[ARCHIVED THREAD] - Sooooo....Did Chick-fil-a.... (Page 1 of 6)
Posted: 7/26/2012 1:02:08 PM EDT
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So did Chick-fil-a commit financial suicide, or what? I know there have been threads about the backlash associated with the announcement of their stance on homosexuality, but nothing really focused on what's going to happen to them. Chicago doesn't want them in their city and many are now boycotting.
How long before they go out of business? The free market and capitalism is a great thing, which gives us consumers the freedom to choose whom we do and do not want to do business with. However, I don't feel like enough people care enough about someone's stance on homosexuality, to change their typical eating habits. This is not to say that they disagree with homosexuality, it just means that they don't really give a shit. Clearly, this does NOT apply to most and there are surely millions out there who care a great deal. I just don't think that applies to everyone who is reacting to this announcement. With the extensive coverage and the direction that this "changed" America is headed, if someone or something does not hold progressive views, they are wrong and should not be allowed to exist. Therefore, it seems like a lot of people are only boycotting or criticising, because that is the progressive thing to do. Us gun owners and activists are very passionate about our cause. Not all gun owners care about gun rights, but those of us that eat, sleep, breathe guns, care enough to boycott and protest any entity that attempts to discredit or destroy our passion. Again, I'm not saying that all those opposed to chick-fil-a are only doing so because that's the mainstream thing to do. I just don't think everyone who is, is doing so because they actually care. So, back on topic.......How long until Chick-Fil-A is no more? Seems to me that admitting their stance on this issue was a big mistake. Has anything been released to indicate that they may regret doing so? I don't eat it regularly, only because I don't have one conveniently located, but I hope that delicious chicken palace doesn't disappear as fast as it looks like it is going to. {For clarification.....I am one of those who doesn't care about this issue. I don't care who marries or screws who. Just as long as they aren't pushing it in my face, forcing me to treat them special, or getting privileges and entitlements that I don't have} |
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I think for every "tolerant" liberal customer they lose they will gain two customers who respect their right to voice an opinion and want to help them withstand the attacks of local governments who want to ban them for expressing that opinion. Disclaimer - I know lots of gay/lesbians, I have no problem with them living that lifestyle and sexual preference, I support lots of people and companies who voice opinions on either side of the gay argument.
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I had Chick-fil-a for lunch a couple days ago in the hopes that this controversy would make the line shorter. Nope... 
ETA: Best time to go to Chick-fil-a for lunch is 10:30. Right as they are switching menus. They give away breakfast food that hasn't sold yet. So buy some fries, get a breakfast "burrito." Good times. And every single time I've had to wait for food more than a couple minutes, they have given me free brownies as an apology––and I didn't complain about the wait at all. |
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It didn't hurt Cracker Barrel and they had a discriminatory policy.
I cant get over that the "tolerant" crowd is trying to affect a business over exactly nothing at all. They simply dont approve of somebodies thoughts. EVEN GD IS PARROTING THE NOTION THAT THEY (CF) HAVE A "POLICY"!?!!! Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile |
| I'm betting that they make more money than ever. I rarely ever go there, personally, but now I think I'll make a point to go there whenever I want fast food. I don't believe that very many people outside of the entertainment industry get very worked up over the issue- most either agree with Chick-fil-a, or don't give a shit. |
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Nope.
Heading there for supper with my wife and 2 kids in about an hour. Fuck the haters. Chic-Fila is a private company and the people that own the company can have opinions and can express them. They are not refusing to serve gays or anything discriminatory like refusing to hire gays, they simply have stated that the owner doesn't support the idea of gay marriage. Queers and Dykes are all in an uproar because someone refuses to bow down at their alter of deviant behavior. If someone doesn't want to buy a chicken sammich just because some CEO, that has ZERO relevance in their personal life, doesn't like the idea of Adam and Steve getting hitched, WHO FUCKING CARES?! |
| What if those who feel that Marriage is between a man and a woman stopped patronizing business' where the vast majority of the workforce or owners were for same sex marriage,can you imagine the outrage. Say for instance Live Theater, several national chains, many business' in california and began to boycott them, or we all put HBO on the shelf till Bill Maher was gone. We are and remain teh silent majority and reap what we sow... |
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It didn't hurt Cracker Barrel and they had a discriminatory policy. I cant get over that the "tolerant" crowd is trying to affect a business over exactly nothing at all. They simply dont approve of somebodies thoughts. EVEN GD IS PARROTING THE NOTION THAT THEY (CF) HAVE A "POLICY"!?!!! Posted Via AR15.Com Mobile I know. From what I understand all that was said is "believe in traditional marriage" and that was it and then the sky started to fall, birds wept, someone got kicked out of Big Brother..... |
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From my research, it appears that chic-fil-a pays cash (no debt) for each location they open.
