I used to work for Chick-fil-A as a teen. A most amazing experience!!!! The Cathy’s invited our store employees to his farm and he and his wife made us lunch!!! Such a beautiful family.

Chick-fil-A has excellent customer service. One Saturday evening, I placed my order at the drive-thru. There were five (5) cars in front of me. I waited in line patiently, because the place was very busy. Then, a friendly young woman walked out the back door of the restaurant. She addressed me by name and said, "You're order was ready, and we didn't want you to have to wait." She handed me my order, which was completed perfectly. I drove pass the other 5 cars and headed home. I have never been treated with so much respect by a restaurant. They really do treat their customers with the same respect as they would the president. Chick-fil-A won my loyalty that evening!

I appreciate your channel so much. I’m old, so I have experienced the years, situations and businesses you spotlight. Thank you for all of the research and time you put into these videos. 😂❤️

In 2016 my husband passed away. Shortly after I got the news, I went to a Chick-fil-A restaurant. Grieved and distressed the staff attended to me. I was comforted, feed and given vouchers for my journey ahead. This foundation birth throughout the years is a great example of not just reading and knowing but walking out the love of God. Thankyou !

This video made me even more proud to be a CFA employee. I loved seeing the old uniforms.

I can’t tell you enough how much I enjoy your videos ! Very informative and calming in the crazy times we live in ! Many of these videos take me back to a better time when I was a kid. Keep up the good work!

This is by far one of my most favorite channels on KZfaq. Your time and effort in providing us with outstanding videos of days gone by to places still with us today is cherished! Thank you very much for such wonderful, educational content.

My wife and I love Chick-Fil-A! I ate at my first Chick-Fil-A in 1984 at the Frontier Mall in Cheyenne Wyoming! The city I live in now has 2 locations! I love everything about them...from their food to their customer service and their Philosophy.

Whats absolutely sets this company apart is their consistency in brand from location to location. The food is always the same and delicious at any location I visit.

I had the greatest pleasure to meet Mr. Cathey years ago when I was a board member of the ALS Association of Georgia. He was truly a great man, and supported our organization’s yearly fundraising golf tournament by catering our event for free. He also met one of our ALS patients and his family while they were eating at his Truett’s Grill restaurant and ended up sending all this patient’s four children to camp each summer until they were teenagers. What a very kind man!

The macaroni and cheese is truly awesome as well as their lemonade!!! The grilled spicy chicken sandwich was ridiculously good!!!

Good video dude. I worked at a few different stores from when I was 16 until my early 20's doing every job possible other than the Operator. The ownership are remarkable human beings. Dan Cathy came to town and took us all out to a baseball game and fed us prior to the opening of a free standing location. Still dream about the people and the stores I worked at all the time. :)

The founder also got the very last mid sized Ford Taurus sedan when they stopped production on the 3rd generation car back in 2007 before it was brought back as a full sizer from 2008 to 2020. (Fun Fact) for anyone who didn't know.

This was very interesting. I wondered how Chick-Fil-A started. Love their chicken sandwich and nuggets. We also love it because they honor the Lord, hard work and customer service. Blessings!

My first Chick-fil-A was while Christmas shopping in 1979, at the newly opened Westdale Mall in Cedar Rapids, Iowa. That and Orange Julius were a big hit with me.

So funny, I came on here to leave a similar comment to Lucy Van Pelt✨ I to, appreciate all the work you put into your videos. Brings back memories, and I am always surprised to find out information that I didn’t remember or know about. Your narration, is perfect for the videos as well. Again, much appreciation ~ Thank you ✨

About a month ago I had lunch at Chilck-fil-A at the Pheasant Lane Mall in Nashua NH. The people working there were so nice, they tried to convince me to work there!! Food is consistently good.

Simply genius, quality food+ excellent service+fair price= Happy costumers, good word of mouth. Winning formula.

Mr. Cathy was a good friend to my Dad and my Grandparents. When he was ready to open the first Chick-fil-A (Greenbrier), he called my dad and said, "Earle, I know you have three boys. Do any of them need a job?" I was too young and my older brother was already employed. My brother between us took the offer and worked for Chick-fil-A for a number of years. Years later, I managed the one in Dalton at the mall. Other members of my family have worked for them. I went to high school with Dan, Bubba, and Trudie. I still have Dan's campaign button that says. "Dan Can." Great company and the Cathy family is greatly valued.

Thanks for sharing their unique franchise model - only $10k to buy-in is amazing. The food is just ok, but kids love it. I remember a few years ago they used to put their sauces out on the counter.

I remember them in Eastland Mall food court in Charlotte, NC back in the late 80’s. Also, my wife wants me to run out and get Chick-Fil-A.

