Chick-fil-A

$CFHLF500 #501
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryChicken
Locations2,863
Franchisee Count418
Franchise Fee$10,000
Item 7 Low$585,500
Item 7 Midpoint$2,011,250
Item 7 High$3,437,000
Royalty Fees10% of “Gross Receipts”
Ad / Brand Fund
Sold Not Open3
ParentChick-fil-A, Inc.
Founded1964
Completeness34/34 (100%)
Years in Business61
Began Franchising1964
HQAtlanta, GA
Executives35
Main Phone(404) 765-8000
Email
FDD IssuedMarch 31, 2026
Last UpdatedAug 24, 2026
FDDs2026 · 2025 · 2022 🔒
Franchisor

Chick-fil-A, Inc. specializes in the development of a system of retail quick-service restaurants focusing on a boneless breast of chicken sandwich. Most of these restaurants are operated by franchised operators who are independent contractors.

Licensees must choose and use their own POS systems and management PCs, with Chick-fil-A reserving the right to specify future requirements. The typical annual fees for technical support range from $9,500 to $20,000.

Chick-fil-A, Inc. specializes in the development of a system of retail quick-service restaurants focusing on a boneless breast of chicken sandwich. Most of these restaurants are operated by franchised operators who are independent contractors.

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