Crystal Edmonson, Senior Editor – Atlanta Business Chronicle
Chick-fil-A Inc.
Chick-fil-A awards $26.44 million in scholarships in 2024, including to 14 restaurant employees who received scholarships of $25,000 each.
From the Atlanta Business Chronicle.
Chick-fil-A Inc. has served up a record amount of funding for students this year. The fast-food chain announced Monday it awarded $26 million in scholarships for its workers in 2024 — the highest annual investment the company has made in education for employees in more than 50 years.
“Creating greater access to education is one of the best ways Chick-fil-A serves communities,” Andrew T. Cathy, CEO of Chick-fil-A, said in a statement.
“Our long-standing commitment to investing in the future dreams and aspirations of restaurant team members remains at the forefront of Chick-fil-A’s efforts to have a positive impact on the lives of others,” said Cathy, who was on hand to surprise about a dozen employees with their scholarships.
As many as 14 employees received $25,000 each.
More than 14,000 workers in the U.S., Puerto Rico and Canada got $1,000-$2,500 scholarships.
Thousands of restaurant staff applied and were recommended by Chick-fil-A owner operators.
Since 1973, Chick-fil-A has awarded 105,000 employee scholarships worth $191 million. The company said a 2023 survey of recipients showed that 16% were first-generation college students.
Chick-fil-A is one of metro Atlanta’s largest privately owned companies.
It recorded $18.8 billion in companywide revenue in 2022, according to Atlanta Business Chronicle research. That ranked third among locally headquartered private companies.
More than 200,000 employees work in more than 3,000 Chick-fil-A restaurants across its North American footprint, according to the company. Chick-fil-A plans to expand to Europe and Asia by 2030.
More than 200,000 employees work in more than 3,000 Chick-fil-A restaurants across the United States, Canada, and Puerto Rico, according to the company. Chick-fil-A plans to expand to Europe and Asia by 2030.
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