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Chick-fil-A has gone from a cult favorite to a dominating presence on the fast food scene. The chicken chain now employs 120,000 people in 2,300 restaurants across 47 states, including New York. It first opened its doors to New Yorkers in October 2015, at the corner of 6th Avenue and 37th street in midtown Manhattan.

This particular location is one of the busiest in the nation, completing up to 3,500 transactions on some days.

To find out what it's actually like to work there, I spent a day with assistant director Monique Mendoza, who let me shadow her during her 6 a.m. to 3 p.m. Wednesday shift.

Here are the five most surprising things I learned on the job.

It's extremely hard to become a franchise owner

More than 20,000 people apply to be a Chick-fil-A franchisee every year and, of that batch, only 75 to 80 are selected. That's an acceptance rate of less than 1 percent.

The owner and operator of this location, Oscar Fittipaldi, ran a Philadelphia-based Chick-fil-A for five years before being selected to open the first Manhattan-based franchise. He's no longer affiliated with the Philly location, as Chick-fil-A prohibits most franchisees from opening multiple restaurants.

"I don't have a specific formula [for] why people are selected to become franchisees," says Fittipaldi, who spent 21 years as a merchant marine and ship captain before changing careers. "But one of the things that I would look [for] typically is: character, chemistry and competency. We need to make sure that the Chick-fil-A franchisees, when they come to the organization, they have a perfect chemistry with our brand.

"We're very unique in what we do, so the selection process is quite challenging for everyone."

Employees don't say, "You're welcome"

Any time a customer says, "Thank you," employees are trained to say, "My pleasure." The more mannerly response is meant to add an extra level of care and make the transaction seem more personal.

Mendoza, who has been saying "my pleasure" for the past seven years, says that it's ingrained in her vocabulary now and has become her go-to response even outside of work.

The chicken isn't the top-seller

The waffle fries are actually the main attraction. Preparation, I learned, is simple: We throw them into a basket, fry them in canola oil for two minutes, shake the basket out to drain the oil and add sea salt.

Mendoza estimates that, each day, their restaurant goes through 30 to 40 cases, each of which contains six bags of fries.

Most everything is handmade made fresh daily

Nearly everything on the Chick-fil-A menu is made from scratch each day starting with the biscuits. The "biscuit master" at this location, JaQuill, makes fresh batches from 6 a.m. to 10:30 a.m.

The chicken is breaded to order by hand, the lemonade is squeezed fresh from Sunkist lemons and the salads are made from fruits and vegetables delivered to the restaurant as many as six times per week.

The days are long

I didn't expect the work day to be easy by any means, but I didn't expect it to be so exhausting. By 10:30 a.m., after rolling biscuit dough, frying chicken and assembling sandwiches, I was starting to peter out - and the lunch rush hadn't even started.

Since I commuted from Manhattan, I didn't have to be up as early as most of the employees working the 6 a.m. shift, either. Mendoza, who commutes into the city from Weehawken, New Jersey, wakes up around 4 a.m. every day.

The early start time does mean an early finish time, which is a perk, says Mendoza. After work ends at 3 p.m., "I will be enjoying New York City," she tells me. "Exploring the city is my favorite thing."
Don't miss: Here's what it's like to work at one of the busiest Chick-fil-A locations in America

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Chick-fil-A has gone from a cult favorite to a dominating presence on the fast food scene. The chicken chain now employs 120,000 people in 2,300 restaurants across 47 states, including New York. It first opened its doors to New Yorkers in October 2015, at the corner of 6th Avenue and 37th street in midtown Manhattan.

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Chick-fil-A is dominating fast food.

The company generates more revenue per restaurant than any other fast-food chain in the US, and it's only open six days a week.

Chick-fil-A's average sales per restaurant in 2016 were $4.4 million, according to a new report from QSR magazine.. Its fried-chicken competitor KFC sold $1.1 million per restaurant that year.

Whataburger ranked a distant second to Chick-fil-A with $2.7 million in per-restaurant sales, followed by Panera and Jason's Deli.

Despite its relatively small size, Chick-fil-A also ranks highly in terms of its total sales.

The chain generated nearly $8 billion in revenue in 2016, making it the eighth-largest fast-food chain in the US, according to QSR.

Chick-fil-A has only 2,100 restaurants, and none of its restaurants are open on Sundays. For comparison, McDonald's has more than 14,100 locations in the US, Taco Bell has nearly 6,300, and KFC has more than 4,160 - most of which are open seven days a week.

Yet, Chick-fil-A generates more annual revenue than dozens of other chains that have more than twice as many US locations, including KFC, Pizza Hut, Domino's, and Arby's.

So what is the secret to Chick-fil-A's success?

Beyond the food, which gets high ratings from customers, many analysts point to Chick-fil-A's exceptional service.

The chain consistently ranks first in restaurant customer-service surveys. In reviews, customers rave about the restaurants' cleanliness, quick, convenient service, and hardworking employees.

