Meet Matt Ellenberg, Chick-fil-A Operator / Owner, Oxnard

Matt Ellenberg, Owner/Operator

OXNARD

Before becoming a franchisee of one of the top Quick Service Restaurants in the nation, Matt Ellenberg was on the East Coast attending school at Clemson University. He began his Chick-fil-A journey while studying business as a Clemson Tiger. He graduated with a Business Management degree in 2004.

Matt is passionate about shooting sports, competing both locally and nationally. He enjoys playing golf, traveling, and being adventurous as he experiences new things. He and his wife, Ellen, welcomed their second child in Spring 2023.

Career Highlights

Began his Chick-fil-A career as a Team Member

2004

Graduated from Clemson University with a Business Management degree

2014

Selected as the Owner/Operator for the Oxnard Chick-fil-A

Grew sales from $2.6M to $10M in a 6-year span

2015 - 2019

Awarded Chick-fil-A’s Symbol of Success for 5 consecutive years

2021

Renovated and reopened Chick-fil-A Oxnard

CURRENT

Trains and develops Chick-fil-A leaders, including one in the Leadership Development Program and one current Owner/Operator.

An active member of the Market Acceleration Program team that coordinates and influences the entire Designated Market Area strategy for Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A Story

The start of Matt’s Chick-fil-A journey began as a Team Member, eventually working his way up to a Director level. He became a Certified Trainer in both the Front of House and Back of House followed by a position as a Grand Opening Supervisor for the Support Center. After 3 years and 30 Grand Openings with Chick-fil-A, Matt was selected to become the Owner/Operator of the already existing Oxnard store.

Matt continues to pave the way as a leader within Chick-fil-A and the Oxnard community by sponsoring various events and leadership retreats since his arrival in 2014. The location underwent some renovations in early 2021, reopening new and improved in August 2021. Matt aims to develop others, leave a lasting legacy, and be on mission to bring the best-tasting Chicken to the city of Oxnard, by providing quality, fast, and friendly service to their guests!

Vision and Values

Matt aims to develop others and leave a lasting legacy. Oxnard’s vision statement is: “to the best of our ability, provide a place for nourishment, refuge, and joy; no matter what story is being told outside our four walls.”

COMMUNITY IMPACT

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

“Every challenge presents an opportunity to grow. The thing I love most about being a Chick-fil-A Operator is influencing the lives of others and seeing people achieve their dreams.”

– Matt Ellenberg