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Encyclopedia > Truett Cathy

Samuel Truett Cathy (born March 14, 1921 in Eatonton, Georgia) is the founder and chairman of Chick-fil-A, a fast-food restaurant chain based in suburban Atlanta, Georgia. For the Lebanese political coalition, see March 14 Alliance. ... Year 1921 (MCMXXI) was a common year starting on Saturday (see link for full calendar). ... Eatontons most famous resident Eatonton is a city located in Putnam County, Georgia. ... Chick-fil-A (IPA pronunciation: ) is a fast-food restaurant chain headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, that specializes in chicken entrees. ... A fast-food restaurant is a restaurant characterized both by food which is supplied quickly after ordering, and by minimal service. ... A restaurant chain is a set of related restaurants, typically with the same name in many different locations either under shared corporate ownership (e. ... Nickname: Hotlanta, The Big Peach, The ATL, A-Town Location in Fulton and DeKalb Counties in the state of Georgia Coordinates: Country United States State Georgia Counties Fulton, DeKalb Government  - Mayor Shirley Franklin (D) Area  - City  132. ...


Cathy began the chain in the Atlanta suburb of Hapeville, Georgia in 1946 with a restaurant called the Dwarf Grill, named for its small size. It was there that he, along with his brother and partner, Ben, created the sandwich that later became the signature menu item for Chick-fil-A. The original restaurant, since renamed Dwarf House, is still in operation, and the company operates other Dwarf House locations in the metro Atlanta area. Hapeville is a city in Fulton County, Georgia, United States. ... 1946 (MCMXLVI) was a common year starting on Tuesday. ...


Cathy is a devout Baptist who has taught Sunday School for over 44 years. As an extension of his convictions, all of the company's locations (whether company-owned or franchised), are closed on Sundays — a rare policy within the food-service industry -- to allow its employees to attend church and spend time with their families.[1] He is also a philanthropist, having given to numerous charitable causes, many with evangelical ties. Cathy is also closely involved with the sponsorship of the college football bowl game now known as the Chick-fil-A Bowl, but from 1997-2005 known as the Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, and prior to that simply the Peach Bowl. On October 28 2006 he received what would have been the last Ford Taurus sedan ever made had it not been for word of the Taurus' reintroduction for 2008. A philanthropist is someone who engages in philanthropy; that is, someone who donates his or her time, money, or reputation to a charitable cause. ... The word evangelicalism usually refers to a broad collection of religious beliefs, practices, and traditions which are found among conservative Protestant Christians. ... A college football game between Colorado State University and the Air Force Academy. ... The former logo of the Chick-fil-A Bowl, then known as the Peach Bowl. ... The Peach Bowl is an annual college football bowl game played in Atlanta, Georgia since December, 1968. ... The Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl is an annual college football bowl game played in Atlanta, Georgia since December, 1968. ... The Ford Taurus is a mid-size, front wheel drive car manufactured by the Ford Motor Company in North America. ...


He has written three books: the autobiography Eat Mor Chikin: Inspire More People, a motivational book entitled It's Easier to Succeed Than To Fail, and the parenting book It's Easier to Build Boys than Mend Men. He also contributed to the anthology Conversations on Success and co-wrote with Ken Blanchard Generosity Factor: Discover the Joy of Giving Your Time, Talent, and Treasure. There is a portion of Jonesboro Rd and McDonough Rd in Henry County, GA and Clayton County Ga named in his honor. Kenneth Blanchard is an American businessman, as well as a consultant, speaker, trainer, and author on management and leadership. ... Henry County is a county located in the state of Georgia. ...


He is a member of the Pi Kappa Alpha Fraternity.[1] Pi Kappa Alpha International Fraternity (ΠΚΑ) is an international, secret, social, Greek-letter, college fraternity. ... Look up fraternity in Wiktionary, the free dictionary. ...


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  • Horatio Alger Association of Distinguished Americans: S. Truett Cathy

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New Georgia Encyclopedia: Truett Cathy (b. 1921) (536 words)
Born on March 14, 1921, in Atlanta, Samuel Truett Cathy developed a philosophy early in life, for which he credits his success, to work hard and place his trust in God.
Cathy helped the family by selling Coca-Cola, operating a paper route, and performing odd jobs.
Cathy maintains that his company is focused on people rather than profits, and for that reason Chick-fil-A remains closed on Sundays, uses an innovative formula for developing managers and restaurants, and provides college scholarships to employees.
Chick-fil-A CEO, S. Truett Cathy (732 words)
Cathy told ChristiaNet that his company truly began to turn around after a crucial meeting in 1982, when he and an executive committee answered hard questions within their own hearts.
Cathy went on to explain his secret to people success, "We evaluate each person as an individual and the importance of honesty and integrity is understood by them up front.
Cathy's not only wants his employees to experience the rewards of integrity in the work place, but he wants everything he teaches and trains with regard to honesty to be carried through to the home and families of his workers.
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