Restaurant Brings Approximately 140 Full- and Part-Time Jobs to Community, Honors 100 Local Heroes with Free Chick-fil-A Entrées for a Year
MURRIETA, Calif. (March 18, 2024) – A new Chick-fil-A® restaurant will begin serving the Murrieta community on Thursday, March 21, 2024. Chick-fil-A, Inc. has selected US Air Force Veteran Eric Jeppsen as the independent franchised local Owner-Operator of Chick-fil-A The Vineyard & Clinton Keith Road.
Located at 27960 Clinton Keith Road, Chick-fil-A The Vineyard & Clinton Keith Road will be open for dine-in, carry-out, delivery and Mobile Thru from 6:30 a.m. to 9 p.m., and drive-thru from 6:30 a.m. to 10 p.m., Monday through Saturday.
The new restaurant joins more than 100 other Chick-fil-A restaurants serving the wider Los Angeles market.
Locally Owned and Operated
Chick-fil-A’s franchise model is essential to how the restaurant serves others. Most Chick-fil-A restaurants are owned and operated by a single individual, which means Chick-fil-A’s local Owner-Operators are small business owners, not passive investors, who work in their restaurants side by side with their Team Members each day.
In Murrieta, Jeppsen will be responsible for all day-to-day activities of the business, including employing approximately 140 full- and part-time Team Members, serving Guests, cultivating relationships with local organizations and businesses, and tailoring philanthropic efforts to meet the Murrieta community’s needs.
Originally from Utah, Jeppsen had no idea that training for deployment overseas would eventually lead him to become a Chick-fil-A Owner-Operator. Prior to his start with Chick-fil-A, Jeppsen was in the aviation business and frequented Chick-fil-A restaurants near the military bases at which he was training with his coworkers and family.
“The first time I went to Chick-fil-A was outside Camp LeJeune, North Carolina for lunch with coworkers,” said Jeppsen. “The food was so good that I went back to the restaurant the next morning for breakfast.”
Over the next 10 years, Jeppsen moved across the country to Temecula, California and enjoyed a Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich and Lemonade weekly until his wife, Sally, suggested that he apply to become a local Owner-Operator. He is currently a pilot for the California Air National Guard and will separate from the military after 12 years of service in the coming months. He has been a Boy Scout Leader, as Jeppsen is an Eagle Scout himself, and has served as assistant coach for flag football and basketball teams over the years. Jeppsen is excited for a new opportunity to give back to the community in a meaningful way.
“I am thrilled to begin serving Guests in Murrieta,” noted Jeppsen. “Chick-fil-A is such a special company in that we really care for everyone who comes into contact with the brand. My experiences here in Southern California would not have been the same without community involvement, and I am grateful for the opportunity to be even more ingrained in our city in the future.”
Caring for the Murrieta Community
The Chick-fil-A business is built to add positive impact beyond profit, including giving back to local communities. Chick-fil-A local Owner-Operators are empowered to support the neighborhoods they serve with a key focus on hunger, education, and specific community needs.
In celebration of the opening, Chick-fil-A, Inc. has donated $25,000 to Feeding America to support local hunger relief efforts of Riverside San Bernardino Food Bank, a Feeding America partner food bank, in honor of the new restaurant.
Jeppsen’s restaurant will participate in the Chick-fil-A Shared Table® program, an initiative that redirects surplus food from the restaurant to local soup kitchens, shelters, food banks and nonprofits in need. To date, more than 25 million meals have been created from Chick-fil-A Shared Table donations from over 2,000 Chick-fil-A restaurants throughout the U.S. and Canada.
In addition, Chick-fil-A The Vineyard & Clinton Keith Road is recognizing 100 local heroes making an impact in the Murrieta area by providing them with free Chick-fil-A entrées for a year.
Team Member Investment
Chick-fil-A local Owner-Operators strive to hire, develop and retain top talent, helping future leaders optimize their skills and providing pathways for personal and professional development in a welcoming, purpose-driven environment. A career at Chick-fil-A offers a wide range of benefits, including hands-on training and mentoring, competitive pay and benefits, the chance to apply for scholarships to support continued education, and the flexibility to thrive in and outside of work. Chick-fil-A’s local Owner-Operators are committed to preparing their team for the future, wherever it may lead. To learn more about careers at Chick-fil-A, click here.
Delicious Food; Outstanding Customer Service
Chick-fil-A is known for creating a welcoming, remarkable restaurant experience, starting with friendly service, a warm welcome and quality food, including the original Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich.
Made with a real, whole, boneless breast of chicken with no added fillers, the breaded chicken is pressure cooked in fully-refined peanut oil. To complement the great-tasting chicken, fresh produce is delivered to Chick-fil-A restaurants up to six times a week for the best quality and flavor.
Guests of Chick-fil-A The Vineyard & Clinton Keith can place an order for pickup, dine-in, delivery, drive-thru, Mobile Thru on the Chick-fil-A® App or online. When joining the Chick-fil-A One® tiered membership program, Chick-fil-A One members receive points on every qualifying purchase which can be used to redeem available rewards. To view delivery options in the area, click here.
For the latest news and updates on Chick-fil-A The Vineyard & Clinton Keith Road, visit the local restaurant’s Facebook page and follow along on Instagram. For more information about Chick-fil-A and stories about the Brand’s food, people and customers across the country, visit chick-fil-a.com.
About Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Chick-fil-A, Inc. is the third largest quick-service restaurant company in the United States, known for its freshly-prepared food, signature hospitality and unique franchise model. More than 200,000 Team Members are employed by independent owner-operators in more than 3,000 restaurants across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico. In 2023, the company shared plans to expand by 2030 into Europe and Asia. Chick-fil-A owner-operators live and work in the communities their restaurants serve, each supporting local efforts to address hunger, education, and making a positive impact. The family-owned and privately held company was founded in 1967 by S. Truett Cathy. More information on Chick-fil-A is available at www.chick-fil-a.com and @ChickfilANews.
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