You don't have to be a Christian to work at Chick-fil-A, but we ask you to base your business on biblical principles because they work.

We don't expect every operator to be Christian, but we tell them we do expect them to operate on Christian principles.

I was not so committed to financial success that I was willing to abandon my principles and priorities. One of the most visible examples of this is our decision to close on Sunday.

I had to create some good work habits and attitude.

If a man can't manage his own life, he can't manage a business.

I see no conflict whatsoever between Christianity and good business practices. People say you can't mix business with religion. I say there's no other way.