Chick-fil-A’s crazy sales, Chili’s big milestone, and Taco Bell’s new flavor enhancer

Extra Serving: A restaurant industry podcast · Apr 13, 2026 · 44m

On this week’s Extra Serving, NRN editor in chief Sam Oches and executive editor Alicia Kelso discuss the latest restaurant industry news, including Chick-fil-A’s wild 2025 sales figures, Chili’s position on the casual-dining leaderboard, and Taco Bell’s Crispy Chicken Nuggets with Diablo Dust. First up is Chick-fil-A, which released its latest Franchise Disclosure Document detailing 5.2% sales growth in 2025. Sam and Alicia discuss that figure and how — despite growth being slower than the previous year — it’s still a massive win for the chicken chain, which enjoys AUVs similar to casual and…