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business6 days ago•6 min saved

Chick-fil-A CEO Andrew Cathy Prioritizes Long-Term Private Growth Over Quarterly Pressures

Chick-fil-A CEO Andrew Cathy reaffirmed the chain's commitment to remaining privately held, citing the ability to plan for decades rather than quarters. Despite industry-wide traffic declines, Chick-fil-A reported 14% revenue growth in 2025 and expanded internationally. The company is pursuing new ventures like Daybright and Acrew Home Professionals while maintaining its core focus on human hospitality and Sunday closures.

via CNBC|

#andrew-cathy #business #chick-fil-a

business26 days ago•3 min saved

Chick-fil-A Franchises: Elite access, no equity, $10,000 entry fee

Chick-fil-A is one of America’s most selective franchises: about 100,000 people apply annually and only ~200 become owner-operators. The upfront franchise fee is $10,000, but unlike typical chains, the company owns the restaurants and real estate, so operators don’t build equity or pass the business to heirs. Applicants come from diverse backgrounds, and prior Chick-fil-A experience isn’t required, though the role demands full-time leadership, employee development, and community focus, with all locations closed on Sundays as a core tradition.

via New York Post|

#business #chick-fil-a #franchises

business27 days ago•5 min saved

Chick-fil-A's Franchise Filter: 100,000 Applicants for ~200 Spots Annually

Chick-fil-A says it receives about 100,000 annual franchise applications but only appoints roughly 200 owner-operators each year; the $10,000 franchise fee has remained unchanged for 50 years, and operators do not own the restaurants—the chain retains ownership and real estate. Applicants come from diverse professional backgrounds, with more than a quarter having no prior Chick-fil-A experience, and many wait three to five years for an opportunity, while the company emphasizes leadership and community, and all locations are closed on Sundays.

via Fox News|

#business #chick-fil-a #competitive-selection

us-news1 month ago•25 min saved

Ex-Chick-fil-A Employee Seeks Second Chance After $80K Mac & Cheese Scheme

A former Chick-fil-A employee in Grapevine, Texas, 23-year-old Keyshun Jones pleaded guilty to stealing about $80,000 by ringing up roughly 800 fake mac-and-cheese orders and refunding them to his personal credit cards. He said he chose mac & cheese because it’s one of the restaurant’s pricier catering items and acted after losing his job, claiming anger led to the scheme. He was sentenced to three years in prison (time served) and is seeking parole and a return to Chick-fil-A, though his former boss did not comment; his wife supports him, and he says he’s not what the internet portrays and hopes for a second chance.

via New York Post|

#catering #chick-fil-a #fraud

restaurants1 month ago•7 min saved

Chick-fil-A’s Chicken & Waffles Sandwich Delivers on Day One

A reviewer on launch day tried Chick-fil-A’s new Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches, available in a smaller breakfast version and a larger lunch/dinner version. Both pair crispy chicken with maple waffles, bacon, honey butter, and syrup; the spicy version is praised as the better option, and the overall verdict is that the sandwich is indulgent but surprisingly delicious and worth trying.

via Eat This Not That|

#breakfast-vs-lunch #chick-fil-a #chicken-and-waffles

food-and-drink1 month ago•4 min saved

Chick-fil-A marks 80th anniversary with all-day chicken & waffles and s'mores desserts

Chick-fil-A is celebrating its 80th anniversary with a limited-time fall lineup, including all-day Chicken & Waffles Sandwiches starting Aug. 24 (with a smaller chicken filet for breakfast 6:30 a.m.–10:30 a.m. and a larger version for lunch/dinner 10:30 a.m.–close), available in original, spicy or grilled. The menu also brings back S’mores Milkshake and S’mores Frosted Coffee for all-day enjoyment, as part of a Newstalgia celebration that plugs nostalgic fall flavors into a limited-time lineup.

via New York Post|

#80th-anniversary #chick-fil-a #chicken-and-waffles

business1 month ago•3 min saved

Chick-fil-A rolls out fall flavors with first-ever chicken-and-waffle sandwich and s’mores drinks

Chick-fil-A announces a limited-time fall lineup featuring a chicken-and-waffle sandwich in breakfast and entrée forms, plus S’mores milkshake and S’mores frosted coffee, rolling out nationwide starting Aug. 24 as part of the brand’s 80th-anniversary Newstalgia celebrations.

via USA Today|

#business #chick-fil-a #chicken-and-waffles

business2 months ago•3 min saved

Chick-fil-A reports limited loyalty data exposure in June security incident

Chick-fil-A says a June security incident may have exposed limited personal data from Chick-fil-A One loyalty accounts, including names, email addresses, membership numbers, mobile payment numbers, the last four digits of cards and the amount of loyalty credit; attackers used third-party credentials to access the site and app June 17–19, prompting password resets, balance restoration, and customer notifications across several states, with an apology from the company.

