Biography Of Truett Cathy, The Founder Of The Famous Chick-Fil-A

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Truett Cathy is the founder of the famous Chick-Fil-A, and also an entrepreneur. Cathy was born on March 14, 1921 in Eatonton, Georgia, a typical southern man who came up with a masterplan idea to create this popular fast-food restaurant. Earlier in his life, Cathy served in the army during WWII. Later on, Cathy and his brother/ business partner opened a restaurant which included this magnificent chicken sandwich, which later became the signature item for Chick-Fil-A. Of course, his original restaurant called Dwarf House is still in operation today in the metro Atlanta area. After finding this company, he was married and had three children, one girl and two boys named Don, Dan, and Trudy. Cathy was a very generous person in life. He was a part of his church and even taught Sunday school there for more than 50 years. Because he’s such a religious man, this was the leading factor to why Chick-Fil-A is closed on Sundays today. On top of Cathy being a generous person, an entrepreneur, and the founder of the popular known restaurant, he was also what I call an author. He wrote over five books, one which talked about how he came to find Chick-Fil-A. Years after, Truett Cathy retired as CEO of the Chick-Fil-A. Unfortunately, on September 8, 2014 Cathy died in his home and his family had a public funeral …show more content…

Cathy was recognized for many of his achievements during his years of life. For example, in 2003 he was awarded Norman Vincent & Ruth Stafford Peale Humanitarian Award. He was mostly awarded for the good things he did to help others, not just himself. One of Cathy’s most known quotes were “We change the world, and ourselves, by our response to unexpected opportunities.” Which means that we can change us and the things around of us by the opportunities would never even expect. Once Truett Cathy had died more and more Chick-Fil-A’s were built in more than 40 states. Which mean not only did people appreciate him for creating this business, but it definitely went

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