Meet Frank Harney! Frank is the owner and operator of the Chick-fil-A at Stonebridge Village in Flowery Branch.
Harney has been living in Hall County for around 20 years now, and he never thought his life would lead him to working in the restaurant business.
Twenty-four years ago, when he saw the founder of Chick-fil-A, Truett Cathy, speak at a business conference, he was immediately inspired to change his career. Harney said that hearing him speak about “his passion for service, and caring about people and non-profits” launched him into his current career.
When asked what his favorite thing about Hall County is, Harney told a story about how he grew up in the rural town of Thomaston, Georgia, where everyone knew everyone but there weren’t many opportunities. He says that Hall County still has that “small town” feel, but it also has more opportunities with “great churches, great organizations, and great people.”
We recently sat down with Mr. Harney at his Chick-fil-A to discuss why he loves living and working in Hall County.
Q: What led you to your current career?
A: “Twenty-four years ago, I saw Truett Cathy speak at a business conference. His passion for service, and caring about people and non-profits truly inspired me and launched me into my current career.”
Q: What do you love about Hall County?
A: “I grew up in Thomaston, Georgia, where everyone knew everyone but there weren’t many opportunities. Hall County still has that small town feel, but it also has more opportunities with great churches, great organizations, and great people.”
Q: Who is the most interesting person you have met in Hall County?
A: “Eddie Staub, the owner of Eagle Ranch.”
Q: What advice would you give a crowd of people?
A: “You get to make your own decisions, yes, but your decisions make you; so be careful.”
Q: What is something interesting about you that even friends and family don’t know?
A: “I grew up wanting to be a farmer.”
Q: Where do you see yourself in five or 10 years?
A: “I’ve found my ‘sweet spot’ in my career, so I hope to still be influencing team members and doing what I love.”
Q: What is something on your bucket list?
A: “I want to one day give away a million dollars.”
The Faces of Hall County is a project to showcase the amazing people that live or work in our community. If you would like to nominate an interesting person to be featured please email babernathy@gonorton.com.
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