"Eat Mor Chiken"

Time will tell, but I can’t imagine that a fast food restaurant of any stripe has seen a spike in business as has Chick fil A in the last week or so, and especially today. 

Unless you live in a cave in a remote jungle somewhere, you are aware that Chick fil A has come under assault of late because their CEO, Dan Cathy, who is the son of founder Truett Cathy expressed his personal opinion on homosexual marriage.  That opinion, which is not any sort of corporate policy, has caused mayors in several cities; most notably the mayors of Boston and Chicago, to essentially disregard the 1st Amendment of the US Constitution and express that Chick fil A would not be welcome in their cities.

For several days now, the lines have been building up at most CFA locations to todays ‘big’ event.  Today has become known as Chick fil A Appreciation Day, and millions of people are choosing to enjoy one or more of their meals at a CFA location in support of this controversy and their general way of conducting business.  That general way includes treating all customers and staff with respect, courtesy, and dignity.  

We arrived around 11:30 am at the location on Northlake Blvd. in Lake Park, FL just east of I 95.  I was stunned that I found a spot to park at all.  When I entered, it was immediately obvious that most of the rest of Lake Park was descending upon this location.  Everyone was tolerating the long line cheerfully.  The staff was just as courteous as always, and they were getting the food out efficiently and without error.  I also noticed a lot of big ‘catering’ orders being brought out as well. 

I for one don’t believe for a second that this wave of support is going to end today.  In fact, many people are making a conscious effort to continue, and especially on Friday because there is talk of some sort of LGBT organized ‘kiss in’ at CFA restaurants.  From what I’ve seen and know of this company, this poses no problem.  All are welcome, and all of us will likely show up again, and again, and again.  As the CFA cows proclaim, “Eat Mor Chiken.”