Talent Development Program
The Chick-fil-A, Inc. Talent Development Program (TDP) is an exclusive opportunity designed for high-potential leaders ready to make a significant impact across Chick-fil-A. Through a robust 36-month journey, you’ll gain immersive experiences, unparalleled exposure, and intentional growth, accelerating your career and leadership capabilities within a values-driven organization.
Experience, exposure, growth:
Cultivating tomorrow’s business leaders
Explore how our program fosters professional development, personal fulfillment, and the skills to lead with purpose and integrity.
Experience
As a TDP participant, you will serve as the standard bearers of Restaurant Excellence serving all audiences, while actively engaging in a corporate setting, tackling real-world leadership and business challenges across the organization.
Exposure
TDP is designed to provide holistic exposure to the diverse facets of Chick-fil-A, Inc., offering insights into an industry-leading brand.
Growth
TDP is committed to fostering profound personal and professional growth. The program provides individualized learning and development guided by dedicated mentors, consistent feedback, and access to premier resources at the Chick-fil-A Support Center.
Program at a glance
Requirements
TDP seeks candidates who demonstrate a strong foundation in leadership and operational excellence.
Benefits
TDP offers an comprehensive compensation and benefits package designed to support your journey.
Application
Our selection process is thorough and designed to identify individuals best prepared for this transformative experience.
Hear from past participants
The Chick-fil-A Talent Development Program means business. But don’t take our word for it. Learn more from people who lived life in the program.
“While in the Talent Development Program (TDP), I was on a multi-month assignment with the Local Marketing team, where I had the unique privilege to lead the planning and execution of SPARK – a biennial Restaurant Marketing Director Conference. This high-impact role significantly enhanced my strategic leadership and project management skills, proving foundational for my continued career advancement within the business.”
Ellis Clary,
Operations Project Lead, Field Operations
“The Talent Development Program (TDP) has been a transformative experience in my career journey. It provided valuable exposure to the business and connected me with mentors and leaders who challenged me to step outside my comfort zone. Through their guidance, I gained the confidence to lean into my strengths and grow as a professional. TDP has been an accelerator for my development—enhancing my ability to thrive in a competitive environment and shaping my growth as a leader.”
Ray Lara, Sr. Lead Advisor
Restaurant Services
“TDP provided me with the corporate exposure I needed to be competitive in my current role. It equipped me with essential project management, leadership, and networking skills that continue to drive my success today. Without the foundation built through Talent Development, I would not be thriving as a leader within CFA Supply.”
Charlie Wider
Team Leader, Restaurant Services
“I had both Chick-fil-A Restaurant and previous corporate experience when I joined TDP but this program was pivotal in my development, both professionally and personally. I had the opportunity to work on multiple GIG assignments where I learned more about the Support Center, what I enjoyed (and didn’t enjoy) in work and where my skill sets best aligned. I was poured into by leadership from across the business while being given opportunities to succeed and fail in a safe environment. I will forever be grateful for my time in TDP.”
Maria Adams
Business and Relationship Lead, Field Operations