Is it just me, or is fast food in Singapore getting really boring? Sure, there’s McDonald’s, KFC, Burger King etc., but they’ve been here since like forever! As a broke student, I can only stomach eating the same things so many times – that’s why when I heard Chick-fil-A was popping up in Singapore, I was already pulling out my wallet.
We all remember the Chick-fil-A pop-up earlier this year and how it was a resounding success, despite only serving one meal from their menu: the Original Chick-fil-A Chicken Sandwich. If you missed it, fear not, as they are finally coming to Singapore in late 2025, this time with their full menu of delicious chicken goodness.
If you’re unfamiliar with the brand, here’s the rundown: Chick-fil-A is the 3rd largest quick-service restaurant in the United States, with over 3,000 outlets worldwide. With high-quality ingredients and spectacular hospitality, it’s a surprise that the chain hasn’t penetrated the Asian market yet.
With more than 1,000 people enjoying what the pop-up had to offer over the course of 3 days, it was a no-brainer that even more will come to enjoy Chick-fil-A in all its glory. I mean, with a tender and buttery chicken sandwich, crisp waffle-cut fries and a refreshing drink, what’s there not to like?
While Chick-fil-A is most well-known for its food, it is more than that. Beyond just fast food, the brand as a whole is built around a culture of care, dedicated to making a positive impact on the communities they serve: us! As seen during the pop-up, attendees helped generate S$30,000 in donations for Community Chest through a suggested S$10 donation – a small example of how they give back.
While the way they give back to the community sets them apart, the brand functions differently as a fast-food company as well. Rather than investors taking a backseat in the whole operation of a Chick-fil-A outlet, anyone who wants to own an outlet has to get their hands dirty as well. These Owner-Operators work in-store side by side with their team, interacting with customers just as much as any in-store staff will. This old-school way of running an F&B business has a somewhat whimsical feeling don’t you think?
If this sounds like something you would be interested in, well you’ll be glad to know that Chick-fil-A (Asia) is accepting interest from those who are looking to become the first independent Chick-fil-A franchise Owner-Operator in Singapore.
Hey, who knows? Coming late 2025, you might be behind the reins running Singapore’s first Chick-fil-A outlet! In the meantime, I’ll be eagerly awaiting my first bite!
Photos by Pauline Caoile of the DANAMIC Team
