Founders

S. Truett Cathy was the founder and chairman of Chick-fil-A, Inc. He opened his tiny Atlanta diner in 1946, and, while he was famous for creating the Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich, Truett was also known for his servant leadership and great generosity.

I love food, I think eating is one of the most enjoyable things

Our founder S. Truett Cathy started a small business in 1946, The Dwarf Grill, with his brother Ben in Atlanta. Through the years, that restaurant prospered and led Truett to further the success of his business.