From the Editor
Atlanta-based Chick-fil-A Inc. is a family owned and privately held restaurant company dedicated to serving communities in which its restaurants operate. Credited with inventing the chicken sandwich, Chick-fil-A serves nutritious, freshly prepared food in more than 1800 restaurants in 40 states and Washington D.C.
Chick-fil-A Company Stats
As of September 2024
- Industry
- Restaurants
- Founded
- 1946
- Headquarters
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Country/Territory
- United States
- CEO
- Andrew Truett Cathy
- Employees
- 140,000
Forbes Lists
#188
America's Best Employers for Tech Workers (2024)
Restaurants
America's Best Employers By State (2024)
Restaurants
#2
Customer Experience - All Stars (2024)
Quick, Fast, Casual
#402
America's Best Large Employers (2024)
Restaurants
#2
Best Customer Service (2024)
Quick, Fast, Casual
#90
America's Largest Private Companies (2023)
Restaurants
#375
Best Employers for Women (2023)Dropped off in 2024
Restaurants
#30
Best Brands For Social Impact (2023)Dropped off in 2024
Restaurants
#3
The Halo 100 (2022)
Quick, Fast, Casual
#219
Best Employers for New Grads (2021)Dropped off in 2022
Restaurants
#50
America's Best Midsize Employers (2019)Dropped off in 2020
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A Financial Summary
Select list year
2023
Revenue
$6.4B
Sources
FactSet; Forbes.
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Company Stakeholder
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