via New York Post|

#business #chick-fil-a #customer-data

technology2 months ago•3 min saved

Chick-fil-A breach hits loyalty accounts in 10 states and DC

Chick-fil-A says unauthorized parties accessed Chick-fil-A One accounts during a June 17–19 cyberattack, potentially exposing names, email addresses, loyalty numbers, the last four digits of card numbers, and Chick-fil-A credits for customers in 10 states and Washington, D.C. Texas later reported 2,182 affected residents. The company reset passwords, forced logouts, removed stored payment methods, and restored balances while urging customers to monitor credit reports and account activity for signs of identity theft.

via NBC Boston|

#chick-fil-a #credit-card-data #cybersecurity

business2 months ago•3 min saved

Chick-fil-A breach exposes loyalty-program customer data

Chick-fil-A says a limited number of Chick-fil-A One loyalty accounts were accessed in an automated attack on June 17–19, potentially exposing names, email addresses, birthdays, phone numbers, addresses, and the last four digits of stored payment cards. The company forced logouts, removed saved payment methods, reset passwords, restored balances, and offered a reward to impacted customers. Massachusetts reported 39 affected residents and Texas 2,182; Georgia impact is unclear. The breach underscores varying state disclosure rules and the need for vigilance against identity theft, with the company providing guidance for affected residents.

via AJC.com|

#business #chick-fil-a #cybersecurity

business2 months ago•2 min saved

Fresh rival edges past Chick-fil-A as fast-food satisfaction tightens

Jersey Mike’s beat Chick-fil-A to the No. 1 spot in the latest American Customer Satisfaction Index quick-service rankings, but Chick-fil-A’s score stayed flat at 83 while Jersey Mike’s rose to 84. The shift reflects tighter competition driven by freshness, variety and perceived value; Chick-fil-A remains the leader in the chicken category, and drive-thru satisfaction was cited at 98% in a 2025 study. Readers can find the reports at acsi.com and qsrmagazine.com.

via USA Today|

#acsi #business #chick-fil-a

lifestyle2 months ago•45 min saved

Costco's new chicken tenders spark Chick-fil-A comparisons in the food court

Costco rolled out a nationwide chicken tender meal in its food courts for $6.99 per basket (five tenders with a generous dipping sauce), a offering influencers are comparing to Chick-fil-A’s honey mustard. Reports note the meal clocks in around 1,640 calories and sparked mixed reactions online, with some praising the portion size and taste and others finding the tenders dry or underwhelming. The item had been tested in select markets before the national rollout.

via Yahoo|

#chick-fil-a #chicken-tenders #costco

food3 months ago•4 min saved

Dad’s under-$45 Chick-fil-A hack goes viral

A dad of three viral video reveals a money-saving Chick-fil-A strategy: instead of each family member ordering a full sandwich, he buys 30 nuggets for about $17 and serves them on buttered buns for 25 cents each, keeping a five-person meal under $45—an idea that spread across social media as prices rise; the piece also notes Chick-fil-A's recent return to its original waffle fries recipe after pea starch backlash.

via New York Post|

#budget #chick-fil-a #dad

business3 months ago•2 min saved

Jersey Mike's Surges to No. 1 in ACSI Fast-Food Rankings, Overtaking Chick-fil-A

ACSI's 2026 study crowns Jersey Mike's as America's top-rated fast-food chain with an 84/100 score, citing freshness, variety and value, while Chick-fil-A remains the leader in the chicken category. The shift follows Jersey Mike's growth after its 2024 Blackstone acquisition, with CEO Charlie Morrison eyeing rapid expansion (238 new stores in 2025 and ~3,200 current stores, potentially doubling) and over $4 billion in sales, even as overall U.S. fast-food growth slowed to about 3% in 2025.

via The Takeout|

#acsi #business #chick-fil-a

business3 months ago•11 min saved

Jersey Mike's Tops Fast-Food Crown, Ending Chick-fil-A's 11-Year Reign

Jersey Mike's overtook Chick-fil-A to claim the top spot in the American Customer Satisfaction Index's fast-food rankings, ending Chick-fil-A's 11-year reign. Jersey Mike's was praised for freshness, variety, and value and expanded to 238 new locations in 2025, reaching $4.2 billion in systemwide sales. Chick-fil-A remains the leader in the chicken category, with other top chains including Jimmy John's, Subway, KFC, and Domino's also highly ranked. Analysts say rising costs and price-driven growth are shaping the current landscape, with new brands entering the top tier.

via Yahoo Finance|

#american-customer-satisfaction-index #business #chick-fil-a