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Chick-fil-A CEO reaffirms Sunday closure policy despite billions in lost sales

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Chick-fil-A's CEO, Andrew Cathy, has stated the company will not change its long-standing policy of closing on Sundays, despite the potential for billions in lost sales. This tradition, started by founder S. Truett Cathy, is seen as a core value that prioritizes employee well-being and family time over maximizing profit. The chain achieved $23.9 billion in sales in 2025 operating only six days a week, outperforming many competitors who are open daily. AI

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Chick-fil-A CEO reaffirms Sunday closure policy despite billions in lost sales

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  1. Fortune TIER_1 English(EN) · Heather Occhino ·

    Chick-fil-A hit $23.9 billion in sales while closed every Sunday. Its CEO explains why that won’t change, even if it costs the chain billions

    Andrew Cathy told NBC’s Today the 80-year-old policy is “just too important” to reconsider, even as the family-owned chain outsells nearly every rival while open just six days a week.

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