Chick-fil-A announced today the national rollout of Apple Pay, which will provide customers added convenience with an easy, secure and private way to pay. Apple Pay will be introduced in a gradual rollout to each Chick-fil-A Restaurant and will be available chain-wide by late 2016. Apple Pay is available in addition to Chick-fil-A's own Mobile Pay technology, which is accessible via the Chick-fil-A app.

Security and privacy is at the core of Apple Pay. When you add a credit or debit card with Apple Pay, the actual card numbers are not stored on the device, nor on Apple servers. Instead, a unique Device Account Number is assigned, encrypted and securely stored in the Secure Element on your device. Each transaction is authorized with a one-time unique dynamic security code.

"Chick-fil-A is focused on using technology to provide convenient ways for guests to interact with our restaurants," said Chick-fil-A Senior Manager of Digital Experience Michael Lage. "The rollout of Apple Pay is an exciting new opportunity for Chick-fil-A to continue that focus."