Since the first restaurant opened its doors nearly 50 years ago, Chick-fil-A has grown from one man's vision to one of the la ... rgest family-owned businesses in the country. Much of the company's success has been credited to the stability and consistency within Chick-fil-A, Inc.'s leadership team. While corporate leadership at many quick-service restaurants change frequently, many senior leaders at Chick-fil-A have been with the company for more than 20 years. Tenured leadership -- and a passion for serving others -- has enabled the company to be unwavering in supporting its locally-owned franchises to ensure that the Chick-fil-A brand continues to thrive. read more