Chick-fil-A likely loses millions of dollars by refusing to open on Sundays. But the strategy is still worth it for the chicken chain.
Chick-fil-A earned $10.46 billion in U.S. systemwide sales in 2018, despite being closed every Sunday. Missing out on 14% of possible open business days likely cost the chain more than $1 billion, according to 24/7 Wall Street.
Chick-fil-A is well known for its advertising touting chicken over beef.
But at a handful of restaurants, the chain has been quietly serving steak and hamburgers for decades.
The restaurants also serve a host of other exclusive dishes, such as fried okra and collard greens, that aren’t available at Chick-fil-A restaurants nationwide.
We visited one of the locations in Hapeville, Georgia to get a taste of the menu.
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