Introduction
Chick-fil-A is one of the most popular fast-food chains in the United States, and its signature sandwich is a fan favorite. But recently, customers have noticed that the sandwich may be getting smaller. In this article, we’ll take a look at what customers are saying about the size of the sandwich and what Chick-fil-A has to say about it. We’ll also provide some tips on how to make sure you get the most out of your Chick-fil-A sandwich. So if you’re a fan of the chain, read on to find out more!
Chick-fil-A’s Signature Sandwich May Be Getting Smaller, Customers Say
Chick-fil-A’s signature sandwich, the Original Chicken Sandwich, may be getting smaller, according to customers. The sandwich, which is made with a boneless chicken breast, pickles, and two buns, has been a staple of the fast-food chain since its inception in 1964. But now, customers are noticing that the sandwich is not as big as it used to be.
One customer, who goes by the Twitter handle @joshuawhite, posted a photo of the sandwich next to a ruler, showing that it was only 4.5 inches long. He wrote, “Chick-fil-A’s original chicken sandwich is getting smaller. I measured it and it’s only 4.5 inches long. What’s going on?”
The tweet quickly went viral, with many other customers chiming in to say that they had noticed the same thing. One customer wrote, “I’ve noticed this too! It’s definitely not as big as it used to be.” Another said, “I’ve been eating Chick-fil-A for years and I’ve definitely noticed the size difference.”
Chick-fil-A has yet to comment on the issue, but customers are speculating that the chain may be trying to cut costs by reducing the size of the sandwich. If that’s the case, it could be bad news for fans of the iconic sandwich.
For now, it’s unclear if Chick-fil-A is indeed reducing the size of its signature sandwich. But if it is, customers may want to consider ordering an extra sandwich or two to make up for the difference.
If Chick-fil-A wants to retain its crown as America’s favorite fast-food chain, it should probably stop ruffling the feathers of its loyal fans.
Recently, the chicken chain was the subject of debate amongst customers who were arguing that its food quality and consistency vary wildly from location to location. Users on Reddit were claiming the brand’s quality is a “gamble” and even more of an underlying issue than at other fast-food chains.
And now, Chick-fil-A finds itself in the center of yet another Reddit kerfuffle, in which one loyal customer is claiming that the size of the chicken sandwiches at their nearest location seems to have diminished. Specifically, the chicken has become more akin to the size of the breakfast chicken (“thin, flat, and very much different from the regular,” the Reddit user describes) instead of the usual big and thick filets.
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“The prices went up (inflation) and chicken got smaller,” claims the Reddit user, who wonders if COVID-related supply chain issues might be the cause. “The double whammy is kinda disappointing.”
A restaurant manager chimes in to say that no official size changes have been made, and suspects that the smaller sandwich was likely a slip of quality control. “If your product is small, it is because the supplier let it slip and your local CFA used it anyway.”
According to Chick-fil-A Inc., nothing has changed about the size of the chicken sandwiches, suggesting these are one-off instances and oversights at specific locations.
Still, this hasn’t stopped Reddit users and Chick-fil-A diehards from dissecting the issue. One user suggests that “whoever is preparing the chicken at the store you go to isn’t filleting the chicken properly which can make the filers appear much smaller.” Another user suspects rising costs. “I noticed too, it’s not supply [sic] it’s inflation.”
In an unexpected plot twist, another user notices that, while the regular filets don’t seem to be getting smaller at their local Chick-fil-A, the breakfast filets actually appear to be growing larger.
At the end of the day (or the end of the breakfast rush), Chick-fil-A loyalists just want the good, old-fashioned sandwich they know and love. Here’s hoping that whatever the potential snafus are—a possible hiccup in quality control, inflation, or simply a filleting faux pas—the chain levels off into a sense of consistency for customers.
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