Company
Chick‑fil‑A
Chick-fil-A is a family-owned fast-food restaurant chain specializing in chicken sandwiches, known for warm service, quality ingredients, and closing on Sundays. Founded by S. Truett Cathy, it operates thousands of locations across the US and internationally, with a corporate purpose to glorify God and positively influence communities through programs like Chick-fil-A Shared Table.
Founded
1967
Employees
10,000+
Funding
$1.1B
Revenue
$23.9B
Timeline
80th Anniversary Newstalgia Campaign
Year-long biggest-ever campaign launched with retro packaging, collectible cups, Golden Fan Cup sweepstakes, and permanent Frosted Sodas addition.
Pretzel Cheddar Club Sandwich Launch
Nationwide rollout of Pretzel Cheddar Club Sandwich following test market success, alongside new Cherry Berry & Sprite and waffle chips.
Peach Bowl Sponsorship
Chick-fil-A began sponsoring the Peach Bowl, an annual college football game, marking long-term sports partnership.
First Standalone Restaurant
Chick-fil-A opened its first freestanding restaurant outside of malls, expanding beyond food courts.
First Chick-fil-A Restaurant Launch
First Chick-fil-A location opened in Greenbriar Mall, Atlanta, pioneering the mall food court concept with the original chicken sandwich.
Chick-fil-A Inc. Registration
After discovering a pressure fryer, S. Truett Cathy registered Chick-fil-A, Inc. and developed the original chicken sandwich recipe.
Dwarf Grill Founding
S. Truett Cathy opened the Dwarf Grill in Hapeville, Georgia, laying the foundation for the company's chicken sandwich innovation.