When did Chick-fil-A Supply, LLC begin operations?
Chick_Fil_A Franchise · 2025 FDDAnswer from 2025 FDD Document
Chick-fil-A Supply, LLC ("CFA Supply") is our affiliate. CFA Supply is a Georgia limited liability company formed on November 13, 2018 under the name CFA D2Services, LLC. The name of the company was changed to Chick-fil-A Supply, LLC on April 16, 2019. The principal business address for CFA Supply is 5200 Buffington Road, Atlanta, GA 30349-2998. CFA Supply is an approved distributor to carry food products, ingredients, and supplies to franchised, licensed, and company and affiliate owned Chick-fil-A Restaurants. CFA Supply purchases proprietary products from Chick-fil-A, our affiliate Bay Center described in the following paragraph, and other suppliers and resells and delivers them to Chick-fil-A's franchisees, licensees, and company and affiliate owned Chick-fil-A Restaurants in geographic areas where it operates. CFA Supply may be the only approved primary distributor serving the geographic area where it operates. CFA Supply began operations in July 2019.
Source: Item 1 — The Franchisor and any Parents, Predecessors, and Affiliates (FDD pages 7–15)
What This Means (2025 FDD)
According to Chick-fil-A's 2025 Franchise Disclosure Document, Chick-fil-A Supply, LLC (CFA Supply) began operations in July 2019. CFA Supply is an affiliate of Chick-fil-A, Inc. and acts as an approved distributor. It is responsible for carrying food products, ingredients, and supplies to Chick-fil-A restaurants, including franchised, licensed, company-owned, and affiliate-owned locations.
CFA Supply purchases proprietary products from Chick-fil-A, its affiliate Bay Center, and other suppliers. It then resells and delivers these products to Chick-fil-A's franchisees, licensees, and company and affiliate-owned restaurants within its operating geographic areas. In some regions, CFA Supply may be the exclusive primary distributor.
For a prospective Chick-fil-A franchisee, this means that CFA Supply will likely be a key supplier for their restaurant. Understanding CFA Supply's distribution network, product offerings, and any associated costs will be important for managing the restaurant's supply chain and overall profitability. Franchisees should inquire about the specific terms and conditions of working with CFA Supply during their due diligence process.