How many employees work at Chick-fil-A?
Chick-fil-A, Inc. has 72,896 employees, according to Revelio Labs workforce intelligence data. The YoY growth rate is -10.1%.
Data source: Revelio Labs Coverage: Global workforce Latest update: September 2025
About Chick-fil-A
In 1967, S. Truett Cathy opened the first Chick-fil-A restaurant and created a partnership with Doris Williams, who became the first Chick-fil-A Operator. From there, the Chick-fil-A franchise business model was born. Today, most Chick-fil-A restaurants are locally owned and operated by independent, franchised Operators who are devoted to their communities and Team Members. As a Team Member, you can expect a welcoming and supportive culture, personal and professional growth opportunities, and the flexibility to thrive inside and outside of work. Learn more about what makes working at Chick-fil-A restaurants so unique here: chick-fil-a.com/hiring.
As of September 2025
Chick-fil-A
workforce metrics
Headcount
72.9k
Avg. Salary
$40.7k
Tenure
3.1yr
Growth Rate
-10.1%
Hiring Rate
Attrition Rate
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Employee Headcount
Interactive chart of Chick-fil-A annual worldwide employee count from 2023 to 2025.
- Chick-fil-A total number of employees in 2025 was 72,837.081, a 10.1% decline from 2024.
- Chick-fil-A total number of employees in 2024 was 78,302.989, a 6.9% decline from 2023.
- Chick-fil-A total number of employees in 2023 was 83,488.073, a 3.4% decline from 2022.
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Employee Geographic Breakdown
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Active Job Postings
Interactive chart of Chick-fil-A annual active job postings from 2023 to 2025.
- Chick-fil-A active job postings in 2025 was 34,560, a 21.1% increase from 2024.
- Chick-fil-A active job postings in 2024 was 29,463, a 27.8% increase from 2023.
- Chick-fil-A active job postings in 2023 was 22,279, a 47.5% increase from 2022.
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Employee Sentiment
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