Michael Taylor, Owner/Operator

HENRIETTA

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Cooper Connect Michael Taylor, Owner/Operator Operators

Michael Taylor grew up in Woodbridge, Virginia, where he began working as a high school Team Member at his local Chick-fil-A. He played football in high school, aspiring to have a career in the NFL until he suffered a severe knee injury which took months of rehabilitation and physical therapy. While on his journey toward recovery, Michael began to plan his future and learn about the path to entrepreneurship. He seemed to have a natural understanding of business and leadership which he continued to cultivate at his local Chick-fil-A while acquiring his Bachelor’s Degree in Business Administration. 

Michael enjoys sports, fitness, and spending time with his family. His passion for serving local schools and honoring veterans stems from his father serving in the Army, and his sister and mother actively working in the school system. His brother, Alan, is equally dedicated to making a positive impact in the Rochester community as a Chick-fil-A Owner/Operator in Greece, New York.

Career Highlights
2005
Began his Chick-fil-A career as a Team Member
2015
Joined Chick-fil-A Inc.’s Leadership Development Program
2018
Selected as Owner/Operator for Greenbrier Mall in Chesapeake, Virginia
2020
Selected as Owner/Operator for Henrietta in Rochester, New York
2023
Opened a concession stand at the Blue Cross Arena
2024
Hosted the Young Entrepreneurs of America telling his Owner/Operator story
Chick-fil-A Story

Michael began working as a high school team member at his local Chick-fil-A in 2005. He was selected to join Chick-fil-A Corporate’s Leadership Development Program in 2015, where he traveled the country gaining knowledge and experience in Chick-fil-A entrepreneurship. He was selected as an Owner/Operator for his first location in 2018, relocating to his home state, Virginia. He eventually transitioned to the Henrietta location in Rochester, New York, in 2020. Michael aims to influence and train the next generation of leaders and entrepreneurs while actively caring for the Henrietta community.

Vision and Values

Michael and the Henrietta team aim to make an impact on their guests and influence their community. Their purpose is to serve, care, and connect with everyone daily by:


Serving beyond the first mile

Caring in all we do consistently

Connecting on both sides of the counter

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

“If you want to work for a company that invests in you more than just financially but cares about you personally, Chick-fil-A is the company. It is a never-ending cycle because my Operator cared for me and now as an Operator, I have the privilege of doing the same by investing and caring for my own team”

                                                                          -Michael Taylor

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