Portrait of Bubba Cathy

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Bubba Cathy

Net worth $12.7B

Chick-fil-A · United States

Born
Apr 22, 1954
Age
72
Source
Chick-fil-A
Residence
Atlanta, Georgia
Citizenship
United States
Marital status
Married
Children
6
Education
Bachelor of Arts/Science, Samford University

Net worth over time

Biography

  • Bubba Cathy and his brother, Dan, run fast-food juggernaut Chick-fil-A, the fried chicken chain founded by their father, Truett (d. 2014), in 1967.
  • He grew up in the business, rising from construction apprentice to senior vice president in 1995.
  • Today Bubba serves as Chick-fil-A's executive vice president and heads the company's Georgia-based Dwarf House and Truett's Grill.
  • His brother, Dan, serves as chairman of the religious company that is known for closing every Sunday. His nephew, Andrew, is CEO.
  • A longtime sailor and avid motorcyclist, Cathy often takes groups on charity yacht and bike voyages.