Crazy? Maybe, but it was fun watching big chains duke it out and the result was more chicken sandwiches appearing on menus – everyone's a winner! While Chick-Fil-A was at the forefront of that "battle" and arguably did have the first chicken sandwich, that is far from everything that their menu has to offer.
Chick-Fil-A is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner every day except Sunday and takes pride in serving the highest quality chicken in a gigantic variety of ways.
Chick-Fil-A was founded on the 23rd of May 1946 in Hapeville, Georgia, USA. Right from the get-go, Chick-Fil-A has made providing high-quality, delicious, chicken at an affordable cost its priority, and it hasn't strayed from that ethos since. While the restaurant has undergone many style changes and the menu has grown, evolved, and molded into what it is today, the core concepts of the food have remained the same. Good southern style cooking, fresh chicken, with no additives.
You can find out more about Chick-Fil-A from their website about page. You can find that here.
Which countries have a Chick-Fil-A restaurant?
Chick-Fil-A has over 2826 restaurants almost exclusively in the United States. Other than the USA, Chick-Fil-A has branches in the District of Columbia, Puerto Rico, and Canada. There are plans to open several Chick-Fil-A restaurants in Hawaii, as they have yet to do so. In the past, there were restaurants in the United Kingdom (in London only) and in South Africa, but these have since closed doors. While there is a lot of demand for Chick-Fil-A outside the USA, especially in the UK, thanks to Covid-19 and a few other factors it is unclear at this time when the brand will be able to expand to new territories and share its delicious chicken with new and excited customers.
What makes Chick-Fil-A stand out?
Chick-Fil-A has a few key unwavering principles that have allowed them to stand out from the crowd and remain a household favorite for years on end with no sign of slowing down:
- All Chicken is freshly prepared with only the highest quality ingredients, no steroids or fillers, and always fresh.
- All of Chick-Fil-A's chicken comes from the breast meat and is breaded by hand, in-store, each day.
- All salad products are freshly produced throughout the day to ensure quality and taste are not compromised.
- Chick-Fil-A prepares their fresh lemonade every morning using nothing but lemon juice, cane sugar, and water,
Recently, Chick-Fil-A has begun the process of guaranteeing that it will source all of its products responsibly and commit to 100% free-range eggs from 2026 onwards.
Does Chick-Fil-A offer any gluten-free options?
Yes! Chick-Fil-A does have a few gluten-free options, such as their gluten-free bread buns and their waffle potato chips. All of these products come vacuum sealed to the restaurant to eliminate any chance of cross-contamination. Since Chick-Fil-A does a variety of breakfast foods such as hash browns and sausage, or grilled chicken dishes such as grilled nuggets, there is sure to be something to suit your dietary needs. Just ask a member of staff or check their detailed nutrition and allergens table found on their website here.
Does Chick-Fil-A offer any vegetarian options?
Getting a good quality meal at a chicken restaurant as a vegetarian can be tough. But not at Chick-Fil-A! They have a variety of healthy vegetarian, and even vegan, options such as salads, chips, hash browns, fries, and even some great desserts. There are not any faux, or imitation, chicken products available. However, any chicken sandwich can be ordered without the chicken, which is an option many vegetarians opt to do. One of Chick-Fil-A's own managers, Kathie Staska, is a vegetarian herself and raves about the veggie options on the menu. There truly is something for everyone.
Is Chick-Fil-A chicken spicy?
Chick-Fil-A chicken does not have a reputation for being overly spicy. Even their spicy sandwiches are rather mild in comparison to other chains, meaning their chicken is suitable for just about everyone. While spice is nice, overbearing heat is not for everyone, and Chick-Fil-A knows this. Their spicy chicken is seasoned in the breading and is warm, with an impressive heat that slowly builds, but it is not overwhelming and is certainly not going to result in watering eyes and a burnt tongue!
Is Chick-Fil-A healthy?
There is always going to be a limit to how healthy fried chicken can be. But, all things considered, yes – Chick-Fil-A is quite healthy. All of their fruits and vegetables are freshly sourced, and their chicken has no additives and is prepared fresh each day. While there are some menu items that should be treated as just that, a treat (like some of the desserts), the bulk of the menu is well-balanced and all of it is of the utmost quality.
Is Chick-Fil-A halal?
While Chick-Fil-A does serve halal in all 3000 of its stores, they have made a concerted effort to serve halal chicken at some of their locations and the number is only going to keep increasing. Chick-Fil-A tries its best to accommodate all eating habits and dietary requirements. However, it is best to speak to someone in the store to ensure the chicken served is halal or if you have any other pressing questions.
Why does Chick-Fil-A close on Sundays?
When Chick-Fil-A first opened its first restaurant, the owner and founder Mr. Truett insisted that Chick-Fil-A close its premises on Sundays to allow its employees to rest, and worship if they so desired. He himself had formerly worked at 24-hour restaurants that opened seven days a week, and he knew how taxing that could be on the employees. So, he made it apparent that any Chick-Fil-A employee would be given Sunday off to rest and recuperate ready for the coming week. It is estimated that by closing on a Sunday, Chick-Fil-A loses about $1 Billion a year in potential income. Mr. Truett doesn't mind, though. He believes that Sunday is supposed to be a day of rest, and so for Chick-Fil-A employees, it is.