Company: Chick-fil-A
Industry: Restaurant
Description: Chick-fil-A, founded on May 23, 1946, in Hapeville, Georgia, as The Dwarf Grill by S. Truett Cathy, is a privately held American fast-food chain specializing in chicken sandwiches, nuggets, and waffle fries. Headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, and owned by the Cathy family, it operates 3,279 locations primarily in the U.S. (including Puerto Rico), with expansions into Canada, Singapore, and the United Kingdom.
Known for its franchise model, requiring a $10,000 initial investment and rigorous training, Chick-fil-A builds and owns its restaurants, emphasizing exceptional customer service and a limited menu. Closed on Sundays per its Christian values, it still achieves the highest average unit volume ($7.5 million per location) among major U.S. chains.As of 2021, Chick-fil-A employs 35,574 people. In 2023, it reported $21.6 billion in revenue, with systemwide sales reaching $22 billion in 2024, ranking it among the top three U.S. restaurant chains by sales and underscoring financial strength amid international growth, including a $75 million Singapore investment through 2035 and plans for five overseas markets by 2030.
For job seekers, opportunities include entry-level retail roles (team members, cashiers, kitchen staff), supervisory positions (shift leaders, restaurant managers), and corporate jobs in marketing, finance, human resources, supply chain, and operations. Explore careers at chick-fil-a.com/careers to join a values-driven leader. (according to Wikipedia and the company).
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