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Why has Chick-fil-A's sales growth slowed?

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 07, 2026

The Bottom Line: The fast-food chicken-sandwich chain has now recorded two straight years of more moderate-than-usual sales. Is the brand maturing? Or is it something else?

Financing

Chick-fil-A's unit volumes hit a ceiling

 By Jonathan Maze on Apr. 06, 2026

The fast-food chicken chain’s average-unit sales at its stand-alone locations declined again in 2025, but its mall locations did just fine. And the chain kept adding restaurants.

Financing

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.

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