Chick-fil-A Does NOT Like Same Sex Couples.

Oh well. This is the first I've heard about it, but I liked their waffle fries.

And they're hiring, so I'm not going to bring it up. Or protest outside of the nearest Chick-fil-A.

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[QUOTE="SolidSnake35"]That's fine. If it becomes apparent that you're gay in a restaurant, you're being too obvious.Ace6301

oh you. we can always count on your bigoted bile in every topic on LGBT issues

I have seen couples in fast food restaurants. they practically never make out. perhaps they hold hands, flirt, or sit close together. you can usually tell when two people are together, whether they are gay or straight. solidsnake isnt arguing against gay lewd conduct." he is simply against gay conduct....... period."

thats not really the point. the point is that there is no legitimate reason why gays should have to hide their relationships in public places.

what solidsnake is really saying is that if you let people see you are gay than some of the blame rests on you if you are discriminated against. this is nonsense. People shouldnt have to be nonchalant around their loved ones simply because other people might have irrational hatred towards them for it. this is as ethically bankrupt as saying

"if you dont flaunt it, how will people discriminate against you?"

in their eyes "flaunting it" is synonymous with "not keeping your homosexuality a total secret from everyone around you." lets face it. people like this want every gay person to be permanently locked into a closet

Oh well, it's too expensive to eat there anyway.

I apparently work for an "anti-gay" company too, so I guess I'm a hypocrite.

Oh well, it's too expensive to eat there anyway.

I apparently work for an "anti-gay" company too, so I guess I'm a hypocrite.

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Oh well, it's too expensive to eat there anyway.

I apparently work for an "anti-gay" company too, so I guess I'm a hypocrite.

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It was like $8 with tax when I went last week. I just don't think it's worth it.

Except for the lemonade, that ****s delicious.

Well, it's wrong not to let homosexuals eat at your resteraunt (And you're losing customers while doing this too), but at the same time it's not like homosexuals people really stand out from heterosexual people, unless they go out of their way to stand out.

Dammit why couldn't a crappy fast food place like long john silvers have done this instead? Now I'm gonna have to sacrifice delicious fast food chicken in order to support gay rights.

Tis a hard struggle.

While a company has to have an equal opportunity employment policy, that does not mean that they have to accept someones sexuality. Chick-Fil-A was born in the south where working on Sunday was considered taboo for the longest of times. It was 1967 when the first Chick-Fil-A opened at Greenbriar Mall in Atlanta. People were a bit more religious back then.

Anyone who opens a business can have any belief they wish. You have the ability to use said business or use a different one. They do not have to accept your lifestyle just as you have the right to spend your money where you want due to their beliefs.

I love their food (it's better than most burger joints that serve warmed over hockey pucks like McDonald's, Burger King or Wendy's). I respect the founder's wishes of not opening on Sunday and I respect his right to object to same sex marriage.

It's obvious the place was religiously run considering they close on sundays (which seems rather bad from a buisness stand point)

Personally I think the owners of chik fil a need to decide if they wish to be a church or a successful buisness. Clearly both aren't going to happen. I have never seen a chik fil a outside of one that opened here a year or two ago and it isn't doing so hot. I'm sure the insane prices have nothing to do with it.

First off, the article is horribly biased. Second, Chick-fil-A is actually a Christian organization. The company's official statement of corporate purpose says that the business exists "to glorify God by being a faithful steward of all that is entrusted to us and to have a positive influence on all who come in contact with Chick-fil-A." Did you think they close on Sundays for any reason other than their religious faith?mindstorm

Bad buisness sense?

[QUOTE="mindstorm"]First off, the article is horribly biased. Second, Chick-fil-A is actually a Christian organization. The company's official statement of corporate purpose says that the business exists "to glorify God by being a faithful steward of all that is entrusted to us and to have a positive influence on all who come in contact with Chick-fil-A." Did you think they close on Sundays for any reason other than their religious faith?Pixel-Pirate

Bad buisness sense?

How so?
I wonder how many christains go there b/c of the company's policies versus business lost from being closed on Sundays.

It might actually be cost effective to remain closed
-counts as 1 day off for every employee = they only get one more day off = hire less people
-they get a shut down day for costs
-they gain business from christians

2. I actually like when companies/public figures have an opinion and are honest about what they stand for ...versus just trying to be PC and maximize profit (no matter if I agree with them or not) rawsavon

Sing it brother, sing it.

This PC BS has been going on for far too long. It's no wonder the US is in the shape it is nowadays. Happy Holidays my rear end it is Merry Christmas (and I am not even that religious).

Its a Christian establishment

Their food sucks anyways

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[QUOTE="mindstorm"]First off, the article is horribly biased. Second, Chick-fil-A is actually a Christian organization. The company's official statement of corporate purpose says that the business exists "to glorify God by being a faithful steward of all that is entrusted to us and to have a positive influence on all who come in contact with Chick-fil-A." Did you think they close on Sundays for any reason other than their religious faith?rawsavon

Bad buisness sense?

How so?
I wonder how many christains go there b/c of the company's policies versus business lost from being closed on Sundays.

It might actually be cost effective to remain closed
-counts as 1 day off for every employee = they only get one more day off = hire less people
-they get a shut down day for costs
-they gain business from christians

I simply never visit them because I can't be assed to wait till they open. This may explain why a company like KFC (also started in the south, also started around the same time, also serves chicken) is a massive fast food juggernaut that is a house hold name and most people don't even know what the hell a chik fil a is.

