A popular company whose corporate goal is to close its restaurants every Sunday to “glorify God” has set a new sales record in 2023, new data has revealed.
According to data cited by Technomic Ignite, Chick-fil-A generated sales of $21.58 billion in 2023, an increase of 14.7 percent compared to 2022 ($18.81 billion), and 2021 ($15.0 billion). USD), an increase of 43 percent. National restaurant news.
Incredibly, the restaurant chain has “virtually doubled its total sales since 2018,” the website states.
According to Nation Restaurant News, the 14.7x sales growth in 2023 is expected to be higher than its closest competitors in the chicken category, Popeyes (10%, $5.51 billion) and KFC (1.7%, $5.17 billion). ).
Chick-fil-A restaurants close Sunday. It’s a tradition he started in 1946, when founder Tuyette Cathy closed his first restaurant in Hapeville, Georgia, on Sundays.
“Having worked seven days a week in a 24-hour restaurant, Tuyet realized the importance of closing on Sundays, so he and his employees could have a day off and spend time with their families and loved ones. You can enjoy your time with us and worship if you wish, a practice we still support today,” Chick-fil-A’s website states.
The company’s official corporate purpose is to “glorify God by being faithful stewards of all that is entrusted to us,” and to “positively impact everyone who comes into contact with Chick-fil-A.” The company’s website says, “It’s about giving.”
Kathy, who passed away in 2014, was a Christian. His family still runs the business.
“From the beginning, Mr. Tuyet based his business on Biblical principles, which he believed were also good business principles. Since 1982, our corporate purpose has guided everything we do.” says Chick-fil-A’s website. “We put purpose front and center because it helps us govern our business and work and positively impact everyone we meet.”
Last summer, Chick-fil-A was ranked No. 1 in America’s annual Favorite Restaurant. American customer satisfaction index 9 years in a row. The index examines Americans’ attitudes toward major restaurants.
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Michael Faust has covered the intersection of faith and news for 20 years. His story was published in Baptist Press. Christianity Today, Christian Poecent, of leaf chronicle, of toronto star and of knoxville news sentinel.
