

(05-01-2016 06:09 PM)Smaug Wrote:  

(05-01-2016 12:55 PM)UofMemphis Wrote:  

(05-01-2016 12:40 PM)Smaug Wrote:  My nephew lives in NYC. There was a lot of threats of protests and boycotts leading up to the opening of one there. Never materialized. Instead people are wrapped around the building every minute they're open.

He says, one thing they can't get their heads around, though, is the closing on Sunday.

I'm fortunate enough to have one near my home and near my office.

went to the Memphis vs UAB game at Bartow in 2013...it was a late game so we stayed the night...had breakfast at Ted's the next morning, and man that place was REALLY good.

Ted's is great. I'd also recommend the Original Pancake House on 5 Points.

I'll second this. I used to hit that place up after a 12 hour night shift. Omelettes and pancakes the size of hubcaps.

I'm a Waffle House guy. I know the food isn't the best, but the atmosphere is priceless, and you can walk out with a full meal for under $4.00, $5.00 including the tip.

(05-01-2016 07:23 PM)nzmorange Wrote:  I'm a Waffle House guy. I know the food isn't the best, but the atmosphere is priceless, and you can walk out with a full meal for under $4.00, $5.00 including the tip.

It's the greatest drunk food in the world.

(05-01-2016 07:24 PM)HeartOfDixie Wrote:  

(05-01-2016 07:23 PM)nzmorange Wrote:  I'm a Waffle House guy. I know the food isn't the best, but the atmosphere is priceless, and you can walk out with a full meal for under $4.00, $5.00 including the tip.

It's the greatest drunk food in the world.

I'd say it's definitely the greatest morning after food in the world. Waffle House has followed pretty much every truly crazy night in my life.

There's a Waffle House directly across the street from the OPH. My kid asks me why anyone would eat there with the OPH across the street.

My answer: "Because it's 2am."

Wow I feel dumb. I've been going to OPH in Charlotte since I was 10 years old (about 20 years), and I had no clue they were a chain. There are 2 in Charlotte and I thought those were the only ones. Learn something new everyday.

My wife used to like IHOP before we were dating. Took her to OPH once and that was the end of that garbage breakfast food lol.

EDIT: ^ YES exactly, that's what I tell my wife every Sunday when we go to the OPH. I guess Waffle House will do after a night of drinking but no sober person can justify that over OPH.

(05-01-2016 07:24 PM)HeartOfDixie Wrote:  

(05-01-2016 07:23 PM)nzmorange Wrote:  I'm a Waffle House guy. I know the food isn't the best, but the atmosphere is priceless, and you can walk out with a full meal for under $4.00, $5.00 including the tip.

It's the greatest drunk food in the world.

No matter where in the country you are...it is exactly the same comfort food...cheap,fast and hot. I think the same staff works at everyone of them also.

(05-01-2016 07:33 PM)HappyAppy Wrote:  Wow I feel dumb. I've been going to OPH in Charlotte since I was 10 years old (about 20 years), and I had no clue they were a chain. There are 2 in Charlotte and I thought those were the only ones. Learn something new everyday.

My wife used to like IHOP before we were dating. Took her to OPH once and that was the end of that garbage breakfast food lol.

EDIT: ^ YES exactly, that's what I tell my wife every Sunday when we go to the OPH. I guess Waffle House will do after a night of drinking but no sober person can justify that over OPH.

Haha! I had no idea there were any other than the Birmingham one, either. It's been there 20+ years, as well. Love the OPH.

I just thought of another reason to eat at the Waffle House across the street, because it happened to me. They're lined up out the door at the OPH and you're pressed for time.

(05-01-2016 07:38 PM)Fo Shizzle Wrote:  

(05-01-2016 07:24 PM)HeartOfDixie Wrote:  

(05-01-2016 07:23 PM)nzmorange Wrote:  I'm a Waffle House guy. I know the food isn't the best, but the atmosphere is priceless, and you can walk out with a full meal for under $4.00, $5.00 including the tip.

It's the greatest drunk food in the world.

No matter where in the country you are...it is exactly the same comfort food...cheap,fast and hot. I think the same staff works at everyone of them also.

This might just be me, but every single one of them reminds me of the 1980's.

Ate a lot of food with strippers at Waffle House.