Head: Chick-fil-A is no longer selling food at the USU men’s basketball games
By Judd Workman
Spectators at the Dee Glen Smith Spectrum no longer have the option of eating Chick-fil-A during their visit to watch the Utah State University men’s basketball games.
Cory Goettsche, the owner and operator of the Logan Chick-fil-A, made the decision to stop selling food at the games after consulting with his management team.
“It just isn’t as profitable as it used to be,” Goettsche said. “We did the math of what it requires and it just didn’t make sense from a business standpoint. The past couple years it just hasn’t taken off.”
Jonathan Butler, the director of operations at Chick-fil-A, was in charge of transporting food back and forth from the store to the spectrum.
“There’s a lot that goes into it and it was taking up a lot of time for Cory and I,” Butler said. “I’d be at the store sometimes until midnight or 1 a.m. just cleaning up after the games.”
Butler also said the management team wanted to focus more on the store and make sure everyone was having good experiences — employees and customers alike.
“It’s kind of nice because we’re not as rushed here trying to make twice the amount of food on game nights now,” said Layla Dustin, a team member at Chick-fil-A.
“We’re constantly looking at new things and evaluating what we can try next,” Goettsche said. “Since it is a college town I do a lot to market toward the university, but in the end that’s not my main focus.”
Saturday, December 3, 2016
Profile
Head: Chick-fil-A owner striving to make a difference
By Judd Workman
The Logan Chick-fil-A recently celebrated its sixth year of being in business, and the owner has high hopes for the road ahead.
Cory Goettsche, the owner and operator of the local Chick-fil-A, began working for Chick-fil-A at the age of 14 in Denver, Colorado.
“I always wanted to own my own business,” Goettsche said. “I knew at a young age that the Chick-fil-A business model was something I was excited about. I love the brand and what it stands for.”
After receiving a business degree from the University of Louisville, Goettsche moved back to Denver to continue working for Chick-fil-A as he determined his career path.
“I had to ask myself ‘what do I want my lifestyle to be like’ and ‘how flexible do I want my schedule to be,’” Goettsche said. “First of all I wanted to be able to serve in my church callings, I wanted to be able to spend time with my family and I wanted to make a lot of money. Providing for my family and giving back to the community is important to me.”
Goettsche was later given the position as a general manager in the Chick-fil-A corporate office. As his ultimate goal was not to work in the corporate office for the rest of his life, Goettsche said he was waiting for the right opportunity to present itself— the opportunity to become a franchise owner.
“I determined I wanted to be in business for myself but not by myself,” Goettsche said. “Chick-fil-A was able to provide that for me and the lifestyle I always wanted came along with it.”
As Goettsche moved his family to Cache Valley to become a store owner, it wasn’t without some unexpected difficulty.
Goettsche said the turnover rate that comes with hiring college students can sometimes take its toll.
“Just this last month we hired 12 new people and we’re focusing on getting them trained. Then when those people move on we’re back to training a whole new group,” Goettsche said. “But it’s part of the job. I don’t want people to be here their wholes lives. It’s just the reality of what we can and can’t pay our employees. I want them to get some experience, have fun here and hopefully that will catapult them into their careers.”
Next year Goettsche has a goal of winning the Symbol of Success award, the highest award that Chick-fil-A offers. This is achieved by increasing sales from the previous year by 18 percent.
“Also a long-term goal of mine is to be able to pay an employee $100,000 a year,” Goettsche said. “Our sales would have to justify it and I don’t know when it will happen, but it’s a hope of mine.”
Maria Funtes, a team member at Chick-fil-A, has enjoyed working with Goettsche during her two months of employment.
“He takes care of us,” Funtes said. “Whenever he sees me he asks how I’m doing and how I feel about the job.”
“He really gets to know us,” said Megan Wilson, another team member at Chick-fil-A. “He asks us about our lives and is genuinely interested in his employees.”
“Chick-fil-A is very open about the fact that they are a business based on Christian principles, and it’s all to protect the brand,” Goettsche said. “The corporate purpose of Chick-fil-A is to create a positive impact on everyone who comes in contact with its stores.”
By Judd Workman
The Logan Chick-fil-A recently celebrated its sixth year of being in business, and the owner has high hopes for the road ahead.
Cory Goettsche, the owner and operator of the local Chick-fil-A, began working for Chick-fil-A at the age of 14 in Denver, Colorado.
“I always wanted to own my own business,” Goettsche said. “I knew at a young age that the Chick-fil-A business model was something I was excited about. I love the brand and what it stands for.”
After receiving a business degree from the University of Louisville, Goettsche moved back to Denver to continue working for Chick-fil-A as he determined his career path.
“I had to ask myself ‘what do I want my lifestyle to be like’ and ‘how flexible do I want my schedule to be,’” Goettsche said. “First of all I wanted to be able to serve in my church callings, I wanted to be able to spend time with my family and I wanted to make a lot of money. Providing for my family and giving back to the community is important to me.”
Goettsche was later given the position as a general manager in the Chick-fil-A corporate office. As his ultimate goal was not to work in the corporate office for the rest of his life, Goettsche said he was waiting for the right opportunity to present itself— the opportunity to become a franchise owner.
“I determined I wanted to be in business for myself but not by myself,” Goettsche said. “Chick-fil-A was able to provide that for me and the lifestyle I always wanted came along with it.”
As Goettsche moved his family to Cache Valley to become a store owner, it wasn’t without some unexpected difficulty.
Goettsche said the turnover rate that comes with hiring college students can sometimes take its toll.
