TDP
This is what TDP stands for.
What is the Talent Development Program?
This is what LDP stands for.
What is the Leadership Development Program?
These are the Core 4 behaviors all Chick-fil-A team members are known for.
Create Eye Contact, Share a Smile, Speak with a Friendly Tone, Always Say My Pleasure
This is the name of Maliaka's husband.
Who is Smith Saintil?
This is the date Los Feliz opened.
June 12, 2025
This is how long TDP lasts.
What is 36 months?
This is the percentage of travel required for LDP.
What is 100% (including nights and weekends)?
These are all the specialty sauces we offer at Chick-fil-A.
Chick-fil-A, Buffalo, Barbecue, Ranch, Sriracha, Polynesian, Honey Mustard
This is the number of children Maliaka and Smith have.
What is two?
These are the names of Robert's family.
Emily, Adones, Kassidy, Popcorn
This is one program TDP trains.
What is Fundamentals, Winning Hearts Everyday, All Right Week, International New Restaurant Openings, or Readiness?
This is the length of time applicants must wait to reapply to LDP if their application is not accepted.
What is 6 months?
This is the hold time for assembled waffle potato fries once in the chutes.
What is 2 minutes?
This is the number of years Maliaka has been with the Chick-fil-A Brand in total.
What is thirteen?
This is Robert’s vision for his restaurants.
What is, “Inspire Care, Enrich Community”?
This is TDP's hourly wage.
What is $30-33/hr?
This is what most LDP Participants pursue following their time in the program.
What is the Chick-fil-A Operator opportunity?
These are the ingredients in a Hashbrown Scramble Bowl (with the proper amounts).
8 hashbrowns, #8 scoop of scrambled eggs, #40 scoop of Monterey/Cheddar blend, protein (4 nuggets, 1/2 sausage patty)
This is the current role Maliaka serves in for Chick-fil-A.
This is the name of Chick-fil-A's founder.
Who is S. Truett Cathy?
This is the only audience TDP does NOT train.
Who are restaurant team members?
This is the number of steps in the LDP application process.
What is 6 steps?
This is the internal temperature of fully cooked chicken.
What is 165°?
These are the two other departments Maliaka served in at Chick-fil-A prior to leading within TDP.
What are Franchisee Selection and Talent Acquisition (LDP Recruitment)?
This is the reason we wear our name tag on the right side of our uniform.
What is, so you can see my name when you shake my hand?