Highly regarded customer service is uncommon in fast food - an industry notorious for paying low wages.

But it appears that Chick-fil-A doesn't pay much more than the industry average. Chick-fil-A pays about $8.51 an hour, according to Glassdoor. The average hourly wage in the fast-food industry is $8.28, according to PayScale.

Chick-fil-A says its service is so consistent because it invests more than other companies in training its employees and helping them advance their careers - regardless of whether those careers are in fast food.

Franchisees are encouraged to ask their new hires what their career goals are and then to try to help them achieve those goals.

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For example, franchisees at a convention in Florida last year were asked: "Do you know the dreams of your team?"

For Kevin Moss, a Chick-fil-A manager of 20 years, supporting his team has meant funding an employee's marketing degree and paying for another worker to take photography classes.

Moss told Business Insider that he also tries to support his employees in times of need. For example, if an employee's family member is in the hospital, he will send food to the family and hospital staff.

"I've found people are more motivated and respond better when you care about them," Moss said.

The company also offers leadership positions in all of its restaurants that come with higher pay as well as greater responsibilities. Crew members can work their way toward "director" positions in marketing, cleanliness, kitchen operations, and drive-thru operations.

Many franchisees, including Moss, will additionally offer training classes for their employees to earn certificates in managing food and labor costs, managing conflict in restaurants, and other areas of expertise.

"The better we train, the longer people stay with us," Moss said.

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Chick-fil-A is dominating fast food. The company generates more revenue per restaurant than any other fast-food chain in the US, and it's only open six days a week. Chick-fil-A's average sales per restaurant in 2016 were $4.4 million, according to a new report from QSR magazine..

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Fans of Chick-fil-A no longer have to dine at a restaurant to get their hands on the original chicken sandwich. The chain announced Tuesday a new partnership with DoorDash, rolling out the delivery service to 1,100 restaurants nationwide. "So many of our guests' busy lives and family commitments have them strapped for time.

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Fast-food chain Chick-fil-A 's history dates back to the 1940s, when its founder S. Truett Cathy opened the Dwarf House. Two decades after introducing one of the country's first chicken sandwiches there, he used that recipe to open the first-ever Chick-fil-A in Atlanta in 1967.

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It wasn't long before that Chick-fil-A skyrocketed in popularity. Today, the company generates more revenue per restaurant than any other fast-food chain. It's almost made its way into all 50 states, with only Hawaii, Alaska and Vermont without a location. It's also been reported that the company will likely become the third-largest fast-food chain within the next two years, surpassing Wendy's, Burger King and Taco Bell.

It's a growing phenomenon and there's much to learn from the chicken chain and all its success. For more, here are 25 crazy facts about Chick-fil-A.

1. Before Chick-fil-A, there was the Dwarf House.

Chick-fil-A didn't get its catchy name right off the bat. Before Chick-fil-A, there was the Dwarf House, which founder S. Truett Cathy opened in 1946 in Hapeville, Ga. Ironically, the Dwarf House's menu focused on hamburgers and steaks. There are still 12 Dwarf House restaurants across the U.S.

2. It was officially founded in 1967.

After much success with the Dwarf House, Cathy opened the first-ever Chick-fil-A in 1967 in Atlanta.

3. Chick-fil-A's founder popularized the chicken sandwich.

After the hamburger came the chicken sandwich, and Cathy might be to credit for its widespread popularity. In 1964, while at The Dwarf House, Cathy was approached by a local poultry supplier who'd produced too many chicken breasts. Taking the extra supply, Cathy came up with a fast-food cooking method to offer his lunch patrons a new option: the chicken sandwich.
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4. The "A" in "Chick-fil-A" has a meaning.

The "A" at the end of "Chick-fil-A" isn't just a play on the word "fillet." It also means Grade A.

5. All Chick-fil-A restaurants are closed on Sundays.

According to the Chick-fil-A website, after Cathy's experience working in restaurants that were open 24 hours a day, seven days a week, he understood the importance of time off. That's why you'll never see a Chick-fil-A restaurant open on Sundays. As the website explains, Cathy set aside one day of the week for himself and his employees "to rest and worship if they choose."

6. The first 100 customers at a new Chick-fil-A restaurant get free Chick-fil-A for a year.

Dubbed the " First 100 Campout," Chick-fil-A encourages fans to camp out in front of its new locations the day before they open and promises to reward the first 100 customers free Chick-fil-A for a year.

7. Only three states don't have a Chick-fil-A restaurant.

Chick-fil-A has made its way into nearly every U.S. state. There are locations in 47 states, plus Washington D.C. The only states it has yet to set up in are Alaska, Hawaii and Vermont.

8. It has one Hawaiian-themed restaurant.

For a tropical twist, one of Chick-fil-A's largest restaurants is Hawaiian-inspired, called Truett's Luau and located in Fayetteville, Ga. The 8,000-square-foot dine-in restaurant offers an array of seafood, pork and chicken options.

