Fact 1: Secret Menu Is Not-So-Secret
Did you know that Chick-fil-A has a secret menu? Yes, and it's not that secret. Their unofficial secret menu features items like Chicken Quesadilla, Fried Chicken Club and others. Customers can enjoy these items by simply asking for them, adding more delight to your Chick-fil-A experience.
Fact 2: Chick-fil-A Holds A Cow Appreciation Day
Since 2005, Chick-fil-A has been hosting a day where anyone who dresses up as a cow gets a free meal. The cow appreciation day typically occurs in July and Chick-fil-A fans across the nation join in for a day of good food and fun costumes.
Fact 3: Opened Sunday, Closed Sunday
Chick-fil-A is known for being closed on Sundays. But did you know it was originally opened on a Sunday? Truett Cathy, founder of Chick-fil-A, opened his first restaurant, the Dwarf Grill (now the Dwarf House) on Sunday, May 23, 1946. The Sunday closure tradition began several years later when Cathy decided he needed a day of rest.
Fact 4: First Fast-Food Chain To Offer a Complete Meal For Kids
In 1986, Chick-fil-A became the first fast-food restaurant to offer a complete meal for kids. This included a main dish, side, beverage, and toy. This innovation set a trend for fast-food chains across the nation.
Fact 5: The "A" in Chick-fil-A Stands for Grade A Quality
Ever wondered about the 'A' in Chick-fil-A? It represents A-grade quality. When Truett Cathy was naming the restaurant, he took 'Chick' for chicken and 'fil-A' as in 'fillet'. He capped it with an 'A' to represent 'top quality'.
Fact 6: Chick-fil-A Has Its Own Museum
The Chick-fil-A fans can immerse themselves in the history of the brand at their dedicated museum called "Truett's Luau". Located in Fayetteville, Georgia, the museum is filled with Chick-fil-A memorabilia and history exhibits.
Fact 7: The Chick-fil-A Sauce Was Invented Accidentally
The irresistible Chick-fil-A sauce was invented by accident. In the 1980s, one of the employees mixed honey mustard with barbeque sauce, creating the deliciously famous Chick-fil-A sauce.
Fact 8: Preparation of the Original Chicken Sandwich Takes Nearly 48 Hours
The famous Chick-fil-A's original chicken sandwich isn't just an ordinary sandwich. The chicken is marinated for a full day before being breaded and cooked. This process takes about 48 hours in total.
Fact 9: The Brand's Advertising Campaign Is One of the Most Successful of All Time
Chick-fil-A's "Eat Mor Chikin" campaign featuring cows with poor spelling started back in 1995 and is still ongoing. This campaign has made it one of the most successful advertising campaigns of all time.
Fact 10: Chick-fil-A Never Ceased Scholarships For Its Employees
Since the 1970s, Chick-fil-A has been offering scholarships to its employees. It has awarded scholarships valued at more than $92 million, helping employees to further their education.
Fact 11: S. Truett Cathy Authored Several Books
S. Truett Cathy, the founder of Chick-fil-A, authored several books during his lifetime. His works include the autobiography "Eat Mor Chikin: Inspire More People", and "It's Easier to Succeed Than to Fail".
Fact 12: Chick-fil-A Restaurants Are Often Family Owned
Many Chick-fil-A restaurants are owned and operated by the same family members, carrying forward the family tradition and values that are part and parcel of the brand image.
Fact 13: 'My Pleasure' Employers' Signature Response
If you’ve ever been to Chick-fil-A before, you've probably heard the line 'my pleasure'. It's a signature response crafted to create an atmosphere of hospitality and exceptional service.
Fact 14: Original Chicken Sandwich Was Inspired By Flight Food
The idea of the original Chick-fil-A’s chicken sandwich came to Truett Cathy when he saw a meal being served on an airline, which was a piece of chicken on a bun, thus inspiring him to create the original chicken sandwich.
Fact 15: Over 300 million Gallons of Lemonade Sold
Chick-fil-A’s lemonades are extremely popular. Did you know the chain has sold over 300 million gallons of this refreshing beverage since its introduction?
Fact 16: The Two Pickles in the Chicken Sandwich Isn't Random
Ever wondered why exactly two pickles are placed in the original chicken sandwich? Chick-fil-A states that the two pickles give the perfect flavour to complement the chicken.
Fact 17: Dwarf House – The Beginning
Before there was Chick-fil-A, there was the Dwarf House, a diner opened by Truett Cathy in Georgia where the famous chicken sandwich was first served.
Fact 18: Chick-fil-A Has Its Own Annual Customer Conference
The company holds an annual customer conference called "Chick-fil-A One Day", where loyal customers are invited to join in on discussion panels, exercises, and a look at what’s new and next in the world of Chick-fil-A.
Fact 19: A Special Kind of Tea
Chick-fil-A's iced tea is brewed fresh throughout the day, and it's the only brand that uses a special blend of teas sourced from as far as Argentina and Kenya.
Fact 20: An Emphasis on Community Service
Chick-fil-A highly values community service. Every restaurant is encouraged to sponsor local events and fundraising to support the communities in which they serve.