Chick-fil-A’s rapid growth seen as threat to Wendy’s


Chick-fil-A is growing so fast it's on pace to become the country's third-largest restaurant chain this year, according to a new report by restaurant analyst Kalinowski Equity Research.

The No. 3 spot is now held by Subway, behind No. 2 Starbucks and No. 1 McDonald's, and followed by Taco Bell at No. 4, Burger King at No. 5 and Wendy's at No. 6.

Chick-fil-A was at No. 7 last year, but Kalinowski estimated the privately held company's annual sales have been growing by double digits, exceeding $9…

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