In a move no one saw coming (but also somehow we all totally saw coming), Chick-Fil-A, your go-to place for waffle fries and the most controversial chicken sandwich, is officially spreading its wingsโstraight into the entertainment biz! Yup, you heard it right. Soon, itโs not just your stomach theyโll be satisfying; they want a slice of your eyeballs too.
According to a very serious report from Deadline, the beloved fast-food chain has plans to roll out a streaming service. That’s right, Chick-Fil-A will now be competing with Netflix, Disney+, and whatever new platform is launching this week that we have to pretend we can afford. And what’s on the menu? Well, weโre talking a buffet of original family-friendly programming. Think: wholesome vibes, but with a side of extra sauce.
Fast-Food TV? Well Done!
Chick-Fil-A isnโt just serving up this content on their ownโoh no! They’re collaborating with actual production companies. (Because, apparently, making the perfect chicken sandwich qualifies you to produce TV shows too?) They’re partnering with big names, including studios that have made actual TV shows youโve probably watched while eating their nuggets.
Now, before you ask, no, they’re not going full Game of Thronesโitโs all about the unscripted shows. Translation: theyโre bringing us more reality TV, because what the world clearly needs is more people crying on national television over things like chicken.
What to Expect: Game Shows with a Side of Waffle Fries
One of the first programs on their, uh, plate (pun 100% intended) is a game show. Produced by Glassman Media (the folks behind NBCโs The Wall) and Sugar23 (the same geniuses who brought us 13 Reasons Why), this 10-episode brainchild is aiming to make you feel better about eating fast food… somehow. The details are fuzzy, but fingers crossed it involves contestants battling it out in a Chick-Fil-A parking lot while dressed as giant cows. Moo points for creativity, right?
Apparently, this whole adventure will only cost them a measly $400,000 for every 30 minutes of glorious unscripted TV magic. (Thatโs roughly the price of about a million chicken sandwiches, for those counting.)
Whatโs Next? Scripted Chickens!
But wait, thereโs more! Chick-Fil-A doesnโt plan to stop at just unscripted shows. Oh no, theyโre going big. Scripted series and animated projects are on the horizon too. Because, letโs face it, the world desperately needs an animated sitcom starring a talking Chick-Fil-A cow. The possibilities are endlessโBojack Horseman who?
Brian Gibson, a man who once worked on Top Gear USA and The X Factor, has been entrusted with leading this egg-straordinary project. In other words, expect lots of cars, drama, and probably an emotional ballad or two about the joy of dipping sauces.
Coming Soon: Popcorn Chicken and Popcorn Flicks
Chick-Fil-Aโs streaming service will (supposedly) hit your screens later this year, just in time for you to binge-watch while munching on spicy chicken sandwiches. Forget those boring romantic comedies or thrillers; soon, the only thing youโll be streaming is chicken-themed content, because nothing says โquality entertainmentโ like a show brought to you by your favorite fast-food joint.
So buckle up, Chick-Fil-A is ready to make your next TV dinner really count.
