About Chick-fil-a

Chick-fil-A locations are popping up around the country, and with them, the chain’s iconic spicy chicken sandwiches with pickles. Each sandwich uses fresh chicken breast that’s breaded by hand and cooked in a pressure cooker until moist and golden. The boneless chicken breast is placed on a toasted bun, layered with dill chips and often served with crispy waffle fries.

Even the lemonade is made using only fresh lemon juice, pure cane sugar and water. This focus on high-quality ingredients and handmade sandwiches has led to increasing popularity for the brand across the country. Chick-fil-A locations prioritize a comfortable, relaxed atmosphere and excellent service, giving the chain a kind of cult status among Millennials.

Why Chick-fil-a?

There are several factors that make owning a Chick-fil-A location attractive. In fact, the franchise is one of the fastest growing chains in the U.S., quickly becoming a household name across the continental U.S. and Canada.

First, opening a Chick-fil-A franchise is very accessible financially, even if potential owners don’t have hundreds of thousands of dollars in savings. For the most part, franchisees need $10,000 for the franchise fees and additional funds for computer systems. Chick-fil-A handles costs related to everything from construction to restaurant equipment. In exchange, owners pay Chick-fil-A 15% of sales plus 50% of pretax profit remaining.

The brand’s massive financial success is another benefit for people looking to enter the QSR industry. In 2018, Chick-fil-A enjoyed over $10 billion in sales, featuring higher single-restaurant sales than any other chain in the U.S. It’s now the fifth-largest restaurant chain the country.