Chick-fil-A

$CFHLF500 #501
CategoryFood: Quick-Service Restaurants
SubcategoryChicken
Founded1964
Completeness25/34 (74%)
Years in Business61
Began Franchising
HQAtlanta, GA
Executives4
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FDD IssuedMarch 31, 2026
Last UpdatedMay 20, 2026
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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.

Chick-fil-A, Inc. is a Georgia corporation founded in 1964, with no parent companies. Key executives include Dan T. Cathy (Chairman) and Andrew T. Cathy (CEO). The company operates with several affiliates, including Chick-fil-A Supply, LLC.

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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