“Just this last month we hired 12 new people and we’re focusing on getting them trained. Then when those people move on we’re back to training a whole new group,” Goettsche said. “But it’s part of the job. I don’t want people to be here their wholes lives. It’s just the reality of what we can and can’t pay our employees. I want them to get some experience, have fun here and hopefully that will catapult them into their careers.”
Next year Goettsche has a goal of winning the Symbol of Success award, the highest award that Chick-fil-A offers. This is achieved by increasing sales from the previous year by 18 percent.
“Also a long-term goal of mine is to be able to pay an employee $100,000 a year,” Goettsche said. “Our sales would have to justify it and I don’t know when it will happen, but it’s a hope of mine.”
Maria Funtes, a team member at Chick-fil-A, has enjoyed working with Goettsche during her two months of employment.
“He takes care of us,” Funtes said. “Whenever he sees me he asks how I’m doing and how I feel about the job.”
“He really gets to know us,” said Megan Wilson, another team member at Chick-fil-A. “He asks us about our lives and is genuinely interested in his employees.”
“Chick-fil-A is very open about the fact that they are a business based on Christian principles, and it’s all to protect the brand,” Goettsche said. “The corporate purpose of Chick-fil-A is to create a positive impact on everyone who comes in contact with its stores.”
Friday, December 2, 2016
Best Lead
Head: CAPSA holding its gift wrapping fundraiser near Santa Claus
By Judd Workman
Going on 28 years of holding its gift-wrapping fundraiser, the non-profit organization Community Abuse Prevention Service Agency, has a new spot in the Cache Valley Mall.
“This is our longest running tradition,” said Alisa Smith, the event coordinator for CAPSA. “And now we have the perfect spot in the mall.”
By receiving donations in return for wrapping customers Christmas gifts, CAPSA raised just over $10,000 last year — its best year yet.
“All proceeds go toward helping victims of abuse,” said Lisa Royer, a member of the advisory board for CAPSA. “It’s really convenient because you can use a debit or credit card if you need to.”
“The mall donates the space and now we have a great spot right by Santa,” Royer said. “Last year was a great year. I think we raised four to five thousand dollars more than what we estimated, and this year we hope to do even better.”
James Boyd, the marketing director for CAPSA, also said because of its location this year CAPSA could potentially beat the amount it raised last year.
“This is a win-win situation for both CAPSA and the mall,” Boyd said. “The mall helps us decorate and advertise, and CAPSA provides a good public image.”
Some volunteers, like John and Rita Nelson, have been volunteering for roughly 15 years.
“We fully support the mission statement of CAPSA and we love coming back each year,” John Nelson said.
“Plus we get better and better at wrapping presents,” Rita Nelson added.
By Judd Workman
Going on 28 years of holding its gift-wrapping fundraiser, the non-profit organization Community Abuse Prevention Service Agency, has a new spot in the Cache Valley Mall.
“This is our longest running tradition,” said Alisa Smith, the event coordinator for CAPSA. “And now we have the perfect spot in the mall.”
By receiving donations in return for wrapping customers Christmas gifts, CAPSA raised just over $10,000 last year — its best year yet.
“All proceeds go toward helping victims of abuse,” said Lisa Royer, a member of the advisory board for CAPSA. “It’s really convenient because you can use a debit or credit card if you need to.”
“The mall donates the space and now we have a great spot right by Santa,” Royer said. “Last year was a great year. I think we raised four to five thousand dollars more than what we estimated, and this year we hope to do even better.”
James Boyd, the marketing director for CAPSA, also said because of its location this year CAPSA could potentially beat the amount it raised last year.
“This is a win-win situation for both CAPSA and the mall,” Boyd said. “The mall helps us decorate and advertise, and CAPSA provides a good public image.”
Some volunteers, like John and Rita Nelson, have been volunteering for roughly 15 years.
“We fully support the mission statement of CAPSA and we love coming back each year,” John Nelson said.
“Plus we get better and better at wrapping presents,” Rita Nelson added.
Thursday, December 1, 2016
Off Beat
Head: USU multi-club event is better than expected
By Judd Workman
Today at 7 p.m. three of Utah State University’s dance clubs held its first combined dance social at Castle Manor in Hyde Park.
As the holiday season is approaching, USU’s Country Swing Club wanted to do something a little different for its Christmas social this year.
“This year we thought we would try to combine clubs for an event and see how it goes,” said Karlie Jordan, the president of Country Swing. “We have a really good turn out, i’m impressed and kind of relieved.”
Jordan is in her first year as the club president and said her goal coming into this position was to network with other clubs and help provide positive experiences.
Among Country Swing, the other clubs involved in the social were the Big Band Swing Club and the Ballroom Dance Club.
The public relations manager for Country Swing, Shalee Brice, said she really focused on utilizing social media to get people to come to the social
“We host a free Christmas social each year,” Brice said. “But this is the first time we have combined with other clubs so we were hoping for a big turnout.”
By Judd Workman
Today at 7 p.m. three of Utah State University’s dance clubs held its first combined dance social at Castle Manor in Hyde Park.
As the holiday season is approaching, USU’s Country Swing Club wanted to do something a little different for its Christmas social this year.
“This year we thought we would try to combine clubs for an event and see how it goes,” said Karlie Jordan, the president of Country Swing. “We have a really good turn out, i’m impressed and kind of relieved.”
Jordan is in her first year as the club president and said her goal coming into this position was to network with other clubs and help provide positive experiences.
Among Country Swing, the other clubs involved in the social were the Big Band Swing Club and the Ballroom Dance Club.
The public relations manager for Country Swing, Shalee Brice, said she really focused on utilizing social media to get people to come to the social
“We host a free Christmas social each year,” Brice said. “But this is the first time we have combined with other clubs so we were hoping for a big turnout.”
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