The Man Behind the Chick-fil-A Brand and the 3 Values That Drive the Company Culture
The 6th richest person in Atlanta, Georgia
The Cathy family's fortune exceeds $14.2 billion, and most of their wealth comes from owning Chick-fil-A.
S. Truett Cathy founded the popular fast-food chain in the 1960s, and the business has remained in the hands of second-and third-generation family members since then.
Today, Truett Cathy's sons, Dan and Bubba, run the company as CEO and executive vice president, respectively. The company's extreme focus on selling fried chicken made the family one of the wealthiest families in the United States.
Bubba's wealth exceeds $5.5 billion, making him the 6th richest person in Atlanta, Georgia.
Who is Donald "Bubba" Cathy?
Donald "Bubba" Cathy is the youngest son of Truett Cathy, founder of the Chick-fil-A fast-food chain.
Donald's oldest brother nicknamed him "Bubba," and the name stuck with him. Donald "Bubba" grew up working with his family and watching his father serve customers.
He recalls, “My earliest memories are spending time in the Hapeville Dwarf House, working with my family, and watching Dad serve others inside and outside the…
