Chick-fil-A's roots have kept the company grounded throughout its growth trajectory
In 1946, S. Truett Cathy opened a small dining room called theDwarf grill(now known as the Dwarf House®restaurant) in Hapeville, Georgia. It was in this dining room that Truett developed the signatureoriginal Chick-fil-A® chicken sandwichand the quality service for which the family business is known. Here's a look at the journey the company took to get where they are today.
Where it started
It all started with a boneless chicken breast. Hand-breaded, perfectly seasoned and pressure-cooked, Truett decided to serve the fillet on a toasted, buttery bun with two pickled chips. Today, we still make the Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich the same way, and we still believe in serving delicious food, made with quality ingredients and delivered with a warm smile.
Chick-fil-A's roots have kept the company grounded throughout its growth trajectory
In 1946, S. Truett Cathy opened a small dining room called theDwarf grill(now known as the Dwarf House®restaurant) in Hapeville, Georgia. It was in this dining room that Truett developed the signatureoriginal Chick-fil-A® chicken sandwichand the quality service for which the family business is known. Here's a look at the journey the company took to get where they are today.
Where it started
It all started with a boneless chicken breast. Hand-breaded, perfectly seasoned and pressure-cooked, Truett decided to serve the fillet on a toasted, buttery bun with two pickled chips. Today, we still make the Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich the same way, and we still believe in serving delicious food, made with quality ingredients and delivered with a warm smile.
The family-owned business has grown far beyond its Atlanta roots and now delivers its signature service and food to guests in 48 states, Washington, D.C., Canada and Puerto Rico. After pioneering the concept of mall restaurants, with the first mall opening in 1967, the first stand-alone restaurant opened in 1986.
Chick-fil-A today
The vast majority of Chick-fil-A®restaurants are small, locally owned businesses run by independent franchisees who are committed to the neighborhoods they serve.
Personal connections are important at Chick-fil-A restaurants because many operators and team members are involved in andsupportcommunities through fundraisers, charitable donations and involvement in causes important to their communities and guests. Operators often work to support local schools and organizations.
Operators' investments in team members go beyond salary, with opportunities for leadership roles and promotions leading to leadership positions, opportunities to earn college scholarships (we have invested more than $136 million in college scholarships)scholarshipsfor team members since 1973) and respect for work-life balance (closed on Sundays).
Real ingredients, real cuisines
All our chicken is real breast meat with no fillers or added hormones or steroids. In fact, no artificial or added hormones are allowed in poultry production in the United States. Our chicken is hand-breaded every day in restaurant kitchens and cooked in 100% refined peanut oil, which is trans fat and cholesterol free.
OnsSaladsFreshly prepared daily from whole fruit and vegetables, delivered fresh to the restaurant up to six times a week.
A menu with variation
At Chick-fil-A restaurants, we strive to provide a balanced menu that allows customers to make personal choices to meet their individual dietary preferences.
We tested over 1,200 recipes over seven years to perfect oursGrilled chicken. We even invested $50 million to develop our own grill. He sears chicken on a cast-iron grill so it tastes like it was cooked on the grill in the backyard, but faster. And the chicken is so tender because it is marinated in sea salt, lemon, garlic and spicy herbs. We have done that over the yearsdevelopedour grilled chicken sandwich options and added new grilled items likeGrilled Nuggetsand seasonalGrilled Spicy Deluxe Sandwich.
We are constantly looking for new ways to offer more variety on our menu. From favorite flavors that return every season, such as the FestiveMilkshake with peppermint chipsand summer timePeach milkshake, for temporary offers such asGrilled Spicy Deluxe SandwichInMountain blackberry Sunjoy® drink, we are always working to diversify our menu offerings and improve your experience in our restaurants.
Design that encourages community
We want our guests to feel at home in our restaurants. That's why our new restaurants are designed with large communal tables and handcrafted design elements that reflect our heritage and that of the local community.
The family-owned business has grown far beyond its Atlanta roots and now delivers its signature service and food to guests in 48 states, Washington, D.C., Canada and Puerto Rico. After pioneering the concept of mall restaurants, with the first mall opening in 1967, the first stand-alone restaurant opened in 1986.
