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When does Chick-fil-A stop serving breakfast?

The popular restaurant is always closed on Sundays

WITH over 2,600 locations across the country, Chick-fil-A has become a breakfast staple for some Americans.

Chick-fil-A foodies are eager to know when they can stop by the fast food chain for its morning munchies.

Back in 1946, Chick-fil-A opened as the Dwarf Grill
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Back in 1946, Chick-fil-A opened as the Dwarf GrillCredit: Reuters

What time does Chick-fil-A stop serving breakfast?

Chick-fil-A is an American restaurant that specializes in chicken sandwiches.

It was originally founded in College Park, Georgia, in 1946. Its original name was the Dwarf Grill, but it was eventually renamed Chick-fil-A in 1967.

The eatery stops serving breakfast at 10:30 am every day, except for Sundays, as the restaurant is closed, according to its website.

The fast-food chain operates more than 2,605 restaurants, primarily in the US. They also have locations in Puerto Rico and Canada.

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Chick-fil-A also offers catering services for parties and events within the country.

What are some of the popular menu items?

The most popular menu items at Chick-fil-A are the chicken nuggets, waffle fries, the classic Chick-fil-A chicken sandwich, and the spicy deluxe chicken sandwich. The restaurant unveiled its Caramel Crumble Milkshake in August 2023.

As for breakfast, some go-to options for customers include the breakfast burrito, Chick-n-Mini sandwiches, the Greek yogurt parfait and a fresh fruit cup.

The chicken biscuit is a popular breakfast item on the chain's menu
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The chicken biscuit is a popular breakfast item on the chain's menuCredit: Chick-fil-A

The company implemented healthier breakfast sandwiches in 2016 when it started serving the Egg White Grill.

"At Chick-fil-A, we're constantly looking for innovative and delicious ways to meet the needs of our guest," David Farmer, vice president of menu strategy and development, said in a press release. 

"We understand the importance of breakfast and the impact it has throughout the day. 

“We tested the Egg White Grill in select markets across the country, including our busiest restaurants in Manhattan, and our customers gave us great feedback."

The restaurant also offers iced coffees, American hot coffees, and juices with their meals.

Chick-fil-A fast facts

The restaurant was first launched in 1946 before rebranding itself to the chain we know and love today

  • The first 100 customers at a new Chick-fil-A restaurant get free Chick-fil-A for a year
  • There are currently 2,065 locations in the US
  • Only three states don’t have a Chick-fil-A restaurant (Alaska, Vermont and Hawaii)
  • Its grilled nuggets took seven years and $50 million to create
  • The company is privately owned and will not go public on the stock market
  • The restaurants make their pickles on-site and they have a secret menu

Why is Chick-fil-A closed on Sundays?

Many of the company's values are backed by the religious beliefs of its founder, S. Truett Cathy, who was a devout Southern Baptist. 

All Chick-fil-A restaurants are also closed on Thanksgiving and Christmas.

The company's official statement of corporate purpose says that the business exists "To glorify God by being a faithful steward of all that is entrusted to us and “to have a positive influence on all who come in contact with Chick-fil-A."

The founder of Chick-fil-A wanted the restaurant's mission to reflect his religious beliefs
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The founder of Chick-fil-A wanted the restaurant's mission to reflect his religious beliefsCredit: © 2020 SOPA Img

Cathy, a self-described evangelical Christian, said he decided to close the restaurant on Sundays to honor his religious beliefs. 

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“One of the most visible examples of this is our decision to close on Sunday. 

“Our decision to close on Sunday was our way of honoring God and of directing our attention to things that mattered more than our business,” the late founder stated.

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