Is a bulk CO2 tank required at all Chick Fil A restaurants?
Chick_Fil_A Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
e and exclusive business judgment of Chick-fil-A any Equipment becomes worn out due to normal wear and tear and such Equipment cannot reasonably be repaired, then Chick-fil-A will replace such Equipment at its own expense. The Operator is responsible for and must replace at the Operator's own expense any and all equipment or other items not listed on Schedule 1 but used in the operation of the Business, as and to the extent such equipment and other items become worn out.
Schedule 1 to Exhibit D to Lease
LIST OF EQUIPMENT
Beverage & Ice Cream
- Beverage dispensing system (drink towers, carbonators, and regulators)
- Beverage bag-in-box system & rack
- Coffee brewer(s)
- Tea brewer(s)
- Lemonade dispenser(s)
- Lemon juicer (not in all Restaurants)
- Ice cream machine(s)
- Refrigerated milkshake base dispenser
- Milkshare spinner (s)
- Water filtration system (not at all Restaurants)
- Bulk CO2 tank (not at all Restaurants)
- Water Booster Pump (not in all Restaurants)
- Reverse osmosis/softener water system (not in all Restaurants
Source: Item 23 — Receipts (FDD pages 103–600)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chick Fil A's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, a bulk CO2 tank is not required at all restaurant locations. The equipment list specifies that certain items, including the bulk CO2 tank, are 'not at all Restaurants'. This indicates that the necessity of a bulk CO2 tank depends on the specific requirements and setup of individual Chick Fil A restaurants.
For a prospective Chick Fil A franchisee, this means that the initial equipment costs and operational requirements may vary depending on whether or not a bulk CO2 tank is needed for their particular location. It is important to clarify with Chick Fil A during the site selection and setup process whether a bulk CO2 tank will be necessary, as this will impact the overall investment and ongoing operational considerations.
Other equipment that may or may not be required at all Chick Fil A restaurants includes a lemon juicer, water filtration system, water booster pump, reverse osmosis/softener water system, radiant/conveyor toaster, griddles, hotplates, and a thermalizer. The specific equipment list should be reviewed carefully to understand the potential variability in equipment requirements across different locations.