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Chick-fil-A CEO Andrew Cathy says Sunday closures will never change
Fox News • • business
Key Points:
- Chick-fil-A has maintained its longstanding policy of closing on Sundays since its founding in 1946, a practice CEO Andrew Cathy says will not change as it allows employees a guaranteed day off for rest or church.
- Despite being closed one day a week, Chick-fil-A's average annual sales volume in 2025 is projected at $9.16 million, outperforming major competitors like Wendy’s and Burger King.
- The chain, deeply influenced by the Cathy family’s Christian faith, prioritizes corporate values over maximizing sales, emphasizing stewardship and positive influence as part of its mission.
- Chick-fil-A continues to evolve its menu, recently announcing the release of a new Spicy Chick-fil-A Sauce, its first new sauce in a decade, available starting November 16.
- The company is expanding steadily, with 179 new franchises and company-operated outlets opened in 2025, totaling 2,863 locations, and receives about 150,000 franchise applications annually.
