Meet Kevin Lopez, Chick-fil-A Operator / Owner, Penrose

Kevin Lopez, Owner/Operator

Penrose (Platt Bridge)

Kevin Lopez grew up in Texas and later earned his degree from the University of Georgia in 2011. Following graduation, he interned in Community relations with the NFL’s Carolina Panthers. Through this role and additional opportunities, Kevin continued to grow a passion for creating moments and serving overlooked people and communities. “There are six simple, yet powerful words, that I use to define my own identity and my personal drive in the work that I do: Faith, Leadership, Service, Diversity, Innovation, and Community.”

Career Highlights

2018

Applied to be an Owner/Operator

2022

Selected to be an Owner/Operator

2023

Opened the South Philly location in March

In celebration of its opening, Chick-fil-A donated $25,000 to Feeding America

Chick-fil-A Story

Early in his career, Kevin was not initially interested in working at Chick-fil-A. He was selected as a Corp member for Teach for America in the SW Ohio region. This fueled a desire for entrepreneurship as he learned how to engage and empower others in new ways.

He began working at a Chick-fil-A in Newman, Georgia after his application to be an Owner/Operator was declined in 2018. He and his wife eventually relocated to Pennsylvania, ultimately being selected for a store in Philly in 2022. He and his wife have three children with a fourth on the way!

Vision and Values

Vision

Be a greenhouse for growth, a pillar of hope and change for every person served at Chick-fil-A Penrose.

Purpose

To be a thriving purpose-driven business where team members and guests feel welcomed and known.

Mission

To provide authentic hospitality to our guests and the Philadelphia community by making a difference in the lives we touch every day. One sandwich, one smile, and one person at a time.

COMMUNITY IMPACT

WHAT ADVICE WOULD YOU GIVE TO SOMEONE WHO WANTS TO MAKE CHICK-FIL-A A CAREER OR BECOME AN OWNER/OPERATOR?

“In order to be successful at Chick-fil-A you have to understand how to navigate both people and results.”

– Kevin Lopez