Grant Parker is originally from the midwest and recently found himself back home in Indiana as the Operator of Chick-fil-A Columbus National in 2020. He served in the United States Airforce for 10 years and played basketball at Airforce Academy while pursuing his degree.
Grant had strong aspirations to be a part of the business world with a natural entrepreneurial mindset. He began to research what it would take to be a part of Chick-fil-A while finishing his MBA.
Grant was recently married to Kiriana in 2022. When he’s not at work, this newlywed likes to travel and spend time with his family. He enjoys staying active by playing basketball, volleyball, and golf.
Career Highlights
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Chick-fil-A Story
As a competitive athlete with a military background, Grant has always liked a challenge. He had a strong desire for leadership in the business world and to use his influence to impact others.
A new Operator out of Atlanta, who is still a mentor to Grant, really took the time to develop him at the start of his Chick-fil-A career. He has been with Chick-fil-A for over 5 years and was selected to run his first location in 2016, outside of Chicago. During the summer of 2020, Grant was given the opportunity to move closer to family and selected as the Operator/Owner of the Columbus National location in Indiana. He now uses his influence to serve and mentor others toward growth both personally and professionally.
Vision and Values
“People are hungry, feed them well. It starts on the surface with quality food and a welcoming environment. But we’ve learned people are hungry for something deeper like care, kindness, friendship, and genuine hospitality.”
-Grant Parker
One way Grant likes to encourage a healthy and positive team culture is through a “Flocks and Shepherds” system. This is where everyone has a Shepherd to make sure that growth, community, and clear communication are intentional for every team member.
Here is a quick look at what’s going on at Columbus National!
Student of the Month Awards
Employee of the Month Awards
Events such as Family Night, Date Night, Mommy & Me Morning, and Trivia Night.
Partner opportunities with local schools as well as fundraising opportunities like Concessions Sales and the Boxed Meal Spirit Night program.
COMMUNITY IMPACT
WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE LOOKING TO BECOME A CHICK-FIL-A OWNER/OPERATOR?
“Working at Chick-fil-A Columbus National is more than just a job. It’s the ability to impact and touch the lives of others by creating experiences and serving remarkable food. If someone is interested in a career with Chick-fil-A, I would want to sit down with them and determine a growth path timeline.”
– Grant Parker
