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Bubba Cathy
United States 72 years old
Overview
- Source of Wealth
- Chick-fil-A
- Industry
- Food & Beverage
- Residence
- Atlanta, Georgia
- Education
- Samford University (Bachelor of Arts/Science)
- Marital Status
- Married
- Children
- 6
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.
About
A longtime sailor and avid motorcyclist, Cathy often takes groups on charity yacht and bike voyages.