Saying goodbye to our four-legged family members can be excruciating. Today on the podcast—how Chickfila helped one woman through one of the most difficult experiences of her life. This episode was produced by Alison Storm and edited by Jim Mann, Mann Made Productions . For more fan experiences visit ChickfilaPodcast.com . Connect with us on Facebook or follow us on Instagram ....
Bacon Buggy. Hamborghini. Truck Norris. Food trucks sling delicious items from smoothies to sliders and everything in between. And now your favorite chicken will be rolling into town! According to the Chickfila website there are 30 of them rolling around America. Today on the podcast we welcome David Grimm, the owner operator of Iowa's only Chickfila food truck. David has an incredible story of how he's been able to serve his community through chicken. Within the last five years, he's given away...
It's GAME ON, baby! Season 4 of My Pleasure: the Unofficial Chickfila Podcast is here! We're launching on what would have been Chickfila founder Truett Cathy's 102nd birthday. You definitely won't be BOARD because we've got some exclusive news to share with you. Don't have a CLUE? Take a RISK and stick around. You won't be SORRY! This episode was produced by Alison Storm and edited by Jim Mann, Mann Made Productions . For more fan experiences visit ChickfilaPodcast.com . Connect with us on Faceb...
Three-day work weeks, Chick-fil-A tattoos and a game of CONES. What a season it's been! We're sharing our thoughts on the newly launched Chickfila online store (and explaining what happened to ours!) Plus, we're wrapping up season 3 of the podcast by sharing our favorite episodes. If you missed any episodes, now is your time to catch up! We'll be back with season 4 around March 14th, what would have been founder Truett Cathy's 102nd birthday. Until then, stay tender and saucy, my friends! This e...
Almost every time we have a guest on the show we ask them this question—how many lifetime points do you have on the Chickfila app? Well this guy's answer blew us away. This episode was produced by Alison Storm and edited by Jim Mann, Mann Made Productions . For more fan experiences visit ChickfilaPodcast.com . Connect with us on Facebook or follow us on Instagram ....
How many consecutive days could you eat Chickfila? Except Sundays, of course! Digging back into the news archive, we found reports about a teenage boy in Atlanta who broke a record by eating at Chickfila more than 100 days in a row. That inspired Mark Mendenhall, known as the mayor of his Chickfila, to eat Chickfila 114 days in a row. On day 15, Mark was at Disneyland with his family. He drove back to his Chickfila to keep the streak alive and then rejoined his family at Disney! Then in 2020, a ...
A Chick-fil-A operator is making headlines for his winning recipe of work/life balance: offering full-time employees a three-day work week. Justin Lindsey, 41, is the local operator of Chick-fil-A Kendall in Florida. According to QSR Magazine, Lindsey was hitting incredible benchmarks but at the cost of overworking his staff. Many were logging 70 hours a week and sacrificing vacations. Since switching to this model he's had 100% retention at the management level. Susan Carnes is an account manag...
We've seen cakes that look like waffle fries, chicken sandwiches and sauce packets. But today you'll meet a self-taught home baker whose Chickfila-themed dessert truly takes the cake. You can see Kristen Sanders' creations on Instagram @ThatSweetsChick. This episode was produced by Alison Storm and edited by Jim Mann, Mann Made Productions . For more fan experiences visit ChickfilaPodcast.com . Connect with us on Facebook or follow us on Instagram ....
A California surfer is hoping to combine his two loves—catching waves and eating Chickfila. In the US, about 1.73 million people go surfing at least once a year. Worldwide around 23 million people surf. But we're guessing none of these surfers are as equally passionate about Chick-fil-A as 33-year-old Phred. He's even been known to surf in a cow mask! This episode was produced by Alison Storm and edited by Jim Mann, Mann Made Productions . For more fan experiences visit ChickfilaPodcast.com . Co...
Breathing crisp air, gazing at colorful leaves, wearing cozy sweatshirts and of course… sipping on an autumn spice milkshake from Chickfila. It's fall y'all! Our guest for this episode is Lacey Keigley, the owner and writer at Travelers Rest Here . It's a website dedicated to telling fascinating stories, uncovering unique destinations and publicizing noteworthy events involving the beautiful community of Travelers Rest, South Carolina. This episode was produced by Alison Storm and edited by Jim ...
