Wednesday, September 19, 2012
An LGBT advocacy group in Chicago says the restaurant will cease donations to organizations that oppose gay marriage.
A lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender advocacy organization in Chicago says Chick-fil-A will cease donations to groups that oppose gay marriage. In a Sept. 18 press release, The Civil Rights Agenda wrote that Alderman Moreno, the man who led the opposition in Chick-fil-A opening a restaurant in Chicago, "has confirmed that Chick-fil-A will no longer give money to anti-gay organizations and that they have clarified in an internal document that the company will treat every person equally, regardless of sexual orientation." Does this change your opinion on Chick-fil-A? Tell us in the comments. The release added that Chick-fil-A has sent an internal memo to franchises and stakeholders that states that as a company, they will “treat every …
Friday, August 17, 2012
The North Fulton Chamber says a scheduling conflict caused the switch in speakers for its Eggs & Enterprise Breakfast on Aug. 28.
North Fulton Chamber President Brandon Beach had to call an audible when Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy cancelled his speaking engagement at the Aug. 28 Eggs & Enterprise Breakfast. Cathy, who has been in the news quite a bit lately for comments made about marriage, told the chamber he had a scheduling conflict arise that make it impossible for him to be in Alpharetta that morning. Beach has announced that Atlanta Falcons Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President Jim Smith will talk about the upcoming season, the Falcons league-leading marketing program, and the community activities underway. Those activities include Dazzle and Dine, which honors women currently undergoing treatment for breast cancer as well as breast cancer survivors …
Monday, August 13, 2012
Police in Southern California also reportedly are looking for an accomplice in the incident.
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Monday, August 13, 2012
The gay artist who publicly took responsbility for painting "Tastes Like Hate" graffiti on a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Southern California has been arrested, according to media reports. The Los Angeles Times reported that Manuel Castro, 30, was arrested on suspicion of vandalism Wednesday, Aug. 8, in West Hollywood. -- Do you agree with this artist's method of protesting the Chick-fil-A corporate view of marriage? Tell us in the comments below. Police are also looking for a second person who may have played a role in the incident, the Times reported. The graffiti — accompanied by a representation of a cow holding a paint brush — appeared during a week of demonstrations at Chick-fil-A restaurants nationwide. The demonstrations were sparked …
Thursday, August 2, 2012
Saddleback Church's Pastor Rick Warren says Dan Cathy claimed a new world record while local chains had to close early after running out of fresh chicken.
According to Pastor Rick Warren's Twitter feed, Dan Cathy, head of Chick-fil-A and son of founder Truett Cathy, called Pastor Rick Warren and claimed to have set a world record in sales: "@DanCathy just called me. #ChickfilA has already set a world record today, with 7 more hours to go in the West. #outofchicken" Local restaurants were packed with people throughout the day, and the Snellville location on Scenic Highway had to close early. "We just couldn't keep up with the demand," said manager Kevin Kelliher. "We ran out of thawed chicken and people were having to wait 40 minutes for their meals." Kelliher estimates between 3-4,000 people stopped by his location yesterday for Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day. "It was nuts," he said. On …
Various reports show long lines at multiple locations for Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day.
When Mike Huckabee declared Wednesday as Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day after President Dan Cathy of Chick-fil-A spoke out publicly against gay marriage, the former governor may not have expected restaurant locations to be swamped with customers. And Gwinnett locations were no different. The lines were long at the Jimmy Carter Boulevard location in unincorporated Norcross, and the Loganville location off Highway 78 had crowds so large that the police and fire officials were called in to help. The Snellville location also saw a huge rush of people, with cars overflowing into a nearby church and people parking as far as three businesses away. The Chick-fil-A in Suwanee saw a mass of people, too. Did you eat at Chick-fil-A on Wednesday? What …
Wednesday, August 1, 2012
Political sides in the same-sex marriage controversy have issued "calls to action" at the restaurant chain's outlets for Aug 1 and Aug. 3.
