Enos Ranch

Meet Restaurant Operator

Joey Hickox

I came to Chick-fil-A after serving my country for almost 30 years in the United States Air Force. I moved to Santa Maria for the sole purpose of opening this restaurant and serving Santa Maria and the surrounding communities of the Central Coast. This my full-time job-and really my passion-to make sure your visit is always a great one. While I am part of a large organization, as an Owner-Operator, I'm actually an individual business partner of Chick-fil-A. This brings not only responsibility and accountability, which is good for Guests and our Team Members alike, it also allows me to bring a local flavor to the Restaurant. My wife, Nicki, and I are excited to be a part of this area along with our five wonderful children, Mary, Seth, Reuben, Clara and John. We want to make a positive impact in the lives of our Team Members and Guests. By partnering with local organizations, this Restaurant will not only serve delicious, craveable food in a friendly, clean environment, we will also support the growth and development of this neighborhood. I love meeting people in our community, so if you happen to see me around the Restaurant, please take a few minutes to get acquainted. I truly look forward to meeting you.