I love a Chick-fil-A sandwich with extra pickles. I was the first person that Barry (manager) hired when Chick-fil-A opened a new restaurant in River Oak Mall in Decatur, Al sometimes in the 80's to work in the kitchen. It was a decent job but their were definitely some things that weren't so good and there was a lot of praying going on. 🙏

The founder of Chick-fil-A was an Alumni of the same National Fraternity Pi Kappa Alpha that also Tim McGraw is an Alumni of and I am honored to be an Alumni of. All different Chapters of our Fraternity. Chick-fil-A is a Pike Alumni and undergrad Tradition :) Gotta love Chick-fil-A and Tim McGraw and Faith Hill :)

I worked at Chick-fil-A in 1980, Charlottesville VA. My first job. It was where I learned to provide great customer service. While I did grow tired of the sandwiches, I came back to them many years later. This was a fantastic company to work for. Thanks for posting this history!

Good Morning . My name is Jose Carlos , I'm from Brazil. I like your posts very much. It is always good to remember how was the routine, life, customs, etc of other times. It is always good to value the past, present and future, congratulations on the channel.

We used to travel a lot between Northern Kentucky (where we lived) and Florida. It was on one of those trips that we discovered Chick-fil-A and we were won over. Well, they finally opened a location about 14 miles away and now there's one about 4 miles away. It's tough to get to because I don't drive anymore and have to take a bus. And both locations are always packed. One of these days I'll get back over there.

Chick-Fil-A has always been my favorite restaurant. I just love their chicken sandwiches 😍

Chik fil a was so good back in the day! It was always the highlight of any trip to the mall back in the 80's getting to eat at Chik fil a.

I graduated college with Truett Cathey. He was receiving an honorary doctorate, while I had earned a B.A. He taught all of us graduates the importance of Sabbath. I never forgot his good, wise advice and have been blessed by it. Thanks, Mr. Cathey!

The day my husband and I got married in 1996, we (and our wedding party) stopped by a Chick Fil A at lunch before our reception. Truett Cathy happened to be at that location in Stockbridge, GA. He saw us in our wedding attire, came over and talked to us and paid for everyone's food. He also gave everyone gift cards for future visits. He was a class act! Our son currently has a job at our local CFA. He's treated so well as a teenage employee. I cannot say enough good about CFA!

I can honestly say that I have NEVER had a bad experience in any Chick-fil-A restaurant. That is quite an accomplishment if I must say so. I have always loved their chicken fillet sandwiches plus the way I am treated when I go there. A Plus+

Always such superb videos. You are doing such amazing work!!!!!!!

Chick FIL A was my first job, I was astounded at how well they treat their employees. I worked in several different locations all throughout high school and was always treated like family in every location. Kitchens were always super clean too. I've not been too impressed by very many restaurants but chick FIL A definitely means to impress and if anyone reading this comment ever gets a chance to do the behind the scenes tour of their corporate office do it, you will learn a whole lot about the whole business and how it operates

Thanks for an excellent video and the insight to an extremely likable and successful company.

In the early 70s I was a young teen. Forum 303 mall in the DFW area opened a Chick-fil-a. It was tiny...just a counter wide enough for Maybe 2 clerks. No seating. Once I tried it though...I was hooked. However much or little money I had when I walked to the mall, I always saved enough back to finish my visit with a Chick-fil-a.

And as always, you made my morning at the kitchen table 💖👍

Love it! best chicken ever!! and the best people!! Tucson AZ!!!😊😊😊

My husband and I have just started going back to Chik- fil-A after everything opened back up. Until recently my town (Mooresville, NC) only had one location and it was ALWAYS busy. We have a new one recently (and yes, it too is very busy - but the location is easier) - we both have commented in the superior food and service - so many other fast food type places are getting so truly stupid with lazy workers, wrong orders, etc. % it’s very nice to go eat where people are truly happy to work there. I love the original nuggets and my husband gets the grilled ones - got a chicken sandwich this last week and really enjoyed it. We are not religious people but rejoice in a business that isn’t opened on Sundays - like so many other businesses used to be. Thanks for a really super video!!!!!

I like how protesters boosted chick fill a sales.

Great video and channel. I can remember when Chik Fil-A was only in the mall in Montgomery, Alabama. Anytime we took a field trip from school, it would be the highlight ending of our trip, to eat at Chik Fil-A in the food court of Montgomery Mall. Now , just like any other city, there are many stand-alone restaurants. I have also been to the original one in Hapeville, Ga...the Dwarf House...

This restaurant is definitely the gold standard when it comes to customer service.