Did you know you have a say in how Chick-fil-A hands out $5 million dollars worth of grants? It's called the True Inspiration Awards and we're going to introduce you to one of the organizations in the running. When you hear about the mission of FoodShare South Carolina , we think you'll agree. They really are a "true inspiration." This episode was produced by Alison Storm and edited by Jim Mann, Mann Made Productions . For more fan experiences visit ChickfilaPodcast.com . Connect with us on Face...
Celebrities are just like us. They're obsessed with Chickfila, too! We'll tell you which movie star recently went on record saying they can't turn down a peach milkshake. Plus, Harry Styles was recently pelted with chicken nuggets at his concert. Don't worry-- he's ok and no Chickfila was wasted in this stunt. This episode was produced by Alison Storm and edited by Jim Mann, Mann Made Productions . For more fan experiences visit ChickfilaPodcast.com . Connect with us on Facebook or follow us on ...
Would you get a tattoo to win free food? Fast food chain Subway made headlines recently when they offered free sandwiches for life for those willing to get a foot-long tattoo of the restaurant's logo. So that got us wondering… would you do this for free Chickfila? Joining the conversation is Utah man Ed Demers, who actually has a Chickfila tattoo on his hand! Ed explains why he decided to express his love for CFA so permanently.
There's only one thing that can make eating at Chick-fil-A a more enjoyable experience—saving money while doing it! Today we've got money-saving drive thru hacks from two of America's top financial experts from the Dave Ramsey team. Rachel Cruze is a two-time #1 bestselling author, and host of the Rachel Cruze Show. George Kamel co-hosts The Ramsey Show. He also hosts The Fine Print and The EntreLeadership Podcast… all available on the Ramsey Network.
For some people-- you're too sweet. Others may think you're too salty, too bold, or too bland. After all, you are not Chickfila sauce. You can't please everyone. Inspired by this article on HerViewFromHome.com , we're talking to the website's founder and author Leslie Means about what it looks like to accept the fact that we cannot please everyone. Her book "So God Made a Mother" is available for pre-order now ....
Did you know the world's richest man Jeff Bezos once worked at McDonald's? Author Adam Chandler is a fountain of fast food nuggets of information like that. He's a fast food expert and author of the book Drive-Thru Dreams: A Journey Through the Heart of America's Fast-Food Kingdom . The United States is a fast food nation. After all it was our third president, Thomas Jefferson, who brought French fries to America. In this episode we're going to take a journey through the heart of America's fast ...
A Texas angler is sharing his love for fishing on his extremely popular YouTube channel, and sharing his love of Jesus at Chick-fil-A. Tyler Anderson started fishing with his grandpa when he was 3. And he's turned it into a career. He creates and shares amazing fishing content on his popular YouTube Channel, Tyler's Reel Fishing. With hundreds of thousands of followers, he's got a tradition of inviting them to Chick-fil-A for a Bible study during one of the biggest fishing events of the year: Th...
To celebrate Chickfila founder Truett Cathy's 50th anniversary of being in the restaurant business he opened Truett's Grill, a 50's style diner. If you're in the mood for something rich and filling we know exactly what to order here: the Hot Brown. This is the fourth leg in our Tour de Chickfila, a road trip visiting offbeat Chickfila restaurants. Missed one of our destinations? Buckle up and check these out: Stop #1: The Hapeville Dwarf House Stop #2: Truett's Luau Stop #3: Truett's Chick-fil-A...
We're kicking off summer with all-things Chickfila ice cream! Jami Crockett and Fallon Klug, hosts of The Snack Show, are on hand to rank fast food milkshakes and compete in a game we call Game of Cones, all about Chick-fil-A ice cream trivia. Here's a taste of some of the questions: When were milkshakes added to the Chickfila menu? If you order a Chickfila milkshake and have it delivered, what will be missing? What did Chickfila eliminate from their milkshake menu last year? This episode was pr...
We all have lots of happy memories from inside the walls of a Chick-fil-A. But this is the story of one woman's Chick-fil-A memory that wasn't so great… and how God used that experience to shape her life. When you pick up Erica Wiggenhorn's book Letting God Be Enough , Why Striving Keeps You Stuck and How Surrender Sets You Free, it won't take you long to arrive at a life-changing scene set in a Chickfila booth. This episode was produced by Alison Storm and edited by Jim Mann, Mann Made Producti...
