Chick-fil-A

Chick-fil-A is an American fast food restaurant chain. The franchise is based in Atlanta and has places in parts of the United States.

Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Company typePrivate
Headquarters,
United States
Number of locations
3,059 stores (2024)[1]
Key people
Dan T. Cathy, Chairman/CEO[2]

S. Truett Cathy,

Founder
ProductsSandwiches, chicken entrées
Websitechick-fil-a.com
A Chick-fil-a restaurant.

History

S. Truett Cathy opened a restaurant called the Dwarf Grill (now known as the Dwarf house) in Atlanta, in 1946.[3] In 1961, he found a fryer that is quicker in frying the chicken.[4] After the discovery, he changed the name to Chick-fil-A inc. The slogan, "We Didn't Invent the Chicken, Just the Chicken Sandwich" refers to their top menu item, the chicken sandwich.[5]

The first Chick-fil-A opened in 1967, in the Greenbriar mall in Atlanta.[3]

Menu

Chicken sandwiches are the most popular item. However, in 2018, waffle fries were the most ordered item. Chick-fil-A's website lists all the menu options.[6]

Chick-fil-A Media

References

  1. Norman, Jan (August 11, 2012). Franchises Can Expect Fallout. p. Business 2. 
  2. Stafford, Leon. Dan Cathy named CEO of Chick-fil-A. https://www.ajc.com/business/dan-cathy-named-ceo-chick-fil/zp4C8IIppv6y02t5pSH2GP/. 
  3. 3.0 3.1 Who We Are (in en). Chick-fil-A. Retrieved 2021-05-13.
  4. Nickerson, Michelle. Sunbelt Rising: The Politics of Space, Place, and Region (in en) (2011-04-14)University of Pennsylvania Press. ISBN 978-0-8122-4309-3.
  5. Trademark information for WE DIDN'T INVENT THE CHICKEN, JUST THE CHIC…. archive.ph (2013-01-28). Retrieved 2021-05-13.
  6. Chick-fil-A Menu With Prices ( Updated List 2025 + Pdf ) (in en-US) (2025-01-24). Retrieved 2025-02-13.

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