Chick-fil-A has announced that it will be jumping into the streaming business, marking a left turn for the fried chicken chain known for its friendly service and closing up shop on Sundays.
According to a report from Deadline.com, the chain is working with producers to create a streaming service that is family-friendly.
The report also notes that the new platform will include unscripted shows, but the company may license and acquire shows that already exist.
Current timelines put the launch of the program at sometime later this year, Deadline.com reports.
The move from Chick-fil-A would put it into a class of non-entertainment companies venturing into the space. Others to do so include Lyft, which launched a game show, and Airbnb, which backed a documentary that aired on MTV.
Across the United States, Chick-fil-A operates more than 3,000 restaurant locations, all of which are closed on Sunday, a decision made by the chain’s Christian founders that still lasts today.
While the report says that Chick-fil-A will emphasize the original “reality” shows, it did not share whether or not there would be a show about the chicken chain itself.
The restaurant has not shared any details about its plans at this point.
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