# What expense category is Chick-fil-A?

Chick-fil-A is classified as a Rideshare & taxi expense. Chick-fil-A is a quick-service restaurant chain specializing in chicken-based menu items, operating 3,000+ franchise locations across the U.S. with catering and loyalty program options.

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# What expense category is Chick-fil-A?

Chick-fil-A is classified asRideshare & taxi·50% deductible

Chick-fil-A is a quick-service restaurant chain specializing in chicken-based menu items, operating 3,000+ franchise locations across the U.S. with catering and loyalty program options.

At a Glance

CategoryRideshare & taxi

Tax status50% deductible

Avg. spend$10–$20 per person for individual meals; $100–$600+ for catering orders depending on group size

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Chick-fil-A is the third-largest quick-service restaurant chain in the United States, known for chicken sandwiches, nuggets, waffle fries, salads, and beverages. Businesses commonly use Chick-fil-A for team lunches, working meals, and client catering. The chain offers a catering program suitable for corporate events and meetings. Customers earn points through the Chick-fil-A One loyalty program. Pricing is per-transaction with no subscription model. Note: Chick-fil-A was miscategorized as 'Rideshare & taxi' — it is a food and beverage establishment with no connection to transportation services.

## How businesses classify Chick-fil-A

Rideshare & taxiMost common100%

100% of transactions classified under Rideshare & taxi

## Tax details

50% deductible

Capital vs. Operating

Operating expense — 50% deductible under IRC §274

Section 179

Not eligible for Section 179

Documentation tips

-   Note the business purpose and the names of all attendees on every Chick-fil-A receipt — this documentation is required under IRC §274 to claim the 50% meal deduction.
-   Chick-fil-A catering orders for company-wide events open to all employees (e.g., a team appreciation lunch) may qualify for 100% deductibility under the IRC §274(e)(2) exception — discuss with your CPA.
-   Use the Chick-fil-A One app with a dedicated business email to keep business catering orders separate from personal purchases for cleaner recordkeeping.
-   Meals purchased for a working lunch where business is actively discussed (e.g., a strategy meeting) are 50% deductible; meals that are purely social do not qualify.
-   If using Chick-fil-A for client entertainment meals, ensure the meeting has a clear business agenda documented — the IRS disallows deductions for meals that are primarily social in nature.

## Business insights

Average spend

$10–$20 per person for individual meals; $100–$600+ for catering orders depending on group size

Common industries

ConstructionHealthcareReal estateEducationRetailProfessional servicesTechnologyNonprofits

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