Bizarre Rules That Chick-Fil-A Workers Are Forced to Follow

If you’ve ever been to Chick-fil-A, you’ve probably noticed the constant cheerfulness of the employees at all times. To some, it’s a charming aspect of the chicken restaurant, while others find it a bit creepy, but it’s undeniably a part of the Chick-fil-A brand. All restaurants are going to have some rules in regards to grooming, since the employees are working around food, but Chick-fil-A has some rules for its workers that many would consider outright bizarre. From the limits on cooking fries well done to the hair colors and styles that aren’t allowed, let’s take a look at some bizarre rules that Chick-fil-A workers are forced to follow.

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Going beyond “you’re welcome” | 0:00
No visible tattoos | 1:17
Facial hair | 2:12
Restrictive nail styles | 2:51
Politeness is required | 3:37
No “unnatural” hair dye | 4:21
No more well-done fries | 5:07
Franchise operator limitations | 5:58

[MashedFood]

Have you ever had to follow any strange rules at places you've worked at?

[nucorguy]

Wow, Chick-Fil-A encourages it's employees to be courteous, and that's considered 'bizarre'? Heaven help us...

[WHATISUTUBE]

"politeness and positivity is a "weird rule" they follow"

Its pathetic that this has to even be a rule.

[txsweetheart]

As a former CFA employee (team leader) at first saying my pleasure was just what we were told to do but after a while helping people out in any kind of way during work and even outside of work it really was my pleasure. It's like a mentality shift.

[gallopegos]

These are not "Bizarre rules", but professional guidelines for their team members. I love the food and customer service there.

[joshwasriracha]

Voluntarily signing up and agreeing to company policy when you’re going through the hiring process is not being forced.

[loreengregory]

The line could be 2 miles long and your wait time is 8 minutes at the most. I love chic fil a so much

[jnl]

Whatever they’re doing it’s working like a charm. There efficiency especially in the drive-through is unmatched. Food is hard to beat also.

[selmalee]

I just visited my first ever Chick-fil-A last week. Me and my hubby were like let's see if it lives up to the hype. Instantly pulling in we were both shocked they had 4 ppl outside the drive thru taking orders. Staff was super nice had plenty of workers. Food came out fast and hot. The chicken didn't taste like grease and they had a gentleman in the dining area who was on it asking what we needed. We left him a tip. Was very satisfied.

[Mysbu]

Legend says if an employee says anything but “my pleasure” as a response to thank you, they go missing the next day

[sirbruce]

I have NO problem with these rules. Makes for a very stable work environment for young employees just entering into the workforce.
Thank you, Chick-fil-A

[ericadaniel]

I love the rule about no long fingernails. I love the professionalism

[khj]

Nothing “bizarre” about these rules. Just good hygiene, politeness (which is sorely lacking nowadays) and a clean, neat appearance. As it should be at a family establishment.

[Malagent]

Perhaps other establishments should require their employees to be civilized humans as well. That this is considered "bizarre" says more about society than it does about CFA.

[blakethomas]

I used to work for Chick-fil-A and it is a Wonderful company with high standards! Very high standard of teamwork. Great place to work.

[Vickette]

These are not abnormal in any way if you’ve worked in any professional environments. These “rules” or policies have been common at all the places I have worked. It’s nice to see a company hold their employees to a higher and respectable standard.

[joanapthorp]

CFA is amazing!! I'm mobility challenged and use a walker. An employee met me at the door, held it open and escorted me to a table where she took my order and quickly delivered it. Before she left the table she asked how she could pray for me. Wow!! Just wow!! She even checked back a couple times to see if I needed anything else. CFA makes all other fast food restaurants look really bad!!

[lalegende]

As a former Chick-fil-A worker myself, I can confirm that after I left, it took me a couple of months to stop saying “My pleasure” after every time someone told me “thank you”.

[nosoupforyou]

So being polite, having a non-attention seeking, and hygienic employee is now bizarre.... What a screwed up perspective in this video.

[lamf]

“Their reserved style required by the rules of the restaurant may dissuade some people from even applying to work there.”

One big reason why the whole operation functions extremely well.