Chick-Fil-A hires middle class high school kids from more affluent areas who aren't burnt out on years of work in a dead end fast food job. I don't have evidence but I bet significantly more of their employees end up leaving fast food for higher paying (probably salary) jobs after a few years. I also bet they have more true part time employees compared to other chains which uses predatory tactics to keep you below the full time threshold and benefits.
I bet that’s part of it. I live in the burbs and all the other places are also full of teens (McDonald’s, Burger King, Wendy’s, Popeyes, etc). Those places seem like their teens suck a lot more (don’t know my order, don’t know their menu, don’t smile, don’t say “my pleasure,” don’t make me feel like they care if I exist).
When I visit locations downtown the employees seem to be much more full adults, but same character differences.
