7 Things You Didn’t Know About Chick-fil-A in Celebration of National Cow Appreciation Day

Author Hollywood Kyle

July 14th, 2020 8:00 AM

July 15th is National Cow Appreciation Day… yes this does exist. Every year since 2005 Chick-fil-A has celebrated by giving customers the chance to show their appreciation by dressing up like a cow in order to receive a free entrée. Though this year’s in-store celebration has been postponed with customer safety in mind, you can still grab your favorite menu items via drive-thru or delivery.

Check out these fun facts about this cow-saving (but no so much of a savior of chicken) fast food empire.

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  No burgers are sold. Chick-fil-A is known for its chicken and its chicken alone. Though other fast food restaurants have chicken nuggets and sandwiches on their menus, Chick-fil-A is regarded by many as being the best of the best. Choosing to specialize in chicken has helped the company stand out and differentiate itself from competitors.

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  The “A” in Chick-fil-A is capitalized for a reason. In 1964 Chick-fil-A founder Truett Cathy perfected the recipe for what would become his famous chicken sandwich. Committed to using only the best ingredients, the capital “A” in the company’s name means “grade A top quality”; a promise they’ve kept for decades.

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  They serve breakfast too. If you’re looking for breakfast on the go without having to sacrifice quality, Chick-fil-A has you covered. With unique and delicious options for the most important meal of the day, these menu items won’t disappoint. Try the Egg White Grill, Chicken Biscuit or even the hash browns, but make sure to get there before 10:30 am.
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  They’re closed on Sundays. Truett Cathy made the decision to close his restaurant on Sundays after opening his first location in Hapeville, Georgia in 1946. Having previously worked in the restaurant industry, Truett saw the importance of closing on Sundays so he and his employees could have a day off and worship if they choose. This practice is still upheld throughout the company today.

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  Chick-fil-A sauce was created by accident. That’s right, the special sauce many of us know and love was created by mistake. It all started when a Virginia Chick-fil-A operator introduced his own honey mustard recipe and an employee accidentally mixed barbecue sauce into it. Turns out the combination wasn’t bad! According a 2012 tweet from the company, the sauce is a mixture of honey mustard, barbecue sauce and ranch dressing.

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  Friendly employees are kind of their thing. Ever leave Chick-Fil-A with a smile on your face? That might just be because of their employees who are known to be exceptionally friendly and polite. Team members are trained to be well-mannered and pay attention to the small pleasantries that make for a positive customer experience. Replacing phrases like “you’re welcome” with “my pleasure” has become part of their culture.
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  In 2019, Chick-fil-A became America’s 3rd Largest Restaurant Chain. Behind only McDonald’s and Starbucks, this chicken chain’s massive growth led it to become the third largest restaurant chain in the U.S. by sales with $10.46 billion in 2018. With quality food, friendly employees and an overall commitment to excellence, it’s not hard to see why.

Written by Brianna Pisacane

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