Chick-fil-A has expanded its footprint in California with a new location in Carlsbad, where local fast-food aficionados can sate their chicken cravings. According to the Times of San Diego, the Chick-fil-A Carlsbad West, managed by Tyler Reese, officially opened its doors on Thursday. The outlet marks the latest addition to the company’s populous presence in the San Diego area, totaling 20 restaurants thus far.
Reese, who has a rooted history in Carlsbad, having attended high school there, and managed Chick-fil-A's San Marcos and Escondido locations, now helms the new establishment. "My positions at Chick-fil-A Escondido and Chick-fil-A San Marcos helped me realize how impactful serving our communities as a local Owner-Operator can be,” Reese shared, as cited by the Times of San Diego. The restaurant, located at 5848 Avenida Encinas, will not only offer regular dine-in and carry-out services but also cater to local events and engage in delivery from morning until late evening, six days a week.
The business model Chick-fil-A embraces allows local Owner-Operators like Reese to directly manage the day-to-day operations of their restaurants. This approach endows them with the responsibility of hiring staff, interfacing with guests, and engaging with local organizations. Reese, in particular, is set to employ around 100 people, both full-time and part-time, according to Times of San Diego, and is firmly focused on creating an impact within the Carlsbad community through both employment opportunities and philanthropy. In a nod to corporate social responsibility, Chick-fil-A, Inc. has commemorated the opening of Reese's restaurant by donating $25,000 to Feeding America, to bolster local hunger relief efforts.
This personal touch to management is complemented by Reese’s intent to give back to a community that holds personal significance to him, as revealed in an Instagram post by Chick-fil-A Carlsbad. The post details Reese’s journey with the food chain and his deeper aspirations to provide a welcoming experience, amplified by the company's signature hospitality. “We are so excited to open a restaurant that can serve as a home away from home for Team Members, Guests and community members," Reese said, as per The Times of San Diego, emphasizing his connection to Carlsbad and the aspirations to contribute positively to local life.
In alignment with the company's broader initiatives, Chick-fil-A Carlsbad West will also participate in the Chick-fil-A Shared Table program. This program channels surplus food from the restaurant to local nonprofits, to combat hunger. Over 2,000 Chick-fil-A establishments have collectively contributed more than 25 million meals to the cause. It's apparent that Reese’s culinary venture is not solely about selling chicken but is also about making a practical, positive footprint in the Californian city he calls home, as detailed by The Times of San Diego.