Chick-fil-A today
The vast majority of Chick-fil-A®restaurants are small, locally owned businesses run by independent franchisees who are committed to the neighborhoods they serve.
Personal connections are important at Chick-fil-A restaurants because many operators and team members are involved in andsupportcommunities through fundraisers, charitable donations and involvement in causes important to their communities and guests. Operators often work to support local schools and organizations.
Operators' investments in team members go beyond salary, with opportunities for leadership roles and promotions leading to leadership positions, opportunities to earn college scholarships (we have invested more than $136 million in college scholarships)scholarshipsfor team members since 1973) and respect for work-life balance (closed on Sundays).
Real ingredients, real cuisines
All our chicken is real breast meat with no fillers or added hormones or steroids. In fact, no artificial or added hormones are allowed in poultry production in the United States. Our chicken is hand-breaded every day in restaurant kitchens and cooked in 100% refined peanut oil, which is trans fat and cholesterol free.
OnsSaladsFreshly prepared daily from whole fruit and vegetables, delivered fresh to the restaurant up to six times a week.
A menu with variation
At Chick-fil-A restaurants, we strive to provide a balanced menu that allows customers to make personal choices to meet their individual dietary preferences.
We tested over 1,200 recipes over seven years to perfect oursGrilled chicken. We even invested $50 million to develop our own grill. He sears chicken on a cast-iron grill so it tastes like it was cooked on the grill in the backyard, but faster. And the chicken is so tender because it is marinated in sea salt, lemon, garlic and spicy herbs. We have done that over the yearsdevelopedour grilled chicken sandwich options and added new grilled items likeGrilled Nuggetsand seasonalGrilled Spicy Deluxe Sandwich.
We are constantly looking for new ways to offer more variety on our menu. From favorite flavors that return every season, such as the FestiveMilkshake with peppermint chipsand summer timePeach milkshake, for temporary offers such asGrilled Spicy Deluxe SandwichInMountain blackberry Sunjoy® drink, we are always working to diversify our menu offerings and improve your experience in our restaurants.
Design that encourages community
We want our guests to feel at home in our restaurants. That's why our new restaurants are designed with large communal tables and handcrafted design elements that reflect our heritage and that of the local community.
Service, quality and satisfaction
Chick-fil-A, Inc. is a leader in customer service satisfaction. was named the top fast food restaurant chain by the American Customer Satisfaction Index Restaurant Study.
Chick-fil-A, Inc. has been nominated for Drive-Thru Restaurant of the Year from QSR magazine in 2021.
Chick-fil-A, Inc. is known for its leadership and growth opportunities and was named America's Best Employer of 2022 by Forbes and a Top Company for Career Opportunities for Black Employees by Glassdoor.
Serving communities
OfTrue Inspiration Awards®-programmawas founded in 2015 to continue Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy's legacy of generosity and community service. Since then, 250 grants have been awarded to organizations across 36 states, Washington, D.C. and Canada, impacting more than 3.5 million people.
Economic impact
Each Chick-fil-A restaurant serves every community and is committed to hiring, developing and retaining top talent and providing a positive work environment for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Visit yournearest Chic-fil-A restaurantto learn (and eat) more!
Service, quality and satisfaction
Chick-fil-A, Inc. is a leader in customer service satisfaction. was named the top fast food restaurant chain by the American Customer Satisfaction Index Restaurant Study.
Chick-fil-A, Inc. has been nominated for Drive-Thru Restaurant of the Year from QSR magazine in 2021.
Chick-fil-A, Inc. is known for its leadership and growth opportunities and was named America's Best Employer of 2022 by Forbes and a Top Company for Career Opportunities for Black Employees by Glassdoor.
Serving communities
OfTrue Inspiration Awards®-programmawas founded in 2015 to continue Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy's legacy of generosity and community service. Since then, 250 grants have been awarded to organizations across 36 states, Washington, D.C. and Canada, impacting more than 3.5 million people.
Economic impact
Each Chick-fil-A restaurant serves every community and is committed to hiring, developing and retaining top talent and providing a positive work environment for people of all ages and backgrounds.
Visit yournearest Chic-fil-A restaurantto learn (and eat) more!
