Every fast food chain has its loyal fans, but few stir up quite as much as passion as Chick-fil-A. While it's been doling out its chicken sandwich and waffle potato fries since the 1960s, Chick-fil-A's popularity skyrocketed in the noughties when it managed to quadruple its sales and establish itself as America's most popular fast food chicken restaurant, building an über-dedicated fanbase in the process. Luckily for you, we're deeply passionate (perhaps concerningly passionate) about fast food and have spent years exploring the many hacks that can improve your experience.
From "secret" menu items to securing free chicken, we've compiled the ultimate guide to making the most of your next visit to Chick-fil-A. 1. Trying to order on a Sunday Cravings hit with no rhyme or reason, but if they strike on a Sunday, you can guarantee that Chick-fil-A won't be there to satisfy them.
Without fail, the chain famously closes every Sunday. This is true of all of its locations. A lot of people assume that this is because of its founder's religious beliefs.
While it's true that Truett Cathy was a devout Christian and did indeed observe the Sabbath as a day of rest, his decision to was also inspired by his own experience in the food industry. Having previously worked seven days a week at restaurants that opened 24 hours a day, he wanted to give his employees the opportunity to properly rest (and worship, if they were also religious) when he opened the first Chick-fil-A in Georgia. This tra.