OT: Chick-fil-A [LOCKED]
How is there no franchise in Ann Arbor yet? The social culture / climate would in no way outnumber the people who just love Chick-fil-A. Get it together. I’m hungry.
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Optimism Attache
November 3rd, 2018 at 8:59 PM ^
Closed on Sundays. Boo
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B1G Winning
November 3rd, 2018 at 9:01 PM ^
Everyone was bitching about Cedar Point allowing a CFA in the park, and claimed that it would fail.
LOL, it’s a 50 minute wait just to get in the damn door now because it’s so popular. Great food, even better service, profit.
Love it.
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slimj091
November 3rd, 2018 at 9:29 PM ^
I'm guessing that it's the only place in the park that doesn't charge 30 dollars for 3 dollars worth of food.
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ToledoWolverine
November 3rd, 2018 at 11:29 PM ^
I think there was a dispute about the, closed on Sunday thing, and they either left or got the boot. Cedar point then tried to mimmick the Chick Fil A product line. It did not go well. Chick Fil A is back and they close on sundays.
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M Go Cue
November 3rd, 2018 at 9:01 PM ^
Chick Fil A is very picky when giving awarding a franchise, and if you get one you are only allowed one store. They want their franchisees to be very involved in their store and community. Part of the reason they are renowned for their customer service.
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poseidon7902
November 3rd, 2018 at 9:08 PM ^
I doubt it’s changes but 8 years ago I looked into getting a franchise and their requirements are crazy. Most focused on your personal debt. Like you can’t have any outstanding debt beside a mortgage.
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Steve in PA
November 3rd, 2018 at 9:59 PM ^
And restaurant management experience too. They are very careful with their brand.
I looked into it as well.
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Lakeyale13
November 3rd, 2018 at 9:42 PM ^
Actually not factual on them only allowing someone to "own" one store. There are people who have more than one. Not super common, but there are people who have more than one store. My buddy "owns" a Chic-fil-a and I have asked him every question in the book.
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M Go Cue
November 3rd, 2018 at 10:17 PM ^
Yes, there are a few exceptions. Sorry I left that out. They also aren’t really franchises, as you don’t really own anything. You just pay 10k to run it.
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Jasper
November 3rd, 2018 at 9:05 PM ^
This post belongs in the fried chicken #snowflake thread.
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Ihatebux
November 3rd, 2018 at 9:07 PM ^
You got $750k burning a hole in your pocket, go nuts.
btw, I'm pissed that there is no Trader Joe's in Toledo...best store ever.
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corundum
November 3rd, 2018 at 9:36 PM ^
It's cheaper than you think.
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The Dirty Nil
November 3rd, 2018 at 9:40 PM ^
My girlfriend is obsessed with trader joes. I don't get it. It's like a rich woman's aldi
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Commie_High96
November 3rd, 2018 at 11:27 PM ^
Should seem like that, the same company owns both Trader Joes and Aldi. Two german brothers, one runs each brand.
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Clarence Boddicker
November 3rd, 2018 at 9:08 PM ^
Viral marketing?
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maceo_blastin'
November 3rd, 2018 at 9:08 PM ^
fuck chick-fil-a.
if you want bible-thumping homophobes to make chicken for you on the weekends then go to church.
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WFBlue
November 3rd, 2018 at 9:10 PM ^
well they're closed on Sundays so...
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stephenrjking
November 3rd, 2018 at 9:14 PM ^
I like how prejudice is cool for some people when it's directed against the correct outgroup. There are upvotes for it, too.
Seriously, those of you who think that's what people in church are, come to mine. You'll be welcomed as a friend. Might not agree with me, but you'll be surprised at what you find.
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maceo_blastin'
November 3rd, 2018 at 9:19 PM ^
i do respect the institute of church. however, what the corporate office of chick-fil-a defines as 'christian' i dont think i am down with.
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ST3
November 3rd, 2018 at 10:07 PM ^
I respect the people who make up the Church. The Institutional Church has lost all my respect. The Bishops who enabled the scandals should be defrocked and sent to jail.
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The Granddaddy
November 3rd, 2018 at 9:20 PM ^
I agree. I’m gayer than Richard Simmons singing a duet with Elton John in a bathhouse. I just think Chick-fil-A is amazing. And that I need one here.
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lbpeley
November 3rd, 2018 at 11:25 PM ^
Gayer than Richard Simmons singing a duet with Elton John in a bath house. Haaaaa! That is phenomenal wording. Well played.
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PapabearBlue
November 3rd, 2018 at 9:23 PM ^
Id be willing to bet you that the business owners of at least 50% of the businesses you frequent have a belief that you don't agree with. You're just virtue signaling because it's a chic-fil-a was a hot story at once and that's what virtue signalers do.
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maceo_blastin'
November 3rd, 2018 at 9:29 PM ^
im just not into free advertising for a national fast food chain that has political views i dont agree with. just saying, if i see a mcdonalds or burger king or whatever love fest on this site, i will make a deflating post. make your own fried chicken!
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MaizeAndBlueWahoo
November 3rd, 2018 at 10:19 PM ^
As a conservative, if I was "not into free advertising" for a business that has political views I disagree with, I'd have to yell at everyone who posted anything about any movie ever, and most music as well. I think you'll survive a fast food chain thread.
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B1G Winning
November 3rd, 2018 at 9:29 PM ^
I’ll think I’ll frequent my local Chick-Fil-A sometime this week.
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lbpeley
November 3rd, 2018 at 10:59 PM ^
I'm going twice a day just to stick it to the whine asses.
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slimj091
November 3rd, 2018 at 9:31 PM ^
To be fair Bible-thumping homophobes tend to make the best fried chicken.
