Chick-fil-A Faces TCPA Class Action Over Unwanted Texts

Case Overview: A newly filed class action lawsuit alleges Chick-fil-A violated the Telephone Consumer Protection Act by sending unsolicited text messages to consumers without proper consent.

Consumers Affected: Individuals who received unsolicited text messages from Chick-fil-A

Court: Details pending confirmation from court records

A class action lawsuit has been filed against Chick-fil-A, alleging the popular fast food chain sent unsolicited text messages to consumers in violation of federal telemarketing law, according to reporting from TCPA World.

The lawsuit brings claims under the Telephone Consumer Protection Act, a federal statute that restricts companies from sending automated or prerecorded calls and text messages to consumers without prior express consent. Violations of the TCPA can carry statutory damages of $500 to $1,500 per message.

What the Lawsuit Alleges

According to the complaint, Chick-fil-A sent text messages to individuals who allegedly did not provide the legally required consent to receive such communications. The TCPA requires businesses to obtain prior express written consent before sending marketing messages via autodialer or prerecorded technology to consumers' mobile phones.

The lawsuit seeks to represent a class of consumers who received similar messages, potentially expanding the scope of the case to a large number of individuals nationwide.

The TCPA and What It Requires

The Telephone Consumer Protection Act has been a frequent basis for class action litigation against companies across a wide range of industries. Under the law, businesses that send unsolicited text messages face exposure of $500 per message for standard violations — and up to $1,500 per message if a court finds the violation was willful or knowing.

For class actions involving thousands or millions of text messages, that statutory damages framework can result in substantial aggregate liability, which is why TCPA cases are among the most commonly filed consumer protection class actions in federal court.

The core question in many TCPA cases is whether the company obtained valid consent before sending messages — and whether any opt-out requests were honored promptly.

Chick-fil-A's Response

As of publication, no public response from Chick-fil-A regarding the lawsuit has been reported. The company has not been found liable, and the allegations in the complaint remain unproven. InjuryClaims.com will update this article as the litigation develops.

A Pattern Across the Restaurant Industry

Chick-fil-A is not the first restaurant chain to face TCPA litigation tied to its digital marketing or loyalty program communications. As brands increasingly rely on SMS marketing, mobile apps, and automated messaging to engage customers, the risk of TCPA exposure has grown significantly across the food service industry.

Companies that run loyalty programs or promotional text campaigns must navigate strict consent requirements, and lawsuits frequently arise when consumers allege they were enrolled in messaging programs without providing adequate authorization — or when opt-out requests are not processed properly.

Consumers who believe they received unwanted text messages from a business may want to consult with a qualified attorney to understand whether their situation falls within the scope of the law. Only an attorney can evaluate individual eligibility for a particular case.

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Lawsuit: Pending confirmation — [Plaintiff] v. Chick-fil-A, LLC

Case Number: Pending confirmation from court records

Court: Pending confirmation from court records

Plaintiffs' Attorney(s): Not yet reported

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