9. Opening a Chick-fil-A franchise is cheap.

If you're interested in becoming a fast-food franchisee, but worried about what it might cost you, check out Chick-fil-A. There are little financial prerequisites needed to apply for a Chick-fil-A franchise, and opening a restaurant only costs $10,000. Not only that, but Chick-fil-A pays for all startup costs including real estate, construction and restaurant equipment.

10. It's extremely competitive to become a Chick-fil-A franchisee.

While opening a Chick-fil-A franchise might be cheap, the competition is high. The chain gets more than 20,000 franchisee applications a year and chooses only 75 to 80, according to Business Insider. That means you have less than a 1 percent chance of becoming a Chick-fil-A franchisee.
Related: Just How Much Does It Cost to Own a Fast-Food Franchise?
11. It's the largest buyer of Sunkist lemons in the world.

In 2014 alone, Chick-fil-A served 121 million cups of lemonade, using 250 million lemons, making it the largest purchaser of Sunkist lemons in the entire world. According to an earlier press release, in 2014, "[it] purchased more lemons from Sunkist than the entire country of Japan."

12. It's the largest buyer of peanut oil in the country.

It's not only breaking records when it comes to lemons, but peanut oil too. The ingredient behind Chick-fil-A's crispy chicken taste turns out to be peanut oil, and it's the largest domestic buyer of it. Chick-fil-A's culinary senior manager once explained in a press release: "I don't know what you'd call it -- serendipitous or magical -- but the peanut oil makes our chicken sandwich nearly impossible to replicate."

13. Chick-fil-A employees are extremely polite.

"Please" and "thank you" are common words you'll hear around Chick-fil-A restaurants. According to a 2016 annual drive-thru report by QSR Magazine, Chick-fil-A was voted the most polite chain restaurant. Compared to 15 other fast-food chains in the survey, employees at the chicken chain were voted the most likely to say "please" and thank you" to customers.

14. Its grilled nuggets took seven years and $50 million to create.

To get the recipe just right, it took Chick-fil-A lots of time and money to craft its Grilled Nuggets. In fact, it took a whopping seven years and $50 million. Much of that was spent by Chick-fil-A scientists creating a special grill just for the nuggets.

15. Its waffle fries are the most-ordered menu item.

While you might expect the chicken sandwich to be the most popular, it turns out the most-ordered menu item doesn't even have chicken in it. According to a Chick-fil-A press release, waffle fries are its most popular menu item.

16. The company will never go public.

Before Cathy passed away in 2014, he made his children sign a contract agreeing that Chick-fil-A will always remain a private company. However, he did agree that they could sell it if they wished.

17. Chick-fil-A's chicken sandwich recipe is locked up.

To make sure no one ever gets a hold of Chick-fil-A's secret chicken sandwich recipe, the company has locked it up in a vault at its headquarters in Atlanta.
Related: 7 Fast Food Restaurants That Feature Secret Menus
18. Chick-fil-A sauce is just a medley of other sauces.

Chick-fil-A's famous sauce is no secret. In fact, in a tweet, the company revealed its simple formula: a blend of honey mustard, barbecue and ranch.

19. The restaurants make their pickles on-site.

Every Chick-fil-A restaurant is responsible for making its own pickles, a process that takes three days and involves cutting up cucumbers and soaking them in brine for three days.

20. Chick-fil-A helps its employees go to college.

Cathy was always a big believer in higher education. Since 1973, Chick-fil-A has given more than $35 million in college scholarships to Chick-fil-A employees.

21. It has a secret menu.

Like a number of other fast-food chains, Chick-fil-A offers its own secret menu. Some of the tasty items on this hidden list include a double decker sandwich, cheese fries, a chicken quesadilla, lettuce-wrapped sandwiches and a rootbeer float.

22. It makes more money per restaurant than any other fast-food chain.

Chick-fil-A's popularity is sky-high. According to data from QSR Magazine, in 2017 alone its average sales per restaurant was about $4 million, compared to its competitor McDonald's, whose average was $2.6 million.

23. It's expected to become the third-largest fast-food chain.

By 2020, Chick-fil-A is expected to become the third-largest fast-food chain, surpassing Wendy's, Taco Bell and Burger King, according to a recent report by Buzzfeed.

24. Franchisees can only one operate one location.

One reason why it's so cheap to start a Chick-fil-A restaurant -- it only costs $10,000 -- is because the private restaurant chain is very specific about who can run one of the sandwich shops. It's very difficult to become a Chick-fil-A franchisee, or operator, and if you do, the company expects you to devote your time and effort to that store. In fact, according to AOL, an operator can only run one Chick-fil-A store at a time.

25. Chick-fil-A has a location inside a football stadium.

This is odd, of course, because Chick-fil-A locations stay closed on Sundays, when most football games take place. But as the company points out in a blog post, the Mercedes-Benz Stadium in Atlanta hosts about 100 events per years, giving customers plenty of opportunities to chow down on chicken sandwiches and fries.

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