People have differing views regarding the characteristics of a great restaurant. For me, a restaurant should serve quality food. In addition, it should be kept clean and tidy. Perhaps most importantly, a restaurant should have a staff that provides amazing service. According to these criteria, Chick-fil-A is a great restaurant. Serving great food is the goal of every restaurant, and Chick-fil-A hits that mark every time. Despite only serving chicken, the variety of entrees, sides, and desserts available to choose from makes for an incredible menu. Chicken sandwiches are their specialty and come in many flavors and styles. While the original sandwich and its juicy, breaded chicken is what they are best known for, Chick-fil-A has grown its menu …show more content…
Quality food from Chick-fil-A comes at a somewhat higher cost compared to other franchises; people certainly don’t go there for a huge inexpensive meal. Chick-fil-A tends to charge casual-dining level prices for what is considered fast food. This higher price point may turn away those who are searching for a cheap food option. Some people simply think that chicken-based meals should not be so expensive; others may love the special recipes but find the portion they get for the price underwhelming. In my opinion, the higher cost is not only reflected in the quality of the food but also in the pleasant service provided. In addition to price, Chick-fil-A’s openly Christian values can dissuade possible customers from eating there. Firstly, they are famously closed on Sundays, which can serve as an annoyance to anyone ignorant of that fact attempting to eat there. Some employees, especially those still attending school, can also find the “no work on Sunday” policy aggravating, as it may be one of the few days they are available to work. Secondly, Chick-fil-A makes generous contributions to many organizations, some of which are faith-based. People opposed to the religious aspect of the company may decide to take their business elsewhere because they do not want their money going to these programs. Furthermore, this does not sit well with many people, as it is seen as taking a stance politically. Nowadays, companies state their views on politics in an attempt to attract certain demographics, which is odd to see from the food industry. While Chick-fil-A probably isn’t playing a political game, the choice to stand by the founder’s original values is sometimes viewed as such and consequentially is portrayed