Where can you get crispy Brussels sprouts and fried okra along side your waffle fries and chicken nuggets? Road trip with us to one of only three Truett's Chick-fil-A restaurants in the world. It's an entire restaurant dedicated to the legacy of founder Truett Cathy. This is the third pit stop on our Chickfila road trip. Travel with us for a slice of pie to the incredible Original Dwarf House . And then take a journey to Hawaii-- Chickfila-style with a trip to the Truett's Luau ! This episode wa...
The grand opening of any Chick-fil-A location is a BIG deal. Especially when your state only has FOUR. Only one thing could keep Chantelle Zika from being one of the first customers at the new restaurant in Bismarck, North Dakota… giving birth. This episode was produced by Alison Storm and edited by Jim Mann, Mann Made Productions . For more fan experiences visit ChickfilaPodcast.com . Connect with us on Facebook or follow us on Instagram ....
Can't go to Hawaii? Check out Truett's Luau instead! It's our second stop on our Tour de Chickfila. (If you missed the first one, put it in reverse and head back to Season 3, Episode 1, our road trip to the Dwarf House in Hapeville , Georgia. Today we're traveling to Truett's Luau and sampling many of the unique menu items including: Sweet Potato Waffle Fries Tropical Nuggets Truett's Luau Burger Grilled Mahi Sandwich This episode was edited by Jim Mann, Mann Made Productions . For more fan expe...
You know how you can be having a bad day, and suddenly after a trip through the Chickfila drive thru you feel encouraged and inspired? Well two sisters making faith-based films want you to have those same feelings after watching their movies. We are thrilled to chat with the sisters behind the film The Greatest Inheritance: Alexandra Boylan and Andrea Polnaszek. The movie is about four estranged siblings who embark on the scavenger hunt of a lifetime when they find out their mother's will is hid...
Elvis had Graceland. The Vanderbilts had The Biltmore. And Truett Cathy had the Dwarf House. Originally built in Hapeville, Georgia in 1946 with only 10 stools and four booths, the 512-square foot diner became the birthplace of the Original Chick-fil-A sandwich. Opened by Truett and his brother Ben, people flocked to the tiny restaurant 24-hours-a-day, 6-days-a-week to chow down on 20 cent cheeseburgers and 65 cent steak plates. The restaurant shut down in April 2021 to undergo a massive renovat...
Your order is ready! Season 3 of My Pleasure: The Unofficial Chickfila Podcast serves up a heaping helping of chat, laughs and chicken. Hosts Jim Mann and Alison Storm return March 14th, what would have been founder Truett Cathy's 101st birthday. Get ready for the craziest, yummiest stories from people passionate about the most beloved fast food chain in America. Be sure to subscribe so you're the first to hear each new episode and head to ChickfilaPodcast.com for more information....
We're sharing a viral story about a homeless man who walked into a Chickfila looking for scraps, and ended up experiencing love and compassion. Plus, we're wrapping up season 2 of the podcast by sharing our favorite episodes. If you missed any episodes, now is your time to catch up! We'll be back with season 3 around March 14, what would have been founder Truett Cathy's 101st birthday. Until then, stay tender and saucy, my friends! This episode was edited by Jim Mann, Mann Made Productions . For...
Long before Kirk Cameron played Captain Caleb Holt in Fireproof . Before Karen Abercrombie encouraged people to find happiness through prayer as Miss Clara in War Room . And even before Grant Taylor, played by Alex Kendrick, prepares to lose his job as a high school football coach in Facing the Giants , the Kendrick Brothers were teaching Chick-fil-A workers how to be excellent at their jobs. Back in the late 1980s and early 1990s, Alex and Stephen Kendrick spent a few years working at the Cumbe...
Kindness and Chick-fil-A go together like, well, nuggets and waffle fries! We chatted with Joe Dennis, a manager at the Chick-fil-A in Apple Valley, Minnesota. Joe recently went above and beyond, helping repair an elderly guest's car during his shift. He gave us the inside scoop and you can hear all about Joe's philosophy on leadership and kindness This episode was edited by Jim Mann, Mann Made Productions . For fan gear, freebies and more visit ChickfilaPodcast.com . Connect with us on Facebook...
Can a chicken sandwich lead to life change? A Chickfila operator in Goldsboro, North Carolina says yes! He's partnering with local ministries who use Chickfila sandwiches to open doors in amazing ways. He's also known for giving away free chicken sandwiches to people behind bars. This episode was edited by Jim Mann, Mann Made Productions . For fan gear, freebies and more visit ChickfilaPodcast.com . Connect with us on Facebook or follow us on Instagram ....