Do you really think that enough people will boycott the chain to cause them to not be able to meet their operating costs? Really? I would wager that there will be more people decide to eat at chic-fil-a more often than there are people who boycott. All this negative publicity is probably boosting their overall sales. |
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if i was a franchise owner of CFA i would be pissed, i know it's a private company and all that -but sometimes the boss needs to STFU. If you were a franchise "owner" (not really any such thing with Chic-fil-a) you would have to have gone through a screening process that would have weeded out anyone who would be pissed at this stance being made public. So really it's a non-issue. |
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if i was a franchise owner of CFA i would be pissed, i know it's a private company and all that -but sometimes the boss needs to STFU. If you were a franchise "owner" (not really any such thing with Chic-fil-a) you would have to have gone through a screening process that would have weeded out anyone who would be pissed at this stance being made public. So really it's a non-issue. http://www.chick-fil-a.com/Company/Careers-Franchise-Opportunity |
| I don't go there often and their food is only ok, I really don't understand why people go ape shit over the place. It's a fucking chicken sandwich that is kind of expensive with a pickle. The words from their President recently have reaffirmed why I don't identify myself as a Republican. Just as bad as the Democrats but with a touch of moral righteousness smirking at you. No thanks. |
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i personally dont give a shit. i dont think their food is great.
i am not anti-gay, i have gay familiy members and friends. BUT, i dont see the gay population, or even the population like me who is sympethetic to their cause... putting them out of business. the one next to my house has cars wrapped out into the street to get their breakfast, i doubt that will change. |
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if i was a franchise owner of CFA i would be pissed, i know it's a private company and all that -but sometimes the boss needs to STFU. If you were a franchise "owner" (not really any such thing with Chic-fil-a) you would have to have gone through a screening process that would have weeded out anyone who would be pissed at this stance being made public. So really it's a non-issue. http://www.chick-fil-a.com/Company/Careers-Franchise-Opportunity What you do see is great... $5000 startup (company pays the rest). What they don't list there is the screening process, the fact that you aren't an "owner" (chic-fil-a owns it), that you may be "fired" at any point, that you get to answer all kinds of personal questions about your sex life and beliefs, etc. So yeah, I'm pretty sure he would have been weeded out. |
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if i was a franchise owner of CFA i would be pissed, i know it's a private company and all that -but sometimes the boss needs to STFU. If you were a franchise "owner" (not really any such thing with Chic-fil-a) you would have to have gone through a screening process that would have weeded out anyone who would be pissed at this stance being made public. So really it's a non-issue. http://www.chick-fil-a.com/Company/Careers-Franchise-Opportunity What you do see is great... $5000 startup (company pays the rest). What they don't list there is the screening process, the fact that you aren't an "owner" (chic-fil-a owns it), that you may be "fired" at any point, that you get to answer all kinds of personal questions about your sex life and beliefs, etc. So yeah, I'm pretty sure he would have been weeded out. Stop IMPLYING shit. NOWHERE can they, or will they fire your for your "sex life and beliefs". You're FULL OF SHIT by making that implication. They have never implied ANY discriminating practices, and quite frankly, discrimination doesn't fit with the Chikfila family "beliefs". |
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Chik's social beliefs have never really been a secret. No impact. Winner! I don't get what the big deal is. Everyone knew Chick-Fil-A is a Christian-based organization which is why they are closed on Sundays. Truett Cathy is a devout Southern Baptist which means he probably doesn't believe homosexuality is right. This isn't some great revelation. As said before, if anything, their sales will be increased this quarter by those that support Cathy's beliefs. By next month, the majority of people will have already forgotten including the boycotters. |
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Most people do not care about homos. I would not let their decision stop me from eating there. Even though I try support all aspects of freedom.  I would have put it differently, but there's a nugget of truth in that sentence. If you're gay, that's great. Most people DON'T CARE about your sexual preference. If you think you're going to shock them by parading it around, here's another piece of news. THEY ALREADY KNOW... particularly if you're the type to mince around the place, telling everyone about how gay you are. Seriously. Nobody hates you because of your sexual preference. If anything, they may dislike your obnoxious behavior (like if you insist on coming to work in drag, or with a pink tutu and a feather boa)... but there are plenty of obnoxious straight people that they dislike just as much. It's analogous to the obnoxious atheist crowd. Nobody cares that you're an atheist... seriously... but when you're a dick about it (like spending the two weeks before Christmas, parked in front of the neighborhood nativity scene with a six-foot sign saying "THERE IS NO GOD") people aren't going to like you. It has nothing to do with what you ARE, and everything to do with HOW YOU ACT. |
Never ate there before but will this weekend. I'm an atheist so it’s not a religious thing for me. However, I am tired of gays bullying people; I will not submit! I’m thinking about buying some extra for work on Monday. That way I can leave the bag sitting on my desk all day! 
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if i was a franchise owner of CFA i would be pissed, i know it's a private company and all that -but sometimes the boss needs to STFU. If you were a franchise "owner" (not really any such thing with Chic-fil-a) you would have to have gone through a screening process that would have weeded out anyone who would be pissed at this stance being made public. So really it's a non-issue. http://www.chick-fil-a.com/Company/Careers-Franchise-Opportunity What you do see is great... $5000 startup (company pays the rest). What they don't list there is the screening process, the fact that you aren't an "owner" (chic-fil-a owns it), that you may be "fired" at any point, that you get to answer all kinds of personal questions about your sex life and beliefs, etc. So yeah, I'm pretty sure he would have been weeded out. Stop making shit up. NOWHERE can they, or will they fire your for your "sex life and beliefs". You're FULL OF SHIT. They have never implied ANY discriminating practices, and quite frankly, discrimination doesn't fit with the Chikfila family "beliefs". Note that statement started off with screening process for starting up a franchise, and was about being accepted as an "owner" of a franchise. That is all part of the discussion and screening process to start up a franchise. The "firing" (notice the quotes) is because you aren't an actual owner. They can and will replace you for any reason, you do not own anything. I appreciate your "personal attacks," mr ill-informed. I have looked into starting a franchise in the past year, and have two friends who have been trying for years to make the cut. I can assure you that not just anybody gets to be a partner (not owner) and start up a franchise. Someone who would be pissed off at that stance by the owner would NOT make it through the screening process. Now, tell me how full of shit I am again. |
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