Malcolm Brewer, Owner/Operator

98th and Columbus

Cooper Connect Malcolm Brewer, Owner/Operator Operators
Cooper Connect Malcolm Brewer, Owner/Operator Operators

Born and raised in Brooklyn, New York, Malcolm Brewer brings over 12 years of leadership experience as a regional sales manager at Enterprise Rent-A-Car. His passion for cultivating impactful teams and fostering growth led him to pursue a career as a Chick-fil-A Owner/Operator. After navigating the rigorous selection process, Malcolm was selected in October and completed his training in December. He is set to open his new Chick-fil-A restaurant in Manhattan’s Upper West Side in 2025.

Career Highlights
Graduated from Brooklyn College with his Bachelor’s in Business Administration
2024
Selected as a Chick-fil-A Owner/Operator
2025
Grand opening of Chick-fil-A 98th & Columbus
Chick-fil-A Story

Malcolm’s journey to Chick-fil-A began during the pandemic, facing initial setbacks but persevering toward success. His commitment to aligning with Chick-fil-A’s culture of community and service inspired him to transition from corporate leadership to restaurant ownership. Malcolm views Chick-fil-A as the ideal platform to blend his business acumen with his passion for serving others through quality food and hospitality.

Vision and Values

Malcolm’s vision is to create the most welcoming restaurant on the Upper West Side by offering delicious food and heartfelt hospitality. His core values are embodied in the acronym CHEERCommunity, Hospitality, Excellence, Enjoyable Food, and Respect. These values guide his operational and cultural goals. His achievements include successfully navigating Chick-fil-A’s competitive operator selection process and planning initiatives like partnering with local organizations to combat food insecurity, supporting first responders, and providing educational opportunities for team members.

His mission is to embody servant leadership and cultivate a workplace culture where collaboration thrives and genuine hospitality is at the heart of everything they do.

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