Facts we can source about this employer, with the year of every figure.
By AtiveSite · Published 07/11/2026 · Updated 07/11/2026 · Every figure is linked to its source below.
Chick-fil-A ranks #197 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers, with about 35,574 employees worldwide (2021). It is headquartered in Georgia.
| Fact ⇅ | Value ⇅ |
|---|---|
| Rank among the 200 | 197 |
| Headquarters | Georgia |
| Industry | Restaurants |
| Employees (global) | 35,574 (2021) |
| Founded | {{unbulleted list |'''The Dwarf Grill''':{{start date and ag |
| Website | [http://www.chick-fil-a.com/ chick-fil-a.com][http://www.chick-fil-a.ca/ chick-f |
Headcount is global, includes workers outside the US and may differ from the company's latest annual report.
The company's home state is Georgia: median household income $79,991, unemployment 3.3%, state income tax: flat 5.19%.
| Company ⇅ | Industry ⇅ | Employees ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Home Depot | Retail (home improvement) | 470,000 |
| United Parcel Service of America | Courier | 460,000 |
| Coca-Cola | Beverage | 65,900 |
| Genuine Parts | 60,000 | |
| Waffle House | Restaurants | 40,000 |
| Company ⇅ | Headquarters ⇅ | Employees ⇅ |
|---|---|---|
| Chipotle Mexican Grill | California | 130,301 |
| CBOCS Properties | Tennessee | 76,730 |
| Texas Roadhouse | Kentucky | 64,900 |
| Cheesecake Factory | California | 47,500 |
| Waffle House | Georgia | 40,000 |
About 35,574 worldwide (2021), per the company's reported figure.
Georgia.
It ranks #197 among the 200 largest US-headquartered employers by global headcount.