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[[File:P08-01-12 12.52.jpg|right|thumb|250px| Chick-fil-A on Customer Appreciation Day August 1st, 2012]] | [[File:P08-01-12 12.52.jpg|right|thumb|250px| Chick-fil-A on Customer Appreciation Day August 1st, 2012]] | ||
| − | '''Chick-fil-A''' is a privately held and family-owned fast-food franchise with over 1500 locations nationwide. Established in 1946 by [[Truett Cathy]], he opened his first restaurant, The Dwarf Grill, in Hapeville, Georgia. Chick-fil-A has performed strongly despite | + | '''Chick-fil-A''' is a privately held and family-owned fast-food franchise with over 1500 locations nationwide. Established in 1946 by [[Truett Cathy]], he opened his first restaurant, The Dwarf Grill, in Hapeville, Georgia. Chick-fil-A has performed strongly despite controversial beliefs,<ref>Multiple references: |
*Duke, Selwyn (December 22, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/economy/sectors/item/31001-good-food-good-morals-good-business-boycotted-chick-fil-a-crows-in-triumph Good Food+Good Morals=Good Business: Boycotted Chick-fil-A Crows in Triumph]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 22, 2018. | *Duke, Selwyn (December 22, 2018). [https://www.thenewamerican.com/economy/sectors/item/31001-good-food-good-morals-good-business-boycotted-chick-fil-a-crows-in-triumph Good Food+Good Morals=Good Business: Boycotted Chick-fil-A Crows in Triumph]. ''The New American''. Retrieved December 22, 2018. | ||
*Maidenberg, Micah (May 8, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/chick-fil-as-lean-menu-helps-chain-bulk-up-11557313200 Chick-fil-A’s Lean Menu Helps Chain Bulk Up]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved May 8, 2019. | *Maidenberg, Micah (May 8, 2019). [https://www.wsj.com/articles/chick-fil-as-lean-menu-helps-chain-bulk-up-11557313200 Chick-fil-A’s Lean Menu Helps Chain Bulk Up]. ''The Wall Street Journal''. Retrieved May 8, 2019. | ||
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Their brand campaign since 1995 has been a cow (symbolizing hamburgers) with a sign that reads "Eat Mor Chikin". | Their brand campaign since 1995 has been a cow (symbolizing hamburgers) with a sign that reads "Eat Mor Chikin". | ||
| − | They are a [[Christian]] business and are best known, even in the secular world, for their decision to not open their stores (whether company-owned or franchised) on | + | They are a [[Christian]] business and are best known, even in the secular world, for their decision to not open their stores (whether company-owned or franchised) on Sunday. This applies even to their location inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of the [[Atlanta Falcons]] (who usually play on Sundays, nor did they open during the 2019 Super Bowl). |
==Charity== | ==Charity== | ||
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==Targeting by homosexual activists== | ==Targeting by homosexual activists== | ||
| − | Chick-fil-A is frequently the target of a [[boycott]] by [[liberal]]s | + | Chick-fil-A is frequently the target of a [[boycott]] by [[liberal]]s organizations, including those that support the traditional definition of marriage. The activists made a mountain-out-of-a-molehill regarding a Massachusetts anti-[[same-sex marriage|same-sex "marriage"]] group getting catering from Chick-fil-A. This has upset clear-thinking people who began organizing to boycott as a result. |
| − | In July 2012, Chick-fil-A Chief Operations Officer Dan Cathy expressed his personal Christian opinion to a [[Baptist]] newspaper saying "guilty as charged" for the defense of traditional marriage. | + | In July 2012, Chick-fil-A Chief Operations Officer Dan Cathy expressed his personal Christian opinion to a [[Baptist]] newspaper saying "guilty as charged" for the defense of traditional marriage (unclear what is meant by traditional as in the Bible many had multiple wives. People demanded future Chick-fil-A restaurants be banned in Chicago, Boston, and San Francisco. The Jim Henson Company canceled its contract to manufacture Muppets merchandise with Chick-fil-A. Liberals took to the internet to slander the chain as "bigots" and "haters". |