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freelion
November 3rd, 2018 at 9:39 PM ^
KFC went downhill when they stopped thumping bibles
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Lakeyale13
November 3rd, 2018 at 9:50 PM ^
Why do people change the definition of "homophobia"? Homophobia clearly means to "be afraid of homosexuals". Why be ignorant and use a word incorrectly?
The Orthodox Christian, Orthodox Jewish, and Orthodox Muslim view is that these groups believe sex should be with in the confines of marriage between a man and a woman. Im not saying anyone has to think this is correct. Also, Im not making a political statement or religious statement. Just stating that in no way shape or form are these groups "Homophobic". They are not afraid of homosexuals. They disagree with their lifestyle (in the same way that homosexuals would disagree with their lifestyle and viewpoints), but that doesn't mean they hate them or are afraid of them.
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Sopwith
November 3rd, 2018 at 10:32 PM ^
Uh, no. Organized religions actively persecute and do everything they can to actively deny full civil rights for gays. That is a little more than just "disagreeing with their lifestyle." If that's not hate, it's pretty fucking close enough.
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Lakeyale13
November 3rd, 2018 at 10:46 PM ^
What organized religions are you talking about? Episcopalians, the majority at least including the head of the church, are LBGTQ friendly. Also, large segments of Presbyterians and Lutherans are LBGTQ friendly. Furthermore, the majority of Methodist Churches are LGBTQ friendly.
You really sound ignorant making an overarching statement that "Organized Religions" "Do everything they can to actively deny full civil rights for gays". That is just categorically false as the objective facts above show.
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Lakeyale13
November 3rd, 2018 at 10:59 PM ^
Not to mention that I believe 100% of Reformed Jewish Synagogues would be LBGTQ friendly as well.
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lbpeley
November 3rd, 2018 at 11:02 PM ^
Nailed it. Misogyny has seemed to have lost its actual meaning too. But hey, they gotta have their buzzwords and pseudo crosses to nail themselves to. Ironically.
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MIGHTYMOJO91
November 4th, 2018 at 4:40 AM ^
What a mental midget you are!
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Commie_High96
November 3rd, 2018 at 9:12 PM ^
No Waffle House in A2 either, wtf?
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UofMfanINcolumbus
November 3rd, 2018 at 9:12 PM ^
I may live in the shithole known as Columbus, but we have like 20 of them here.
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Eastside Maize
November 3rd, 2018 at 9:18 PM ^
We just got one in Detroit at Harper Hospital... I go there at lunch sometimes. It’s always banging.
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Clarence Boddicker
November 3rd, 2018 at 9:27 PM ^
Always ready to put in some work for the crew.
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FauxMo
November 3rd, 2018 at 9:30 PM ^
Great food, for sure.
Stop being homophobic and I'd go often. Frankly, the fact that your CEO goes to church every Sunday and hates "sin" don't mean shit to me or 250 million other Americans. Letting your personal opinions inform your marketing strategy is stupid.
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B1G Winning
November 3rd, 2018 at 9:44 PM ^
According to Fortune, CFA has won America’s favorite fast food restaurant for the 3rd year in a row.
They’re certainly doing something right.
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FauxMo
November 3rd, 2018 at 9:47 PM ^
Oh, and since I'm getting down votes now, let's do this shit. Hey, chicken sandwich-making fuckheads: I don't give fuck what you think about gay people or anyone else. Your ability to make good sandwiches could not be less relevant to me. This is like celebrating the guy that changes the oil in my car because he "changes good oil." Fuck off. Keep your business and its success out of my life and that of all others, because making chicken sandwiches doesn't make you expert anything else...
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B1G Winning
November 3rd, 2018 at 9:51 PM ^
“doesn’t make you expert anything else...”
English speak bad structure rant.
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FauxMo
November 3rd, 2018 at 10:01 PM ^
You're correct, I made a typo. Now, would you care to compare resumes, paychecks, or any other metric of life success? hahahahaha...
Listen, Chik-fil-a is good food. Go for it. Who cares. I hope they lose all their business until they stop spouting anti-gay hatred. Other than that, fuck them (and you). :-)
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stephenrjking
November 3rd, 2018 at 10:06 PM ^
Fauxmo, you really don't look good here. Marketing strategy? Cows and college football?
You're being silly and small-minded. I mean, it's your prerogative--I don't care where you eat--but you seem rather easy to set off here. Be better.
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FauxMo
November 3rd, 2018 at 10:12 PM ^
Small-minded? Are you serious? Really man, I don't care what you or anyone else thinks, but a business that systematically and intentionally discriminates against anyone is not OK with me. Gay, straight, white, black, brown, whatever. It's just that simple. So, you know, take a stand against injustice, and you try to be better...
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stephenrjking
November 3rd, 2018 at 10:19 PM ^
Did you go to U of M?
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FauxMo
November 3rd, 2018 at 10:26 PM ^
Really, is that your question? Because yes, I did. I also have a Ph.D. I also have lots of other fancy stats about my life I could throw at you. Is that what you want? Why do you ask?
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stephenrjking
November 3rd, 2018 at 10:29 PM ^
Does U of M ever have trouble with the issues you've discussed? Do you address it this vehemently?
You are responding in a way that suggests intoxication. I could be wrong, but you might be advised to cut bait and sleep on it. Just some friendly advice.
Congrats on the Ph.D btw.
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FauxMo
November 3rd, 2018 at 10:41 PM ^
Hey, thanks man, it was a lot of work! :-) I don’t like people or institutions that systematically discriminate. That shouldn’t be shocking, I’d think?
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