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 wings—straight into the entertainment biz! Yup, you heard it right. Soon, it’s not just your stomach they’ll 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, we’re 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 isn’t just serving up this content on their own—oh 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 you’ve probably watched while eating their nuggets.
Now, before you ask, no, they’re not going full Game of Thrones—it’s all about the unscripted shows. Translation: they’re 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 NBC’s 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. (That’s roughly the price of about a million chicken sandwiches, for those counting.)
What’s Next? Scripted Chickens!
But wait, there’s more! Chick-Fil-A doesn’t plan to stop at just unscripted shows. Oh no, they’re going big. Scripted series and animated projects are on the horizon too. Because, let’s face it, the world desperately needs an animated sitcom starring a talking Chick-Fil-A cow. The possibilities are endless—Bojack 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-A’s 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 you’ll be streaming is chicken-themed content, because nothing says “quality entertainment” 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.
