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Process, People, and Purpose: Operations the Chick-fil-A Way
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Process, People, and Purpose: Operations the Chick-fil-A Way
Behind every lightning-fast drive-thru order at Chick-fil-A is a carefully designed system supported by real people who care — and continuous improvement that never stops. In this episode of Problem Solved, Elizabeth Grimes talks with Sam Hartman, multi-location Owner/Operator, and Matt Riley, VP of Enterprise Solutions, to uncover how Chick-fil-A balances efficiency with genuine hospitality.
They discuss:
- Why the right people + thoughtful training matter more than any process
- How simple operational tweaks — even moving the cups — can save seconds that scale to hours
- Why “my pleasure” is more than a catchphrase — it’s a cultural mindset
- How Chick-fil-A uses data, observation, and feedback loops to refine systems every day
- What leaders can learn about feedback culture, hands-on leadership, and developing talent
This conversation reveals what truly drives Chick-fil-A’s reputation: not just speed, but purpose, consistency, and care.
Learn more about The Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE)
Problem Solved on LinkedIn
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Problem Solved on TikTok
Problem Solved Executive Producer: Elizabeth Grimes
Interested in contributing to the podcast or sponsoring an episode? Email [email protected]
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Manage episode 518877492 series 2509736
Process, People, and Purpose: Operations the Chick-fil-A Way
Behind every lightning-fast drive-thru order at Chick-fil-A is a carefully designed system supported by real people who care — and continuous improvement that never stops. In this episode of Problem Solved, Elizabeth Grimes talks with Sam Hartman, multi-location Owner/Operator, and Matt Riley, VP of Enterprise Solutions, to uncover how Chick-fil-A balances efficiency with genuine hospitality.
They discuss:
- Why the right people + thoughtful training matter more than any process
- How simple operational tweaks — even moving the cups — can save seconds that scale to hours
- Why “my pleasure” is more than a catchphrase — it’s a cultural mindset
- How Chick-fil-A uses data, observation, and feedback loops to refine systems every day
- What leaders can learn about feedback culture, hands-on leadership, and developing talent
This conversation reveals what truly drives Chick-fil-A’s reputation: not just speed, but purpose, consistency, and care.
Learn more about The Institute of Industrial and Systems Engineers (IISE)
Problem Solved on LinkedIn
Problem Solved on YouTube
Problem Solved on Instagram
Problem Solved on TikTok
Problem Solved Executive Producer: Elizabeth Grimes
Interested in contributing to the podcast or sponsoring an episode? Email [email protected]
236 Episoden
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