Chick-fil-A

Within just 20 years, he'd already founded
Chick-fil-A^®, invented the Original Chicken Sandwich and opened the very first in-mall restaurant.

As the company and its tasty menu expanded, Truett and Jeannette Cathy's mission became clear. Their goal was to serve fresh and delicious food, promote community connections and enrich the lives of everyone who interacts with Chick-fil-A.

Chick-fil-A deepened its community connection in the 90s by launching the "Eat Mor Chikin^®" Cow Campaign and increasing its involvement in collegiate athletics. Today Chick-fil-A maintains its commitment to college football with the sponsorship of the Chick-fil-A Bowl^™ and Chick-fil-A Kickoff Game.

Dan Cathy became President in 2001 and continues to strengthen Chick-fil-A's heartfelt hospitality and exceptional dining experiences. After 43 years of positive sales growth, it's now one of the largest privately-held restaurant chains with over 1,500 restaurants in 39 states and sales over $3.58 billion.

Photos clockwise from top: Truett Cathy in 1946 with sons Dan (left) and
Bubba (right); Greenbriar Mall, the site of the first Chick-fil-A^® Restaurant,
which opened in 1967; The Chick-fil-A^® Chicken Sandwich; Truett Cathy serving free samples with his wife, Jeannette (second from right), and the second Chick-fil-A, Inc. employee, Brooksie Kirk (right).