| − | Led by [[Mike Huckabee]] and the [[American Family Association]], conservatives rallied and began a Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day on August 1, 2012, where more than 630,000 people signed up to support the event on Facebook and Chick-fil-A locations around the country were packed with patrons who came to support Cathy's stand on traditional marriage and send a message to the forces of [[liberalism]] and [[political correctness]]. Pro-homosexual liberals held a | + | Led by [[Mike Huckabee]] and the [[American Family Association]], conservatives rallied and began a Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day on August 1, 2012, where more than 630,000 people signed up to support the event on Facebook and Chick-fil-A locations around the country were packed with patrons who came to support Cathy's stand on traditional marriage (definition?) and send a message to the forces of [[liberalism]] and [[political correctness]]. Pro-homosexual liberals held a "kiss-in" protest on August 3 at various Chick-fil-A restaurants as a protest of christian view of marriage.. On the same day, one location in Torrance, California was targeted with graffiti by vandals. |
== See also == | == See also == | ||
Revision as of 20:22, November 20, 2019
Chick-fil-A is a privately held and family-owned fast-food franchise with over 1500 locations nationwide. Established in 1946 by Truett Cathy, he opened his first restaurant, The Dwarf Grill, in Hapeville, Georgia. Chick-fil-A has performed strongly despite controversial beliefs,[1] and it became rated Americans' favorite fast-food restaurant in 2019.[2] However, in 2019, it surrendered to far-left activists by ending its donations to conservative Christian organizations.[3]
Restaurants can be stand-alone locations, mall-based (including in food courts), drive-thru only as well as college campuses, hospitals, and airport "Lunch Counters". They operate themed restaurants known by the names Dwarf House and Truett's Grill. They included the full Chick-fil-A menu.
Their brand campaign since 1995 has been a cow (symbolizing hamburgers) with a sign that reads "Eat Mor Chikin".
They are a Christian business and are best known, even in the secular world, for their decision to not open their stores (whether company-owned or franchised) on Sunday. This applies even to their location inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium, home of the Atlanta Falcons (who usually play on Sundays, nor did they open during the 2019 Super Bowl).
Charity
Truett and Jeannette Cathy created the WinShape Foundation over 20 years ago which currently operates 11 foster care homes in Georgia, Tennessee and Alabama. In addition, college scholarships totaling more than $26 million, camping, marriage counseling and more. Chick-fil-A franchises often contribute to local charities, school sports and activities, and non-profit organizations.
Targeting by homosexual activists
Chick-fil-A is frequently the target of a boycott by liberals organizations, including those that support the traditional definition of marriage. The activists made a mountain-out-of-a-molehill regarding a Massachusetts anti-same-sex "marriage" group getting catering from Chick-fil-A. This has upset clear-thinking people who began organizing to boycott as a result.
In July 2012, Chick-fil-A Chief Operations Officer Dan Cathy expressed his personal Christian opinion to a Baptist newspaper saying "guilty as charged" for the defense of traditional marriage (unclear what is meant by traditional as in the Bible many had multiple wives. People demanded future Chick-fil-A restaurants be banned in Chicago, Boston, and San Francisco. The Jim Henson Company canceled its contract to manufacture Muppets merchandise with Chick-fil-A. Liberals took to the internet to slander the chain as "bigots" and "haters".
Led by Mike Huckabee and the American Family Association, conservatives rallied and began a Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day on August 1, 2012, where more than 630,000 people signed up to support the event on Facebook and Chick-fil-A locations around the country were packed with patrons who came to support Cathy's stand on traditional marriage (definition?) and send a message to the forces of liberalism and political correctness. Pro-homosexual liberals held a "kiss-in" protest on August 3 at various Chick-fil-A restaurants as a protest of christian view of marriage.. On the same day, one location in Torrance, California was targeted with graffiti by vandals.
