Chick-fil-A vs. McDonald's: Monthly Revenue Showdown**

 

Published by *Boardwaywire Estimate Empire*

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## **Chick-fil-A vs. McDonald's: Monthly Revenue Showdown**

When it comes to fast food, two giants dominate the conversation: **McDonald’s**, the golden arch global king—and **Chick-fil-A**, the chicken chain with a cult following. But who’s really pulling in more **monthly revenue**, and how do their business models compare?

Let’s break it down.

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### **1. Company Size & Reach**

| Brand         | Total Locations (2024) | Global Presence        |

|---------------|------------------------|------------------------|

| McDonald’s    | 40,000+                | 100+ countries         |

| Chick-fil-A   | ~3,000                 | USA & a few internationals |

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### **2. Monthly Revenue (2024 Averages)**

#### **McDonald’s**

- **Annual Revenue**: $25B+  

- **Monthly Average**: ~$2.1B/month  

- Revenue streams:  

  - Franchise royalties  

  - Owned stores  

  - Real estate income  

  - Delivery & app sales  

#### **Chick-fil-A**

- **Annual Revenue**: $7.5B+  

- **Monthly Average**: ~$625M/month  

- Revenue mostly from U.S.-based franchise royalties & brand-owned stores

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### **3. Revenue Per Location (U.S. Averages)**

| Brand         | Avg. Revenue Per Store/Year | Monthly Equivalent |

|---------------|-----------------------------|--------------------|

| McDonald’s    | ~$2.9M                      | ~$241K             |

| Chick-fil-A   | **~$8.6M** (highest in fast food) | **~$716K**       |

> Chick-fil-A does **more than double** McDonald’s per-store revenue, despite being closed on Sundays.

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### **4. Operating Days & Speed**

| Factor               | Chick-fil-A          | McDonald’s          |

|----------------------|----------------------|---------------------|

| Days Open (avg/month)| ~26 days             | 30–31 days          |

| Drive-Thru Speed     | #1 in U.S.           | Slower, more volume |

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### **5. Customer Loyalty & Growth**

- **Chick-fil-A**:

  - Smaller footprint, bigger loyalty

  - Dominates social media with positive brand image

  - New locations average long lines on day one

- **McDonald’s**:

  - Global dominance

  - New focus on tech (McDelivery, mobile orders, kiosks)

  - Reinventing menus and store design

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### **Boardwaywire Verdict:**

| **Category**               | **Winner**       |

|----------------------------|------------------|

| Total Monthly Revenue      | **McDonald’s**  

| Monthly Revenue Per Store  | **Chick-fil-A**  

| Brand Loyalty              | **Chick-fil-A**  

| Global Expansion           | **McDonald’s**  

| Profit Margin (Est.)       | **Chick-fil-A**  

| Franchise Model Simplicity | **Chick-fil-A**  

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### **Conclusion**

If we’re talking **total money**, McDonald’s wins by sheer size. But if we’re talking **efficiency**, **profit per store**, and **cult-like fanbase**, Chick-fil-A is in a league of its own. The real crown depends on whether you value **scale** or **quality performance**.

This is **Boardwaywire Estimate Empire**, breaking down the money behind the biggest brands.

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