Chick-fil-A, Inc.
About Chick-fil-A, Inc.
Company overview
Chick-fil-A, Inc. is a quick-service restaurant chain founded in 1967 by S. Truett Cathy. The company is headquartered in College Park, Georgia. Its origins trace back to 1946, when Cathy and his brother, Ben, opened the Dwarf Grill (later renamed the Dwarf House) in Hapeville, Georgia. It was at this original diner that Cathy developed the recipe for the company's signature pressure-cooked chicken sandwich, leading to the official registration of Chick-fil-A, Inc. in 1961. The first branded Chick-fil-A location opened in 1967 at Atlanta's Greenbriar Shopping Center, pioneering the modern shopping mall food court concept. Over several decades, the company transitioned its primary focus from mall-based units to standalone restaurants, opening its first freestanding location in 1986. Leadership has remained within the Cathy family, with Dan Cathy serving as CEO from 2013 to 2021 before being succeeded by the current CEO, Andrew Cathy. Business/Product Breakdown Chick-fil-A, Inc. specializes in a chicken-based menu centered on its "original" boneless chicken breast sandwich, which is pressure-cooked in 100% refined peanut oil. Its product offerings include breakfast items, chicken nuggets, wraps, salads, and side dishes such as waffle potato fries, alongside a proprietary line of sauces and dressings. Beyond its standard quick-service locations, the company operates several full-service and specialized restaurant concepts, including the Dwarf House, Truett's Grill, Truett's Luau, and Truett's Chick-fil-A, which feature expanded sit-down menus. The company also provides catering services for private and public events and merchandises branded apparel and accessories. The company utilizes an unconventional franchise model where Chick-fil-A, Inc. selects restaurant sites, pays for construction, and retains ownership of all equipment and real estate. Franchisees, referred to as "Operators," are selected through a highly rigorous process and are required to manage their single location on a full-time, hands-on basis. In late 2025, the company announced a strategic shift to convert many of its licensed locations?such as those on college campuses?into this traditional owner-operator model to ensure greater service consistency. Operations are supported by digital infrastructure including the Chick-fil-A mobile app, a multi-tier loyalty program, and "OneStop" customer feedback tracking systems.
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| Line Item | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Revenues | $380 MM | $250 MM | $90 MM | $120 MM | $65 MM |
| Gross Profit | $190 MM | $125 MM | $45 MM | $60 MM | $32.50 MM |
| Net Income (Loss) | $43 MM | $25 MM | $9 MM | $12 MM | $6.50 MM |
| Line Item | 2024 | 2023 | 2022 | 2021 | 2020 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Assets | $850 MM | $720 MM | $680 MM | $650 MM | $600 MM |
| Total Liabilities | $450 MM | $400 MM | $380 MM | $350 MM | $320 MM |
| Total Equity | $400 MM | $320 MM | $300 MM | $300 MM | $280 MM |
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M&A2024-03-15Completed
Investor Sponsors NorthBridge PE | Stake Tags 100% |
Deal Amount $120M | Is PE deal Yes |
Target Company Valuation $1.20 MM | Is deal PE backed Yes |
Techniques Acquisition of Assets, Taken Private | Total Acquired 100% |
Investor Sponsors
Deal Amount
$120M
Target Company Valuation
$1.20 MM
Techniques
Acquisition of Assets, Taken Private
Stake Tags
100%
Is PE deal
Yes
Is deal PE backed
Yes
Total Acquired
100%
Secondary Transaction2023-09-01Canceled
Investor Sponsors -- | Stake Tags Majority |
Deal Amount Undisclosed | Is PE deal No |
Target Company Valuation -- | Is deal PE backed Yes |
Techniques Secondary Sale, Management Buy-out (MBO) | Total Acquired 65% |
Investor Sponsors
--
Deal Amount
Undisclosed
Target Company Valuation
NaN
Techniques
Secondary Sale, Management Buy-out (MBO)
Stake Tags
Majority
Is PE deal
No
Is deal PE backed
Yes
Total Acquired
65%
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