Love Your Videos I was Born 1954. Thanks for Sharing. It must take a lot of Research.

Had my first Chick-fil-A today. Great chicken and inside dining was not busy at all despite the drive-thru having a huge line. I will return!

I love when you do fast food or older restaurant chains and I know I’ve asked in the past but can you do a video for Bobs Big Boy which has a great history and spanned out to other locations in different states operating under different names kind of like Carl’s Jr. and Hardee’s. Bobs Big Boy would be so perfect for your channel Recollection Road

It's the Cathy family business and they can do what they want. This is called freedom and this is their American dream!!!

I only came to love ChikFilA very recently but as a teen, I remember being at Metro center in PHX Az. being offered a free sample on a toothpick as I walked by with my friends.... It was soooo sweet. Now I eat the nuggets and kale salad... But then I preferred pizza or burgers.

Great Video. I live next door to Hapeville, Georgia. I have eaten many times at the first "house" restaurant. They added on to it over the years and sadly have torn it down to build the Largest Chick-Fil-A restaurant ever. It is still in the works. I wish they would have kept the original house it started in. When I moved in the area they actually still served Hamburgers! This was about 15 years ago.

I love chick fil a! It always tastes so much fresher! Great company! Love that they stay private ❤️

I'm your newest subscriber I definitely love Chick-fil-A I was one of the first 10 customers at the new Hawaii location in the mall amazing customer service

This is so neat! I didn't realize the chain was so old!

I don’t know when it started but when they open a new restaurant the first 100 customers get a free year of meals.

I remember the billboards that featured a cow with a sign around its neck saying “Eat more Chicken!” 😂

My wife truly is a Chick-Fil-A fan when we travel to Florida down I -75 she will only wanna eat there on the stops. Of course I love it too but once in a while I wanna Big Mac or some Krystals. LOL

Chick Fil A will open their first restaurant in Puerto Rico in 2022!! 😃👍👍

When you know how all the other fast food joints operate, it's a real disgrace that they got so much flak just because the owner supported his church. Funny, but the only other really good place--In n Out--is also Christian and family owned. I'm not a Christian, but I have to respect that. Glad the public saw the light and set itself free to enjoy the sandwiches. We don't have to all go along with anyone's religion, whether traditional or secular. A bully is a bully, and the end doesn't justify the means.

I've never been to a Chick-Fil-A. Having watched your video, I will do so soon.

Have never had Chick-fil-A. Only heard of it since moving to PA.

They are the BEST!!

Again as allways love your channel. Love Chick-fil-A but seriously miss there coleslaw

I remember eating at Chick fil A restaurants for over 40 years, and I enjoyed the sandwiches there.

Great video!

Chick fil A has a great way who to run things . The food looks great fresh and with fresh ingredients that brings out the flavor in the chicken.

Remember their former mascot, Doodles? A chicken who ate chicken!

My memory is Chick-Fil A is my daughter playing The Cow Princess and Giving me a special hug.

Good memories of going to Chick fil A, with dear friends and also enjoying the beautiful Christmas displays every year.

I love this restaurant. I wish we had one in this town

Have you done one on BOB'S BIG BOY? If now, would you please!!

The only restaurant I’ve seen with 50 car drive thru lines and the wait isn’t long.

Daisy Dell in rapid city did a great job with Turkey and fries. Enjoyed the video

Cathy puts the customer first besides on Sunday... 🤦‍♂️ No Cathy doesn't like Stockholders! He told his daughter to never go public! They will control you too much.

There was a chic fil a at my college ,and for a month when you bought a chicken sandwich, you got a coupon for a free sandwich if you filled an online survey. Long story short, I bought one sandwich and got free chicken sandwich’s for a month

The Dwarf House and the fried peach pies, I miss GA.

Everytime I go through the drive through, I say, "Gimme three regular CFA sandwiches, 3 tubes of mayonnaise, and a large diet lemonade!!"

First time I had CFA was in Columbus Square Mall (now gone) in Columbus, Georgia around 1980-81. It wasn’t in a food court - just in between regular stores. As soon as I exited the main anchor store (Sears) into the hallway, the aroma hit me and drew me right in. I’d never smelled or tasted anything like that. It was my favorite for decades. I still like it, but after the 90s, it changed somewhat. Maybe it’s just me getting old, lol.

