Helping fight hunger Today, more than 1,200 Chick-fil-A restaurants across 47 states donate surplus food to local soup kitchens, shelters and nonprofits through Chick-fil-A Shared Table, and that number continues to grow each year. To date, we have donated more than 10 million meals to serve those in need.Apr 25, 2021
Corporate culture. S. Truett Cathy was a devout Southern Baptist; his religious beliefs had a major impact on the company. The company's official statement of corporate purpose says that the business exists "To glorify God by being a faithful steward of all that is entrusted to us.
In addition to giving to youth and education programs nationwide, the Chick-fil-A Foundation also gives back in its hometown of Atlanta each year-especially to non-profit organizations serving Atlanta's Westside.Mar 22, 2019
We are thrilled to continue our partnership with ESPN and Peach Bowl, Inc. to showcase our hometown of Atlanta and the country's top football programs.” Since the partnership began in 1996, the Peach Bowl and Chick-fil-A have hosted 39 combined Chick-fil-A Peach Bowls and Chick-fil-A Kickoff Games.Dec 30, 2020
Cathy is a devout Southern Baptist, and his company's mission statement reflects his convictions. Chick-fil-A's "Corporate Purpose" is: "To glorify God by being a faithful steward to all that is entrusted to us.Jul 23, 2012
"You don't have to be a Christian to work at Chick-fil-A, but we ask you to base your business on biblical principles because they work," says Cathy.Jul 6, 2007
The chicken chain's founder, Truett Cathy, decided to close all locations on Sundays because of his Christian faith. While Cathy's original reasoning was rooted in religion, closing on Sundays is also a brilliant business decision, experts say.Jul 29, 2019
Brothers Dan and Bubba Cathy own and run fast-food chain Chick-fil-A, founded by their father S. Truett Cathy (d. 2014) in 1967 in Atlanta.
Andrew Truett Cathy (Nov 1, 2021–)Chick-fil-A / CEO
In November 2019, Chick-fil-A announced that it would not make contributions in 2020 to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and The Salvation Army. They did not establish any criteria for corporate donations that would rule out future contributions to groups criticized as anti-LGBTQ.
Duggars of Counting On and Outdaughtered stars agree with Selena Gomez on fast food favorite. In addition to Gomez, the Duggars from Counting On and Adam and Danielle Busby from Outdaughtered are fans of Chick-fil-A, according to the Cheat Sheet.Mar 6, 2019
S. Truett CathyChick-fil-A / FounderSamuel Truett Cathy was an American businessman, investor, author, and philanthropist. He founded the fast food restaurant chain Chick-fil-A in 1946. Wikipedia