Chick-fil-A was founded as Dwarf House in Hapeville, Georgia in 1946.  The first Chick-fil-A was opened in 1967 in Atlanta Georgia.  It is identified as being located in shopping malls, but they also have freestanding locations and the first freestanding location was opened in 1986.  Dwarf Grill is a name the chain still uses and it was started by S. Truett Cathy, who still is the company’s chairman.  Cathy is credited with creating the chicken sandwich when burgers ruled the fast food market and the chicken sandwich was not really heard of.  One of the things that Chick-fil-A does that many restaurants and businesses do not do, is they are never open on Sundays.  This was the way they started and the way they run their business today.

Chick-fil-A, of course, is most well-known for serving chicken sandwiches, but they also serve waffle fries, wraps, and salads.  They serve chicken in a few different ways and they also serve chicken breakfast items as well.  They serve chicken that is both grilled and breaded along with spicy chicken sandwiches, many different beverages, kid’s meals, and more.  This is one of the only fast food restaurants that specializes in chicken only and does not serve burgers at all.

There are many areas that Chick-fil-A is looking to expand into with restaurant franchise opportunities and for the right individual that is seeking to build a successful company the way Chick-fil-A does it.  They to require that the operator is free from any other active business ventures and is able to operate the restaurant on a full time and hands on basis.  There is an extensive, multi-week training program that is necessary to operate a Chick-fil-A and they only charge a $5,000 fee for selected franchises.  You must have a proven track record in business leadership, have successfully managed your finances, and are a self-starter with the goal of being successful.  This is a very unique type of franchise that is much different than many of the other restaurant franchises that are out there.