5 Reasons I Would NEVER Buy a Chick-Fil-A

Chick-fil-A is ridiculously successful! In this video I visit a Chick-fil-A to show you what the experience is like. But even though I have over 30 years of experience owning and operating restaurants, I would never buy a Chick-Fil-A! In this episode I will give you the top five reasons why not.
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[@woltersworld]

Wow. This is super interesting. I had no idea. And im only on number #3

[@therealpaulreiser]

Thanks for checking out my video Professor! Just wait ‘til you get to number 5🤯

[@toddlemons5952]

You cannot buy a Chick Fil A!!!!! No franchisee owns anything. They are operators. Corporate owns all buildings and equipment. Operator has zero equity.

[@basedpatriotLT]

So basically you pay 10k in order to be hired as a restaurant manager and your salary is based on how well you run it. What would be the difference between some chain simply hiring store operators on a salary + heavy bonuses based on performance? Same thing essentially?

[@basedpatriotLT]

So do they actually require that you work 40 hours a week or whatever hugh number inside your restaurant? Can not you own 1 and work like 20 hours a week inside? (And rest of your time spend on other businesses)

[@christinatr2741]

you can't own any other businesses if you are a franchise owner for CFA

[@AndrewSchmickle]

FYI you can have more than one location. Our local operator has 3 (2 brick and mortar, one mall food court). Around 15% of all operators have multiple units.

[@therealpaulreiser]

Thanks for taking the time to reply. I was talking pretty fast, but *** DISCLAIMER*** I quickly said, "for the most part" in the video. They do offer experienced successful operators additional opportunities from time to time per their website description. I had no idea it had gotten up to 15 percent, wow! I think they are struggling to a to find the level of operator they are accustomed to so they are starting to give more stores to established operators to fuel growth as they increase expansion. I'm just speculating on that. Thanks again for the comment!

[@ismaelmadrigal]

Shut you up pretty quick😂😂😂 have people that watch videos and don’t pay attention, that’s how you know they wouldn’t make it owning a business

[@drivingforbills7285]

Interesting video so now knowing this information. Owning a Chik Fil A is a lifelong investment. But at apprx 300,000/year, what are the operator’s responsibilities? What are Chil Fil A’s responsibilities. Who does payroll and pay the income taxes on the business. You need to give more info and not just 5 reasons why.

[@MrVee24]

You are very honest. I love it.

[@FranchiseCityOnline]

Thanks for the shout-out! Great content looking forward to more

[@therealpaulreiser]

Your channel is definitely the Gold Standard for explaining the pros and cons of Franchises! Thank you for checking out our video!

[@saammahakala]

6:16 I thought they took half? Wouldn't that make it $150k a year for the operator?

[@therealpaulreiser]

The $300K is the amount left to the operator after Chik fil a takes half. So the average profit would be $600K , chik fil a gets half and the operator gets half. Thanks for checking out my video and taking the time to comment!

[@jamesford7182]

Gee, I wonder if they will ever survive without you.

[@therealpaulreiser]

I think they will get by... somehow! 😂

[@therealpaulreiser]

Do you think owning a Chick-Fil-A would be a good investment?

[@rlmiller007]

On my first visit I thought that having only the 2 pickles was because of COVID shortages. That was the worst sandwich I have ever tried eating. I threw half to the seagulls.

[@diesel961]

It’s official. I just finished my last chicken sandwich in a while . It tasted like ass, I’m on KZbin and realized they change the recipe for some reason. No wonder it tasted so weird

[@rileybird1]

I’m surprised you know what ass tastes like.

[@allstatemademehomele]

McDonald's own all their franchisees real estate as well. The franchises is open in some case 24 hrs a day. It cost a fortune to own a McDonald's franchise. Their training for hiring employees doesn't seem good. Chick-fil-A seem to be a wonderful experience to visit. The employees seem to love their job.

[@ChampionMindset]

Thanks for sharing Paul! Good stuff as always👊 I was actually thinking about getting into one😂😎🙈

[@therealpaulreiser]

Hey Raz! Thanks for the encouragement! You would definitely have a better chance than me! Thanks for checking out the video 👍

[@theendorsement]

VERY interesting video SG! Tons of informative and fun... ENDORSED!!!

[@therealpaulreiser]

Thanks so much Eric! That is high praise!

[@jamiecoyne]

Average 5M in sales at a Chick-Fil-A. Did QSR magazine say what the figure was for Sonic?

[@therealpaulreiser]

Chick-Fil-A has REMARKABLE sales! Sonic is pretty strong for a QSR, average about 1.5M

[@RealJustinZiegler]

Great vid, Paul. Loved how you went on location and filmed it. Justin

[@therealpaulreiser]

Thank you Justin! I love to provide the most value possible when people are kind enough to spend time watching my videos! (and I never pass up a good excuse to visit Chick-Fil-A)

[@JoshWalshMusic]

This was really interesting. And I really enjoyed our discussion at Vidsummit last week. Cheers to your success.

[@therealpaulreiser]

Hey @joshwalshmusic Thanks for checking out the video, I'm so glad you enjoyed it! Also, I agree, great discussion at Vidsummit, thanks for joining us!

[@therealpaulreiser]

Freddie! You gotta check out their shakes my brother! Thank you for always commenting 👍🏻🔥

[@alexcain7703]

Reply my comment above. If you charge for something please provide that to customers. I don’t care if it’s busy or slow hours.

[@geekworthy7938]

Cult! 😂

[@therealpaulreiser]

Strong word… I would say… popular! Very popular. Ridiculously popular… okay, cult! 😂

[@JayMaverick]

Great video and very interesting to watch, just unfortunate topic and title choice. Came here from Nate Black btw 😜

[@EleganX627]

Just found you on Reyes’ channel, I got to say you make better content than a lot of big KZbinrs, if you can keep my conscious listening to you while I’m doing something else at home or while working, then you are a really special and interesting person , keep making great content! New subscriber🙏🏼🤠

[@therealpaulreiser]

Thanks very much for the encouragement! I’m really glad you enjoyed the content, thank you for the sub!

[@phyliciavaldez693]

is it true that you have to work as a chick-fil-a employee before you can franchise one?

[@vvdd903]

thanks for the video Paul

[@therealpaulreiser]

My Pleasure!

[@alexcain7703]

So glad I found this channel. Sonic offers mobile pick up orders which is cool. But why the fuccccccccccccccc yall didn’t give correct order when we modify some items. So for eg if I want mayo and mustard on my burger why cannot you add that. You charge extra for jalapeños but why can’t you add that to y order? If I’m asking oreo and snickers blast y’all better be giving them.

[@therealpaulreiser]

Hey Alex, I'm so glad you found this channel as well! You should be able to customize your order... but hey, technology sometimes doesn't like to cooperate! In your app after pressing the burger you want you can then hit the button that says "customize". You touch the items you want to take off or add, this should include jalapenos. If you are not getting exactly what you want, they may be reading the order wrong in the kitchen, unfortunately that happens sometimes. Please call the Sonic you are visiting, or press the red button at your stall when you get there to ask for assistance. I hope this helps! Thanks for checking out my channel!

[@HusseinDoha]

I first thought this was a video why you will not buy for social reasons (like Kathy's position on same sex marriage and religion). But you drifted to business and I noticed it's a business channel. Love it. I subscribed

[@therealpaulreiser]

Hi Justice, I'm glad you gave my channel a chance! Thanks for subscribing! Is there any particular business content you would like me to talk about?