Dan Cathy

Dan Cathy

Dan Cathy (#233)

  • $ 13 B
  • Chick-fil-A
  • United States
  • M
  • 73 Years

About Me

Fried chicken billionaire Dan Cathy is chairman of Chick-fil-A, the fast-food juggernaut his father, Truett Cathy (d. 2014), founded in 1967. He grew up doing odd jobs in his father's restaurants, including scraping chewing gum from table bottoms with a butter knife. Cathy became CEO in 2013, sparking nationwide protests when he made anti-same sex marriage remarks. His son, Andrew Cathy, took over as CEO in 2021. His brother, Bubba Cathy, serves as executive vice president of the chicken chain, which is known for staying closed on Sundays.
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Achievements

Career Highlights

A snapshot of the defining milestones, leadership decisions, and breakthroughs that shaped Dan Cathy’s rise and global influence.

  • #212   Billionaires (2026)
  • #83   Forbes 400 (2025)
  •   The Richest Person In Every State (2025)

Wealth Growth

Net Worth Growth Over Time

Tracking Dan Cathy’s net worth journey over the years, highlighting key growth phases and financial milestones.

Current Net Worth: $13.0B (May 4, 2026)