Chick-fil-A is a fast-casual restaurant chain founded by S. Truett Cathy in 1946 in Hapeville, Georgia. The brand is known for its original chicken sandwich made with breaded and pressure-cooked chicken breast filet served on a bun.
At Chick-fil-A, the menu focuses primarily on chicken-based dishes, including entrees like chicken sandwiches, nuggets, strips, salads, wraps, and soup bowls. They also offer waffle potato fries and other sides. Beverages include soft drinks, iced tea, coffee, milkshakes, and fresh-squeezed lemonade.
One of the distinctive features of Chick-fil-A is its closed-on-Sunday policy. This has been a core aspect of the brand's values since its inception and allows employees to have one day off per week.
Chick-fil-A has expanded to over 2,600 locations across the United States, making it one of the largest fast-food chains in the country. Despite its large size, the company remains family-owned, with Cathy's son Dan serving as CEO from 2013 until his death in 2021 and being succeeded by his daughter Bubba as CEO.
Chick-fil-A has received numerous awards for customer satisfaction, including the prestigious American Customer Satisfaction Index (ACSI) award. The brand is known for its friendly service, welcoming atmosphere, and commitment to community involvement through events like food drives and charity donations.