Chick-fil-A to Launch Streaming Service Competing with Netflix

Chick-fil-A, renowned for its delectable chicken sandwiches and its tradition of closing on Sundays, is making a surprising foray into the realm of streaming entertainment. The popular fast-food chain is reportedly setting its sights on launching its own streaming service, positioning itself to compete with giants like Netflix and Disney Plus.

Reportedly, this new streaming platform will specialize in unscripted, family-friendly content, reflecting the core values that Chick-fil-A upholds. Though specific details remain under wraps, the company has been quietly laying the groundwork for an array of original programming.

One confirmed venture within this ambitious plan is a family-oriented game show produced by Glassman Media. The show has already secured a 10-episode order, indicating a serious commitment to this new direction.

This isn’t Chick-fil-A’s first brush with content creation. The company has previously ventured into producing animated shorts, such as “Stories of Evergreen Hills,” which were featured on its website. These initial forays seem to have paved the way for this larger-scale endeavor into streaming content.

In addition to creating original programs, Chick-fil-A is also exploring opportunities to license and acquire existing content to bolster its platform.

Chick-fil-A isn’t alone in branching out into content production. Several other companies, traditionally outside the entertainment industry, have made similar moves. For example, ride-sharing giant Lyft has dabbled in producing shows like “Lucky Lyft,” while Airbnb supported the creation of the documentary “Gay Chorus Deep South,” which later aired on MTV.

Whether this bold step into streaming will succeed remains uncertain. However, given Chick-fil-A’s fervent customer base and its expansive network of 3,000 stores across the nation, the fast-food chain might just carve out a niche in the highly competitive streaming market.

Source: Deadline