Jon Hooper

Jon Hooper is the owner/operator of Chick-fil-A Emeryville In-Line, which opened in spring 2023.12 He began his Chick-fil-A career at age 16, starting as a dishwasher and working his way up through various positions.13 Hooper is a California native who grew up unaware of Chick-fil-A until his family relocated to Virginia due to his father's military service.1

Career Progression

• Started as a Team Member at age 16 in 2001
• Worked as a Team Leader while attending community college
• Earned multiple Chick-fil-A Remarkable Futures™️ Scholarships
• Graduated from Old Dominion University
• Joined Chick-fil-A's interim manager program
• Became an Operator of a Chick-fil-A in Fremont, California in 2015
• Selected as owner/operator of Chick-fil-A Emeryville In-Line in 20221

Community Involvement

Hooper is actively involved in addressing hunger and homelessness in the East Bay community. He supports organizations focused on LGBTQ+ and people of color communities, drawing from his own experiences. Notably, he partners with Youth Uprising, donating hundreds of sandwiches monthly to this Oakland-based community center.14

Personal Background

Hooper identifies as gay and a person of color, which influences his community engagement and support for diverse organizations.1 His journey from a teenage employee to a franchise owner exemplifies his dedication to the Chick-fil-A brand and his community.3