Is the money you're getting from christians somehow offsetting the millions you lose every sunday to the mcdonalds, taco bell, KFC, Jack in the box, In & out, del taco, and Togos located within half a mile of your buisness?

They sound like they're nuts. I'm glad I've never eaten there. I'm surprised at how many people here are willing to donate to anti-gay organizations so they can eat crappy fast food.

They sound like they're nuts. I'm glad I've never eaten there. I'm surprised at how many people here are willing to donate to anti-gay organizations so they can eat crappy fast food.

Pffrbt

Yes, plus I do kind of like they're ad campaign of not killing cows...I do like cows.:P

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Bad buisness sense?

Pixel-Pirate

How so?
I wonder how many christains go there b/c of the company's policies versus business lost from being closed on Sundays.

It might actually be cost effective to remain closed
-counts as 1 day off for every employee = they only get one more day off = hire less people
-they get a shut down day for costs
-they gain business from christians

I simply never visit them because I can't be assed to wait till they open. This may explain why a company like KFC (also started in the south, also started around the same time, also serves chicken) is a massive fast food juggernaut that is a house hold name and most people don't even know what the hell a chik fil a is.

Is the money you're getting from christians somehow offsetting the millions you lose every sunday to the mcdonalds, taco bell, KFC, Jack in the box, In & out, del taco, and Togos located within half a mile of your buisness?

KFCs 2007 revenue was around 520.3 million.

Nobody knows what Chick-fil-A is? Not so sure about that. That's a big discrepancy in numbers and it looks like they're doing just fine for cash.

Learned about this a few weeks ago. Used to eat there every couple of weeks, but will not be giving them anymore money.

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Bad buisness sense?

Pixel-Pirate

How so?
I wonder how many christains go there b/c of the company's policies versus business lost from being closed on Sundays.

It might actually be cost effective to remain closed
-counts as 1 day off for every employee = they only get one more day off = hire less people
-they get a shut down day for costs
-they gain business from christians

I simply never visit them because I can't be assed to wait till they open. This may explain why a company like KFC (also started in the south, also started around the same time, also serves chicken) is a massive fast food juggernaut that is a house hold name and most people don't even know what the hell a chik fil a is.

Is the money you're getting from christians somehow offsetting the millions you lose every sunday to the mcdonalds, taco bell, KFC, Jack in the box, In & out, del taco, and Togos located within half a mile of your buisness?

Size does not =/= profitability.
-I don't know which one generates a greater % profit
-just saying that having many stores and having greater sales =/= more profit or more % profit

Also, I believe that KFC is owned by the same group that owns Pepsi (I think)...I know Taco Bell is also owned by the same group as the group that owns KFC.
So the two companies are not similar enough to compare
-1 being independent and 1 being part of a huge conglomeration

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How so?
I wonder how many christains go there b/c of the company's policies versus business lost from being closed on Sundays.

It might actually be cost effective to remain closed
-counts as 1 day off for every employee = they only get one more day off = hire less people
-they get a shut down day for costs
-they gain business from christians

frostybanana

I simply never visit them because I can't be assed to wait till they open. This may explain why a company like KFC (also started in the south, also started around the same time, also serves chicken) is a massive fast food juggernaut that is a house hold name and most people don't even know what the hell a chik fil a is.

Is the money you're getting from christians somehow offsetting the millions you lose every sunday to the mcdonalds, taco bell, KFC, Jack in the box, In & out, del taco, and Togos located within half a mile of your buisness?

KFCs 2007 revenue was around 520.3 million.

Nobody knows what Chick-fil-A is? Not so sure about that. That's a big discrepancy in numbers and it looks like they're doing just fine for cash.

its not crappy chickfila kicks ass.

It's crappy, hence why I've never eaten there.

I dont have a problem with them having their own beliefs. I think its silly but who and I am decide their values?AutoPilotOn

You completely missed the point.

Nobody knows what Chick-fil-A is? Not so sure about that. That's a big discrepancy in numbers and it looks like they're doing just fine for cash.

frostybanana

I've never seen one up here in the Upper Midwest.

While I may not necessarily agree with their beliefs, they are a private company and are allowed to believe what they want to believe. Just because the executives of a company don't like gays doesn't mean that the majority of the workers there don't like gays. If I were to criticize them or boycott them for being anti-gay, how does that make me better than them being anti-gay? That is immensely hypocritical.stanleycup98

It's not really hypocritical. I read a few articles awhile back, that the company donated money to christian groups that lobby against gay rights. So in a sense, anyone who eats there has a portion of thier money support anti gay movements. Not wanting your money going to a cause you disagree with isn't hypocritical.

Plus their food is loaded with msg, so I shouldn't be eating it anyways. :P

I've never eaten there because they're horribly overpriced for what it is.MichBelle

Well I'm pretty sure the president of the company is Christian. So I guess that answers why they don't like gay people. But I hardly ever eat there. So I don't really care that much.

Its a Christian run business. I think its bigoted crap, but its what they believe, and its their business so they can do what they want.

xLFTMx

This. I don't agree with it at all, but I don't think we should force people to be nice to each other.

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Nobody knows what Chick-fil-A is? Not so sure about that. That's a big discrepancy in numbers and it looks like they're doing just fine for cash.

HoolaHoopMan

I've never seen one up here in the Upper Midwest.

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Chick-Fil-A has 1500 stores in 40 states. That's not a lot in comparison with KFC which has over 5000 stores in the United States. But their revenue numbers confirm that they are indeed a very successful company and they actually generate more revenue annually than KFC head-to-head over the last few years.

I didn't like them to begin with.

Might as well say they don't accept blacks. Bigotry is bigotry.