Why is Chick-fil-A getting so expensive for fast food?

Quality plus demand. Chick-fil-A doesn't have a "dollar menu" because they don't need a dollar menu to attract business. Through their customer service and quality they create "Raving Fans," who, by definition, come more often, pay full price and tell others about their positive experience. read more

Many people get fast food because it’s fast, not because it’s cheap. It’s about convenience. Sure you can get a meal at a “real restaurant” (by which I presume you mean a sit-down restaurant), but not everyone has time for that. read more

The only place where Chick-fil-A didn't rank highly was in speed of service. The average wait time at Chick-fil-A's drive thru is 4 minutes and 16 seconds, which is about 31 seconds longer than the average drive-thru wait time. The drive thru is an essential element to the fast-food business. read more

Chick-fil-A is a Christian-based fast food chain, recognized by their rule of being closed every single Sunday. According to the Chick-fil-A website,"Our founder, Truett Cathy, made the decision to close on Sundays in 1946 when he opened his first restaurant in Hapeville, Georgia. read more