In a surprising move, Chick-fil-A, known for its popular chicken sandwiches, is expanding into the streaming industry. The fast-food giant has announced plans to launch its own streaming platform featuring a range of original programming.
The new platform will reflect Chick-fil-A’s family-friendly and conservative values, with a mix of unscripted content, scripted shows, and animated series. According to Deadline, the company plans to spend around $400,000 per 30-minute episode, with a launch expected later this year. Among the offerings will be a 10-episode game show, alongside other entertainment options.
While other companies have ventured into streaming, Chick-fil-A’s move is notable. McDonald’s, for instance, began producing original content in the 1960s with its McDonaldland TV series, which ran for 246 episodes. More recently, AirBnB released “Gay Chorus Deep South” on MTV, and Lyft produced “Lucky Lyft,” a game show hosted by Bob the Drag Queen.
Chick-fil-A is no stranger to original programming. The company has previously created “Stories of Evergreen Hills,” a short-animated series. Headquartered in College Park, Georgia, Chick-fil-A opened its first restaurant in 1967 at Greenbriar Mall in Atlanta and now operates over 3,000 locations across the United States.