Bring back cole slaw on your menu Chick-fil-A

I remember the one in San Jacinto Mall, Baytown, Texas that opened in 1981. The mall is gone, but Chick fil A has flourished

I go to Chick-Fil-A at least five to six times a month. And the original Dwarf House in Hapeville is being rebuilt from the ground up, reopening in 2022 as a much much bigger place. I can't wait for that to happen.

where I come from, I remember Chic-Fil-A. There was never a K. I remember this because I remember my first Chic-Fil-A restaurant. It was in the Southwest Plaza mall in Colorado. The franchise was new at the time and this store was busy. I remember the bench seats and the front counter. My family would go there because we loved the chicken. Far better than say KFC, no disrespect. But I remember the sign. I remember wondering as a child, and not on just one occasion, why the company spelled chicken without the K? Even my brother remembers thinking is was somehow Chic meaning classy like the fashion brand.

I always seem to want Chick-fil-A on Sunday.

Loved the one in Jeffersonville mall in Indiana. The food was great!

I swear I could live on chicken sandwiches everyday. I never get tired of eating them.

I remember when you could only go to Chik-fil-A in the mall. I can also remember the song from the commercials in the late '70's❤️ Methodist Hospital in the Texas Medical Center has also adopted the "my pleasure " response to a thank you.

I love chick fil A sandwiches. The best part is the Chick Fil A sauce that you can purchase at Stop and Shop, a local grocery store. This sauce is awesome and I use this on all kind of meat.

My first ever Chick-Fil-A was at Greenbrier Mall. My first cousin worked there. I'd estimate that was around 1969!

I remember back in 1971, there was a Chick-Fil-A at the Dutch Square Mall in Columbia, SC; my mom and I were shopping seemingly all night, but we rested our feet and got an order of french fries there; it seemed SO COOL that we were eating in a restaurant...inside a shopping mall! (Remember, this is 1971 we're talking about)

My very first Chick-fil-A 😋 was in Troy's Somerset Mall. Chick-fil-A's Somerset Mall is a pricey location. Troy, Michigan is a Detroit, Michigan rich suburb,and the Troy Somerset Mall is an expensive location 😳.

I had never heard of this chain until I moved to the Midwest. I didn’t understand the hype. Folks are nuts for these sandwiches and the location traffic proves it, during all operating hours. They’re quite an operation! Great product, too! Need to not have fried chicken all that often, but I’d walk past any KFC, or Church’s a dozen times for Chick - Fil - A

I was lucky enough to meet trick Kathy in 2007 in Atlanta at the Boy Scout annual national meetings where he received the highest award given to a volunteer for our nation in Boy scouting the silver Buffalo. 😇 RIP

I support Chick-Fil-A, not necessarily because of their food, but because of their cause. They are steadfast in their beliefs; refuse to go public despite the fact that they could benefit from that. God bless them . Stay true to your beliefs, and if people oppose you, they won't support you. So be it. The Lord supports your day of rest (despite our need to eat your delicious food).

Love Chik Fil-A food is always good and yes always very polite and friendly staff compared to other places for sure 👍

I remember going to Texas as an 11 year old kid and saw my first chic fil a restaurant outside of mall. Mind blowing 🤯

By far the best fast food restuarant around. We love Chick fil A and always choose them first when traveling or anytime.

I don't live near a Chick-fil-A anymore. I used to visit quite frequently. They've discontinued a lot of my favorites, but I still like their chicken sandwich. I used to order their chicken salad sandwich, coleslaw and cheesecake on a regular basis.

Rest on the Sabbath day ! Yes , the 4th commandment .

Great company thank God they are in our country

I agree with Trublu, your videos takes me back to simpler times, chick f l, is the best!!, I love KFC, but... chick F L. Is my favorite. , several years ago CFL had a calendar for 10.00, each month there was a free food item, around 2007 CFL employees would give free coupons for a food item at the door, now, theres no coupons, no calendars, humm, I wonder what Mr.Cathy would have to say about that now days?, I understand that it's up to the owners to decide what's free, but still, as much money as the franchise makes, a free sandwich couldn't hurt their budget. But their still my favorite. Thanks for sharing another great video. 😊🌹🌻

It’s too bad the company decided to reduce the size of their chicken fillet shortly after Mr. Cathey passed. The sandwiches used to be such a good size and the value was there. Now there is inconsistencies in the sizes of sandwiches. It’s a shame because it’s opposite of putting the customer first.

God Bless these folks! Stick to what's RIGHT!

i remember when i was a kid, that was one of the few reasons that i would want to go to a shopping mall. the water fountains, arcades, and chick-fil-A. for the most part, you could only find them in shopping malls back in the 80's and 90's. now, it would be highly unlikely to find a chick-fil-a in a shopping mall.

Oh dear, I told myself "I'll post a pic of their beautiful Christmas display here when they're on." Oooops, this isn't like Facebook or Messenger 🤦🤣