Chick-fil-A

Franchise Overview

Chick-fil-A is a quick-service restaurant franchise built around hand-breaded chicken sandwiches, nuggets, and waffle fries, operating across mall food courts, freestanding drive-thru units, and inline formats throughout the United States and select international markets.

Key Highlights

Corporate owns real estate and equipment, lowering franchisee financial exposure significantly
Operators commit full-time to one location, ensuring deep owner-led hospitality
High-performing Operators may earn the opportunity to expand to additional locations
Comprehensive training and ongoing operational support provided to every franchisee

Chick-fil-A's owner-operator model rewards hands-on leadership and a genuine service culture, making it a distinctive and highly selective opportunity in quick-service dining.

Just the Facts

For most current information, see Franchise Disclosure Documents

In Business Since1964

Number of Units2,863

Min Liquid Capital$10,000

Required Networth—

$$$Total Investment$586K – $3.4M

Chick-fil-A Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These official Chick-fil-A FDDs contain 23 sections of federally mandated disclosures such as franchisee obligations, franchisor litigation, and financial performance. FDD's are typically 100+ pages long and are critical to evaluate when researching a franchise.

Available Documents

Chick-fil-A FDD 2026

April 2026

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Chick-fil-A FDD 2025

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Chick-fil-A FDD 2015

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