Posted on 01/04/2011 6:15:25 PM PST by Maelstorm
I like it!
Whataburger doesn’t have a song.
Better that than choking the chicken.
Chick-fil-A restaurant locator:
http://www.chick-fil-a.com/restlocator/
Chick-fil-A’s Closed-on-Sunday Policy Press Release
Of the many unique characteristics that distinguish Chick-fil-A, Inc. from other quick-service restaurant companies, the most notable – and the most asked about – tradition is that of closing all of its 1,428* restaurants on Sunday. Following is a brief explanation of how the “Closed on-Sunday” policy started and why it will continue to remain in place.
Since Truett Cathy, founder and CEO of Chick-fil-A, opened his first restaurant in 1946, he has made his Closed on Sunday policy as much a part of the Chick-fil-A brand as the original Chick-fil-A® Chicken Sandwich. While many question the chain’s policy and how Chick-fil-A could forgo sales on one of the busiest days for food service, Cathy answers challengers by saying closing on Sunday is one of the best business decisions he has ever made.
Cathy’s practice of closing his restaurants on Sunday is unique to the restaurant business and a testament to his faith in God. Within the first week of business at his Dwarf Grill restaurant in Hapeville, Ga. more than 60 years ago, Cathy knew that he would not deal with money on the “Lord’s Day.” Today, the Closed-on-Sunday policy is
reflected in the company’s Corporate Purpose:
To glorify God by being a faithful steward to all that is entrusted to us.
To have a positive influence on all who come in contact with Chick-fil-A.
Cathy believes that being closed on Sunday says two important things to people: One, that there must be something special about the way Chick-fil-A people view their spiritual life; and, two, that there must be something special about how Chick-fil-A feels about its people.
Cathy believes that by giving employees Sunday off as a day for family, worship, fellowship or rest, the company attracts quality people. And people, Cathy says, are the cornerstone of all that Chick-fil-A does as a chain. Chick-fil-A has the opportunity to attract individuals who want to be associated with an organization with a values-based vision, is purpose-driven and that truly values a balance between work and family.
In today’s business world, the Closed-on-Sunday policy may seem to be a costly business decision. But, as company sales figures have consistently proven, Chick-fil-A restaurants often generate more business per square foot in six days than many other quick-service restaurants produce in seven. Chick-fil-A generated more than $2.96 billion dollars in sales in 2008, and the chain has enjoyed sales gains for 41 consecutive years (every year since the first Chick-fil-A restaurant opened in 1967). Cathy credits “blessings from the Lord” for the great success the company has enjoyed, and he remains as committed as ever to maintaining the Closed-on-Sunday policy. “I feel it’s the best business decision I ever made,” says Cathy.
* Number of restaurants as of February 2009.
http://www.chick-fil-a.com/#pressroom
I would tell them bring it on. If this is how they thing they are going to win their agenda they are wrong big time.
My grandma strangled her chickens.
The good news is their boycotts are failing and have far less impact than Christian Conservative Boycotts have in the past. Target apologized and then basically ignored the Gay boycott and continued political donations to conservative political orgs and they had their best sales in over three years.
Well, actually you just kinda use a flick of the wrist
Bump for Chick-Fil-A.
TRANSLATION: Are Gays against the Christians and their God? The answer is yes...so keap reading the article.
The local Chick-fill-a here at least are owned by Republicans. They brought in (donated) hot chicken sandwiches to the people manning the phone banks for John McCain in 2008
Heck, I’m so old I remember when NOTHING was open on Sundays. btw, Hobby Lobby (craft, home dec store) isn’t open on Sunday either.
Yes, the Cathy family is a Christian family, they are not shy about their family values. Store owner/operators do not have to be Christians but they do need to subscribe to the same family/conservative values as the corporation.
The family has never gone public with CFA, so they could continue to operate in the way they believe is right.
Their mission statement is: “To glorify God by being a faithful steward of all that is entrusted us, and to have a positive influence on all that come in contact with Chick-fil-A.”
I’ve heard they are partial to hiring home schooled kids. ie) conservative families.
thanks for the link - only three on the Left Coast, but I go up to that area of WA state quite often - I’ll check out the place next time I’m there.
I am homo-fatigued.
(Sick and tired of homos ruining everything.)
Did she stangle them as well?
Chick-Fill-A tilts conservative. Fine by me!
Meantime, what a perfect target; being Christian and 'all' and with a public image just waiting to be sullied by the usual cast of characters.
Bet they can hardly wait.
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