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Chick-fil-A

Food & Restaurant

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.

Just the Facts

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In Business Since1964
Number of Units2,863
Min Liquid Capital$10,000
Total Investment$318K – $3.5M

Chick-fil-A Franchise Disclosure Documents (FDD)

These Chick-fil-A FDDs, as filed, 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.

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Chick-fil-A FDD 2026

April 2026

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Chick-fil-A Licensee FDD 2026

April 2026

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Chick-Fil-A License Program FDD 2026

March 2026

$99.00

Chick-Fil-A Operator Program FDD 2026

March 2026

$99.00

Chick-fil-A FDD 2025

April 2025

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