Defined Benefit (Pension)
2023 plan-year Defined Benefit (Pension) DOL Form 5500

Chick-Fil-a, Inc. Defined Benefit Pension Plan

ERISA Form 5500 plan record drawn from DOL EBSA β€” verify with linked source filings below.

Sponsored by Chick-Fil-a, Inc. Β· Georgia Β· Food Services & Accommodation

What the 2023 filing shows

Chick-Fil-a, Inc. Defined Benefit Pension Plan holds $439M for 3,241 participants - about $135,474 per participant, up 11.2% over the 2023 plan year.

$439M
total plan assets (2023 EOY)
3,241
covered participants
$135,474
avg assets per participant
+11.2%
assets growth YoY
Total Assets (2023)
$439M
Participants
3,241
State
Industry
Food Services & Accommodation

What the Filing Says About Chick-Fil-a, Inc. Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Chick-Fil-a, Inc. Defined Benefit Pension Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) retirement plan sponsored by Chick-Fil-a, Inc., headquartered in Georgia. As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, the plan reports $439M in total end-of-year assets and covers 3,241 participants across the Food Services & Accommodation industry. The sponsor's EIN on file with the U.S. Department of Labor is 580941582, and the plan has been effective since 1977-01-01. Its filing status is currently FILING RECEIVED.

Year over year, total assets moved from $395M at the beginning of 2023 to $439M at year-end β€” a gain of 11.2%. Net assets (after liabilities) closed the year at $425M, with reported net income of $33M driven by investment returns, contributions received, and benefit payments during the period. These figures reflect what the plan administrator certified on Schedule H or Schedule I of the Form 5500 annual return and can be compared against 2 prior plan-year filings from the same sponsor shown below.

Asset totals and participant counts reflect a single plan year snapshot and can change materially with market conditions, plan mergers, or workforce changes. Fields such as "net income" include both realized investment performance and contribution/distribution flows β€” a single-year figure does not by itself indicate plan health or participant outcomes. This page summarizes public DOL disclosures for research and educational purposes only and is not retirement, tax, legal, or financial advice. Before making decisions about your own retirement benefits or evaluating an employer's plan, verify the underlying filing directly via the DOL EFAST2 system and consult a qualified professional.

Financial Summary (2023)

Total Assets (Beginning of Year)$395M
Total Assets (End of Year)$439M
Net Assets (End of Year)$425M
Net Income$33M
Plan TypeDefined Benefit (Pension)
Employer EIN580941582
Plan Effective Date1977-01-01
Filing StatusFILING RECEIVED

Sponsor Plan History (Chick-Fil-a, Inc.)

Year Plans Participants Total Assets
2022 2 6,484 $1.1B
2023 2 7,615 $1.3B
2024 2 8,981 $1.6B

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Frequently Asked Questions

How much money is in the Chick-Fil-a, Inc. Defined Benefit Pension Plan?
As of the 2023 Form 5500 filing, Chick-Fil-a, Inc. Defined Benefit Pension Plan holds $439M in total assets with 3,241 participants. It is sponsored by Chick-Fil-a, Inc..
What type of plan is Chick-Fil-a, Inc. Defined Benefit Pension Plan?
Chick-Fil-a, Inc. Defined Benefit Pension Plan is a Defined Benefit (Pension) plan. It has been effective since 1977-01-01. The plan is filed with the U.S. Department of Labor under EIN 580941582.
Who sponsors the Chick-Fil-a, Inc. Defined Benefit Pension Plan?
Chick-Fil-a, Inc. Defined Benefit Pension Plan is sponsored by Chick-Fil-a, Inc., located in Georgia. The sponsor's EIN is 580941582 and the plan operates in the Food Services & Accommodation industry.
How did Chick-Fil-a, Inc. Defined Benefit Pension Plan perform in 2023?
Chick-Fil-a, Inc. Defined Benefit Pension Plan grew by 11.2% during 2023, moving from $395M to $439M in total assets. Net income was $33M.
Where can I find official filings for Chick-Fil-a, Inc. Defined Benefit Pension Plan?
Official Form 5500 filings for Chick-Fil-a, Inc. Defined Benefit Pension Plan are available through the U.S. Department of Labor's EFAST2 system. Search by EIN 580941582 or plan name at efast.dol.gov.
How does Chick-Fil-a, Inc. Defined Benefit Pension Plan compare to other plans?
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Source: U.S. Department of Labor, Employee Benefits Security Administration (EBSA), Form 5500 public disclosure dataset. Plan year 2023.

Source: DOL EFAST2 filing system (efast.dol.gov) β€” original filing retrieval by EIN 580941582.

Reference: IRS Publication 560 β€” Retirement Plans for Small Business, contribution-limit rules.

Reference: IRS Publication 590-B β€” Distributions from IRAs, RMD rules under SECURE Act 2.0.

Data sourced from U.S. Department of Labor Form 5500 filings (EBSA). See our methodology for details.