Chick-fil-A

EST. 1967 · Atlanta, Georgia

+ CompareFDD notes
US UNITS3,167+4.9% YOY
GLOBAL UNITS3,100
AUV (US)$8.7M
INVESTMENT RANGE$10K–$10K
FRANCHISED %100%

01The Read

Quick-service chicken restaurant known for customer service

FIG 1 — US UNIT COUNT, 2019–2025

SOURCE: QSR PRO ESTIMATES

02Our Coverage

How to Open a KFC Franchise in 2026: Costs, Fees, Revenue, and the Full FDD BreakdownEggs Up Grill expands with Metz and franchisee Conley McIntyreSep 15, 2026Chick-fil-A’s 2026 scholarships show the value of upfront fundingSep 15, 2026Wingstop's Digital-First Playbook: Can 70% Digital Sales Reshape QSR Unit Economics?Mar 28, 2026The 2026 QSR Real Estate Bidding War: Too Many Chains Chasing Too Few A-SitesMar 25, 2026Restaurant Labor's Paradox: 7.1% Unemployment, and Operators Still Can't HireMar 25, 2026
QSR Pro Advisory

Evaluating a Chick-fil-A franchise?

Our advisory desk models unit economics, territory, and FDD terms before you sign anything.

Talk to Advisory