This could be an interesting week for Chick-fil-A, the Atlanta-based restaurant chain that recently has become a political battleground. Former Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee has called for Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day on Wednesday, Aug. 1, and has set up a Facebook page to draw attention. And the Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation is backing a call for a National Same-Sex Kiss Day on Friday, Aug. 3, to be held at Chick-fil-A restaurants nationwide. The controversy, of course, comes from a statement by Chick-fil-A executive Dan Cathy, who supports the view of marriage as between a man and a woman. Dan Cathy, son of company founder Truman Cathy, said the fast-food giant was “guilty as charged” of supporting “the biblical definition of …
Monday, July 30, 2012
The leaders of the Atlanta-based company have been outspoken against gay marriage - and it's created an ongoing argument among those in favor and those against.
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Monday, July 30, 2012
Earlier this month, President Dan Cathy of Chick-fil-A spoke out publicly against gay marriage. The ensuing public uproar on the subject has been swift. Bloggers have lit up the Internet, Twitter has been filled with opinions and celebrities have sworn to boycott the family-owned restaurant. In response, Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos donated $2.5 million to help pass a same-sex referendum in Washington state. Even President Obama earlier this year, switched his stance on gay marriage saying publically that he condones unions between same-sex couples. What's your thoughts on business and political leaders speaking out publically on gay marriage? Will it affect where you dine, which Internet business you choose to do business with or who you vote …
Tuesday, July 10, 2012
The restaurant is giving away a free meal of choice to anyone dressed in cow garb July 13.
Happen to have a cow outfit in your closet? Those who come to any Chick-fil-A restaurant dressed "head to hoof" in a cow outfit Friday, July 13, will receive a free meal for Cow Appreciation Day. Cow dressers will be able to choose any entree, drink and side item of their choice, whether it's during breakfast, lunch or dinner. "Friday the 13th is typically a day spent avoiding black cats and ladders, but for at least one restaurant chain and its customers, Friday the 13th will show spots of good luck," according to a statement from the restaurant chain. Don't have a cow costume, but have another garment with at least a few spots? Chick-fil-A is promising a free entree of choice for those wearers, too. Chick-fil-A's Cow Appreciation Day has…
Thursday, April 26, 2012
The Chick-fil-A in Norcross is hosting a special Saturday evening for mothers and their sons.
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Thursday, April 26, 2012
The Chick-fil-A in Norcross, as well as its other locations in the metro area, is hosting a special “Date Knight” for mothers and sons Saturday, April 28 from 4:30 to 8:30 p.m. During this special evening, moms and their sons are encouraged to spend some time together while they enjoy dinner, great conversations and several medieval-themed activities. Seatings are available at 4:30, 5:30, 6:30 or 7:30 p.m., and reservations are required. The activities of the evening are free, minus the cost of food. To make a reservation for the Norcross location (5455 Jimmy Carter Boulevard), visit www.mothersondate.com. Every mother-son pair will also receive a tray liner with questions and topics to get the conversations started, and a take-home …
Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Enter a drawing to throw out the first pitch at a Gwinnett Braves game and help benefit the Gwinnett Children's Shelter.
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Tuesday, April 17, 2012
Here's your chance to throw the first pitch in an upcoming Gwinnett Braves Game. The 17 Gwinnett County Chick-fil-A restaurants, including the Norcross location, are holding a Spirit Night on Wednesday, April 18, from 5 p.m. to 8 p.m. All who attend will be entered into a drawing to win the honor of throwing the first pitch of the May 12 Gwinnett Braves game. Spirit Night is being held to benefit the Gwinnett Children's Shelter (GCS) and a percentage of sales will go to GCS, which is celebrating its 25th anniversary. The drawing winner will be escorted on to the field in a Chick-fil-A vehicle by the "Eat Mor Chikin" cows and will throw out the first pitch with Javy Lopez. Tickets for the May 12 game can be purchased here, and a portion of …
Kookiewkidz
9:39 am on Monday, September 24, 2012
They really didn't say they were going to stop funding the Anti-Gay groups....see Keith's copy of the statement above. However, even if they DID...I still would not support them because they are straddling the fence. You either believe and stand by your convictions or you don't. But you don't change just because you want to open a new restaurant in Chicago! I guess the almighty dollar won out … more ›