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Did you seriously just imply that if you oppose Christian groups that are anti-gay, you then support Muslim groups that are anti- gay?
Nah -- that would be some crazy talk.
I implied nothing of the sort. Simply responding to the comment about putting an "ISIS Kebabs" restsurant next door to the Chik-Fila place at the University. It was a tongue in cheek comment, just as I imagine the post I responded to was, although pointing out the reality of this "ISIS" group's homophobia ( not just fabricated like the claims of anti-Christian groups against Chik-Fila) is perfectly serious.
Why would any person commit so much money into a business that was going to meet such a hostile environment?
Chik-Fil-A is a franchise outfit, so the franchisee may have been naive or stupid, or both, but part of the franchise's responsibility is to provide anyone who buys one a marketing plan. A big part of any franchise's marketing plan is a location scout who studies demographics in the area and creates a list of the best possible site locations.
Inside a college campus would surely be not on that list for several reasons; the company is already notorious for its conservative activism, and they forbid their franchisees to open on Sunday.
While a campus always has all political parties represented a-plenty, a fast food joint should be a neutral political zone so maximum profit can be accomplished. The joint won't do well drawing only half the customers it should draw.
And Sunday closures will cost the franchisees even more money. Sundays on campus are most often the only day a lot of students take off to just relax.
If I was buying that franchise, I would be planning a lawsuit against Chik-Fil-A for failure to provide adequate services in their part of the deal. I've seen franchises in the past go bankrupt from such failures.
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Why would any person commit so much money into a business that was going to meet such a hostile environment?
Chik-Fil-A is a franchise outfit, so the franchisee may have been naive or stupid, or both, but part of the franchise's responsibility is to provide anyone who buys one a marketing plan. A big part of any franchise's marketing plan is a location scout who studies demographics in the area and creates a list of the best possible site locations.
Inside a college campus would surely be not on that list for several reasons; the company is already notorious for its conservative activism, and they forbid their franchisees to open on Sunday.
While a campus always has all political parties represented a-plenty, a fast food joint should be a neutral political zone so maximum profit can be accomplished. The joint won't do well drawing only half the customers it should draw.
And Sunday closures will cost the franchisees even more money. Sundays on campus are most often the only day a lot of students take off to just relax.
If I was buying that franchise, I would be planning a lawsuit against Chik-Fil-A for failure to provide adequate services in their part of the deal. I've seen franchises in the past go bankrupt from such failures.
How many Chick Fil A's have actually been told that they could not open because of the outrage ?
regardless of my dislike for them, it seems to be one of the most successful per unit franchises out there.
I agree. In the processing many of their suppliers have been filmed torturing these poor animals, clipping off their beaks and scalding them alive with boiling water.
Why would any person commit so much money into a business that was going to meet such a hostile environment?
Chik-Fil-A is a franchise outfit, so the franchisee may have been naive or stupid, or both, but part of the franchise's responsibility is to provide anyone who buys one a marketing plan. A big part of any franchise's marketing plan is a location scout who studies demographics in the area and creates a list of the best possible site locations.
Inside a college campus would surely be not on that list for several reasons; the company is already notorious for its conservative activism, and they forbid their franchisees to open on Sunday.
While a campus always has all political parties represented a-plenty, a fast food joint should be a neutral political zone so maximum profit can be accomplished. The joint won't do well drawing only half the customers it should draw.
And Sunday closures will cost the franchisees even more money. Sundays on campus are most often the only day a lot of students take off to just relax.
If I was buying that franchise, I would be planning a lawsuit against Chik-Fil-A for failure to provide adequate services in their part of the deal. I've seen franchises in the past go bankrupt from such failures.
Why would any person commit so much money into a business that was going to meet such a hostile environment?
Chik-Fil-A is a franchise outfit, so the franchisee may have been naive or stupid, or both, but part of the franchise's responsibility is to provide anyone who buys one a marketing plan. A big part of any franchise's marketing plan is a location scout who studies demographics in the area and creates a list of the best possible site locations.
Inside a college campus would surely be not on that list for several reasons; the company is already notorious for its conservative activism, and they forbid their franchisees to open on Sunday.
While a campus always has all political parties represented a-plenty, a fast food joint should be a neutral political zone so maximum profit can be accomplished. The joint won't do well drawing only half the customers it should draw.
And Sunday closures will cost the franchisees even more money. Sundays on campus are most often the only day a lot of students take off to just relax.
If I was buying that franchise, I would be planning a lawsuit against Chik-Fil-A for failure to provide adequate services in their part of the deal. I've seen franchises in the past go bankrupt from such failures.
I think a Chic-Fil-A will do just fine on a college campus. You know these complainers have to be in the minority.
And suing Chick-Fil-A for not opening on Sundays is ridiculous. They do plenty of business the other six days a week. If you want to open a fast food franchise that opens seven days a week, then buy another. It would be just like some activist to buy a Chick-Fil-A with the sole purpose of suing over the Sunday closing. Because people are douches.
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