Cathy decided that if the best cut of beef was the fillet, the boneless breast could be considered the fillet of chicken, or chicken fillet. To distinguish Chick-fil-A, he tweaked the spelling, capitalizing the “A” to represent “top quality.”

Just like the Chick-fil-A Cows, sometimes we all have a hard time spelling. We get it. It’s easy to misspell “Chick-fil-A.” We’ve seen “Chik-fil-a,” “Chickfilet,” “Chick-a-fil” and more.

When we first opened our doors in 1967, our founder Truett Cathy wanted the company’s name to reflect the top quality customers should expect each time they visited a restaurant. That’s why he chose Chick-fil-A: “Chick” to represent our signature menu item, and “fil-A” as a play on the word “filet,” with a small twist.

It traces its origins to a restaurant called Dwarf Grill That’s the name of the restaurant that S. Truett Cathy opened in 1946 in Hapeville, Georgia. The name was later changed to Dwarf House.

Atlanta’s Greenbriar Shopping Center

Chick-fil-A founder S. Truett Cathy is a devout Christian who has taught Sunday School for over 51 years and whose religious beliefs permeate the company to this day.

Only three states don’t have a Chick-fil-A restaurant. Chick-fil-A has made its way into nearly every U.S. state. There are locations in 47 states, plus Washington D.C. The only states it has yet to set up in are Alaska, Hawaii and Vermont.

Chicken is a great source of protein, and Chick-fil-A does offer more healthy options than several other fast food restaurants. However, the restaurant’s food is still highly processed, so consider having it only occasionally for optimal health.

10 Fast-Food Restaurants That Serve Healthy Foods

1. Chipotle. Chipotle Mexican Grill is a restaurant chain that specializes in foods like tacos and burritos.
2. Chick-fil-A. Chick-fil-A is a fast-food restaurant that specializes in chicken sandwiches.
3. Wendy’s.
4. McDonald’s.
5. Ruby Tuesday.
6. The Cheesecake Factory.
7. KFC.
8. Subway.

That said, here are 21 healthier entree alternatives from popular fast-food chains:

1. KFC Honey BBQ Sandwich.
2. KFC Tender Roast Sandwich (without sauce)
3. Chick-fil-A Chargrilled Chicken Sandwich.
4. Hardee’s Charbroiled BBQ Chicken Sandwich.
5. Carl’s Jr Charbroiled BBQ Chicken Sandwich.
6. Wendy’s Ultimate Grill Sandwich.

Healthiest Drinks at Chick fil-A

• Coffee. One of the healthiest drinks on their menu is the basic cup of coffee.
• Chick-fil A Unsweetened Iced Tea.
• Diet Lemonade.
• DASANI Bottled Water.
• Simply Orange.
• 1% Chocolate Milk.
• Honest Kids Apple Juice.
• 1% White Milk.

The worst offender on Chick-fil-A’s menu is cookies and cream, offering 610 calories, 25 grams of fat, and a whopping 85 grams of carbohydrates for a small shake. The summer season-only peach milkshake is even worse, though, with 670 calories, 22 grams of fat, and 106 grams of carbs.

8 Healthy Chick-fil-A Menu Items You Need to Order

• Egg White Grill.
• 12-Count Grilled Nuggets.
• Grilled Chicken Sandwich Without the Bun.
• Spicy Southwest Salad With Chili Lime Vinaigrette.
• Grilled Chicken Cool Wrap.
• Chicken Noodle Soup.
• Superfood Side.
• Ice Dream Cone.

Chick-fil-A Nuggets

The issue of to eat or not to eat at Chick-fil-A boils down largely to personal preference: No one should eat at a restaurant where they or their loved ones might feel uncomfortable because of a hostile political stance. Chick-fil-A has been slinging its chicken sandwiches since the ’40s.

For decades, Popeyes, which is owned by Restaurant Brands International, has cooked “cajun” food inspired by black culture, presented racially representative marketing, and offered practical rungs to entrepreneurship. In the 80s, more than a fifth of the restaurant’s franchises were owned by black entrepreneurs.

Alvin C. Copeland Sr. is the mastermind behind Popeyes, a chain of restaurants specializing in spicy, New Orleans-style chicken. Chicken on the Run, which became Popeyes, opened its doors in 1972. That one restaurant has grown into a multi-billion business, which is owned by Restaurant Brands International.

Al Copeland

But don’t just take it from me — this is the (not-so-secret) secret that’s fueled the love affair so many people have with Chick-fil-A. It’s the pickle brine! Well before being fried to perfection, the chicken breasts are brined with pickle juice for super-juicy, tender meat. People go wild for this chicken.

The notable pickle taste comes from the pickles on top, while the chicken itself has a salt-sugar brine that, according to the ingredients list, also has MSG, a chemical that makes everything taste good. You can, of course, use pickle juice as a marinade or brine for chicken.

Originally Answered: Why are Chick-fil-A employees so nice? It’s because they hire young people people who have great attitudes and these employees get rigorous training. They are trained to go above & beyond for their customers.

The McDonalds artisan grilled chicken was higher protein on a per-calorie basis. In the fried chicken category, Chik-fil-A was rated as healthier than the McDonalds, because it was higher in protein and lower in fat, but it was also higher in calories and salt than McDonalds. Wendy’s was rated higher than both.