"For the company, opening a new franchise isn’t about the money; it’s about making sure they chose the right candidate to better their business. Because Chick-fil-A has such a unique company culture and business model, they only accept about 80 applications out of the 20,000 they receive each year.
“We seek to find the very best business partners who find great joy in making other people’s days. They do so with a combination of great business acumen, an entrepreneurial spirit, and a passion for serving others,” Chick-fil-A spokeswoman Amanda Hannah told Business Insider. “Chick-fil-A operators must be as comfortable rolling up their sleeves in the kitchen as they are shaking hands in the dining room.”
Ok. That partly explains how corporate selects their franchisees, but it doesn't explain why there are so many of these Chick-fil-A restaurants.
For that answer, you'll have to click here.
One more? When you say "thank you" to your Chick-Fil-A server, you won't hear "you're welcome."
Expect something even better!
H/t: Maggies Farm