See also
References
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Duke, Selwyn (December 22, 2018). Good Food+Good Morals=Good Business: Boycotted Chick-fil-A Crows in Triumph. The New American. Retrieved December 22, 2018.
- Maidenberg, Micah (May 8, 2019). Chick-fil-A’s Lean Menu Helps Chain Bulk Up. The Wall Street Journal. Retrieved May 8, 2019.
- Bohon, Dave (May 20, 2019). Despite Sunday Closure and Liberal Attacks, Chic-fil-A Set to Become No. 3 Restaurant Chain. The New American. Retrieved May 20, 2019.
- Freiburger, Calvin (July 9, 2019). Chick-fil-A rises to third biggest restaurant chain in the United States. LfieSiteNews. Retrieved July 9, 2019.
- Yilek, Caitlin (September 20, 2019). Chick-fil-A has more than doubled sales since critics called for boycott. Washington Examiner. Retrieved September 21, 2019.
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Tesler, Rachel (August 1, 2019). Chick-fil-A takes bite out of In-N-Out, named America’s favorite fast food restaurant. Fox Business. Retrieved August 1, 2019.
- Gage, John (August 2, 2019). Chick-fil-A unseats California burger chain as America's favorite fast food. Washington Examiner. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
- Ng, David (August 2, 2019). Chick-fil-A Tops Poll as America’s Favorite Fast Food Restaurant. Breitbart News. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
- Bohon, Dave (August 2, 2019). Survey: Chick-fil-A Ranks as America’s Favorite Fast-food Choice. The New American. Retrieved August 2, 2019.
- ↑ Multiple references:
- Freiburger, Calvin (November 18, 2019). Chick-fil-A pulls support from Christian groups branded by LGBT lobby ‘anti-gay’. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
- Ng, David (November 18, 2019). Chick-fil-A Will Stop Donating to Salvation Army, Christian Athletes Following LGBT Pressure. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
- Halaschak, Zachary (November 18, 2019). Chick-fil-A to end donations to groups that oppose gay and transgender rights. Washington Examiner. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
- Chasmar, Jessica (November 18, 2019). Chick-fil-A ends donations to Salvation Army after years of LGBTQ backlash. The Washington Times. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
- Miguel, Luis (November 19, 2019). Chick-fil-A Caves, Drops Funding to Christian Groups After LGBT Protests. The New American. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
- Mainwaring, Doug (November 18, 2019). Chick-fil-A betrays Christians, surrenders to LGBT forces. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
- Van Maren, Jonathon (November 18, 2019). Chick-fil-A caved in, gave the rainbow mafia the victory they wanted. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved November 18, 2019.
- Dreher, Rod (November 18, 2019). Why Chick-fil-A’s Surrender Matters. The American Conservative. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
- Dreher, Rod (November 18, 2019). Chick-fil-A Surrenders To LGBT Bullies. The American Conservative. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
- Nolte, John (November 19, 2019). Nolte: Chick-fil-A Sells out the Christian Faith for Greed. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
- Parke, Caleb (November 19, 2019). Mike Huckabee: Chick-fil-A 'surrendered to anti-Christian hate groups' and 'betrayed loyal customers'. Fox News. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
- Berry, Susan (November 19, 2019). Mike Huckabee: Chick-fil-A ‘Betrayal’ Will Have ‘Far Broader’ Consequences Than the Company Itself. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 20, 2019.
- Mainwaring, Doug (November 19, 2019). Amid Chick-fil-A controversy, pro-family and LGBT groups find rare agreement: ‘Gays have won’. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
- Mainwaring, Doug (November 19, 2019). Chick-fil-A HQ forbade two restaurants to host me, says conservative author Todd Starnes. LifeSiteNews. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
- Dulis, Ezra (November 19, 2019). GLAAD: Chick-Fil-A Cave Not Enough, Must Disavow Itself. Breitbart News. Retrieved November 19, 2019.
- Chasmar, Jessica (November 19, 2019). LGBTQ groups still unhappy with Chick-fil-A: 'Further transparency is needed'. The Washington Times. Retrieved November 19, 2019.