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Samuel Truett Cathy began his journey in 1946 with a humble diner called the Dwarf Grill in College Park, Georgia. He laid the foundation for Chick-fil-A, a fried chicken empire rooted in Southern hospitality.

Known for its signature chicken sandwich and for being closed on Sundays, the brand grew steadily through family values and customer service. Today, with over 2,300 locations across 47 U.S. states, Chick-fil-A dominates the specialty chicken sandwich market.