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Chick-fil-A takes a bold move with its licensed locations

 By Jonathan Maze on Dec. 05, 2025

The fast-food chicken chain will shift to a more traditional owner-operator model on college campuses and other non-traditional locations. That will bridge the service gap with its other restaurants.

Consumer Trends

Chick-fil-A remains top restaurant brand for teenagers

 By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 10, 2025

Chick-fil-A dominates teen dining preferences for the seventh consecutive year, capturing 17% of votes in Piper Sandler's latest "Taking Stock with Teens" survey, outpacing McDonald's (11%) and Chipotle (10%). The Atlanta-based quick-service chain dethroned Starbucks from the top spot years ago and continues its reign among younger consumers. However, teen spending declined 6% year-over-year to $2,213, reflecting broader economic pressures on this key demographic.

Operations

Chick-fil-A is adding its name to the beverage rush

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 23, 2025

The fast-food chicken chain is opening a concept this fall in the Atlanta area called Daybright that will focus on hot and cold beverages, including juices.

Financing

Chick-fil-A's sales growth slowed last year

By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 02, 2025

U.S. system sales grew just 5.4% in 2024 as the fast-food chicken sandwich chain’s volumes at standalone units dropped. It was the first time growth was under 10% since 2013.

Operations

Chick-fil-A takes on a piece of architectural history in Los Angeles

By Lisa Jennings on Mar. 21, 2025

Raising Cane's plan to restore an iconic Googie restaurant recently caused an uproar. Chick-fil-A, meanwhile, is rehabbing another historic property with the same style. But here's why it's different.

Marketing

Chick-fil-A to launch app with original entertainment

By Lisa Jennings on Oct. 21, 2024

The fast-casual chain's goal is to create a "digital playground" where families can be entertained together.

Financing

Chick-fil-A is now taking on Singapore

By Jonathan Maze on Oct. 17, 2024

The fast-food chicken sandwich chain plans to open a restaurant in the country late next year, its first in Asia. It plans to invest $75 million on expansion there.

Financing

Chick-fil-A wades into a tough international market

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 27, 2024

The Bottom Line: The chicken sandwich chain is making a push in Canada and now the U.K. But international growth is proving to be more difficult for even the most experienced chains.

Financing

Chick-fil-A is making another run at the U.K.

By Jonathan Maze on Sep. 26, 2024

The chicken sandwich chain, which closed its lone location there five years ago, plans five locations in the country and a $100 million investment to make it work.

Marketing

Chick-fil-A is apparently jumping into the streaming wars

By Jonathan Maze on Aug. 21, 2024

The chicken sandwich chain is reportedly planning to create its own streaming platform featuring mostly unscripted, family-friendly shows later this year.

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