Ezell's Famous Chicken
Eli Collins has extensive experience in the food and beverage industry, currently serving as General Manager at Ezell's Famous Chicken since November 2023. Previously, Eli held the roles of Operations Lead and Training Lead at Princi from June 2020 to October 2023. Prior to that, Eli worked in various capacities at Starbucks Reserve Roastery & Tasting Room as an Associate Manager and at Starbucks as a Shift Supervisor for several years. Earlier experience includes serving as a Store Model at Abercrombie & Fitch Co. and as a Swing Manager at McDonald's, where Eli developed strong people management and customer service skills. Eli holds an Associate's degree in Architectural Drafting and Architectural CAD/CADD from North Idaho College.
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Ezell's Famous Chicken
In 1984, Ezell’s Famous Chicken opened its first location in the Seattle area. Over 36 years later, the locally-owned family business has grown, while members of the founding family are still active and involved every day. The story began when the family moved from Texas to Seattle. Shortly thereafter, they decided that they’d start a business making chicken like they used to back home in Texas. Lewis Rudd and Faye Stephens saw their mission as simple: Provide fresh, high-quality chicken and delicious homemade side dishes served with casual and courteous service. After waiting six years for funding, the family opened the first store on February 3, 1984 in Seattle’s Central District at 501 23rd Avenue, across from Garfield High School. Since then, they have built the family business into a Pacific Northwest icon.