Bubba Cathy

Donald M. “Bubba” Cathy is an American billionaire businessman, senior vice-president of the fast-food chain Chick-fil-A, founded by his father, the late S. Truett Cathy. He is president of the related restaurant line Dwarf House.

  • 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 is president of the company’s Georgia-based Dwarf House and Truett’s Grill.
  • His brother, Dan, serves as chairman and CEO of the religious company that is known for closing every Sunday.
  • A longtime sailor and avid motorcyclist, Cathy often takes groups on charity yacht and bike voyages.