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Chick-fil-A Ranks No. 1 as America's Favorite Fast-Food Restaurant
Christian Post ^ | 10/23/2017 | Christine Thomasos

Posted on 10/24/2017 10:27:36 AM PDT by SeekAndFind

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To determine the most popular fast-food chain in each state, Foursquare looked at which chains received the most visits on average per location in every state based on the total number of visits to each chain divided by the number of locations in that state

Flawed methodology. Having a limited number of locations plays to your favor.

As an example, Canes just moved into California and has no more that 6-7 stores. There's no way they have more customers or make more money than In-n-out, or McDonalds.

21 posted on 10/24/2017 10:52:19 AM PDT by Mr.Unique (The government, by its very nature, cannot give except what it first takes.)
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I’m pretty sure that they also get a lot of traffic because of their children’s play area inside the restaurants, meant for kids 4 and under, but where kids up to 9 can be seen playing. When we ask our grandchildren where they would like to eat, most times they mention Chik-fil-A, because they want to run and play inside.

Yeah, that's gotta be it. Couldn't be the delicious food, the wonderfully pleasant and courteous staff, and outwardly expressed Christian values. LOL

22 posted on 10/24/2017 10:54:21 AM PDT by COBOL2Java (John McCain treats GOP voters like he treated his first wife)
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To: SeekAndFind
I'm happy to see this news, but the method used to measure popularity isn't really an accurate one. Using average sales per location gives an advantage to a chain like Chick-fil-A that has a lot of name recognition but a relatively small number of locations.

There are about 2,000 Chick-fil-A locations in the U.S., compared to more than 14,000 McDonalds locations. How does this make Chick-fil-A a more popular brand?

23 posted on 10/24/2017 10:54:51 AM PDT by Alberta's Child ("Tell them to stand!" -- President Trump, 9/23/2017)
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To: lesko

When I lived in Florida, I attended a church near a Chick-Fil-A, and more than once I thought it would have been nice to take my family there for lunch, after the Sunday service.


24 posted on 10/24/2017 10:57:47 AM PDT by Berosus (I wish I had as much faith in God as liberals have in government.)
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To: SeekAndFind

Glad to hear. I know numerous people that eat there because of its values, and I have seen lines at its drive thru wrap the building TWICE and carry onto the street. But I have not gotten the appeal as for its actual product. I always thought it average—but I don’t dine out often. That said, it will always get my business over any other fast food joint.


25 posted on 10/24/2017 10:58:15 AM PDT by guido911 (all)
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To: Buckeye McFrog

The Chick-Fil-A near me is next to Interstate 75, so it has made an exact science of moving people in and out. Thus, all the customers are in a good mood even when the crowd crunch is going on.


26 posted on 10/24/2017 11:00:04 AM PDT by Berosus (I wish I had as much faith in God as liberals have in government.)
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To: SeekAndFind

as far as taste..

I MUCH prefer Cains..

But.. Chick does have good waffle fries.


27 posted on 10/24/2017 11:01:59 AM PDT by cableguymn (We need a redneck in the white house....)
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To: Mr.Unique

How can Popeye’s be more popular in South Dakota and Hawaii, than it is in Louisiana?


28 posted on 10/24/2017 11:03:04 AM PDT by Berosus (I wish I had as much faith in God as liberals have in government.)
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To: PIF

Waifs?


29 posted on 10/24/2017 11:08:12 AM PDT by LanaTurnerOverdrive ("I've done things in my life I'm not proud of. And the things I am proud of are disgusting.")
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To: SeekAndFind

I used to love it. But now it tastes too swee


30 posted on 10/24/2017 11:08:43 AM PDT by Terry Mross (Liver spots And blood thinners..)
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To: SeekAndFind

The article did not mention that Chick-Fil-A also has the most cheerful atmosphere of any fast food place. You can chuckle at the pictures of cows with signs that say “Eat mor chikin,” and often they also show pictures of the schools and charities they have helped, with money or free food.

And don’t forget they have done their part, when emergencies happened. When drivers all over Atlanta were stuck in a snowstorm, Chick-Fil-A fed them. And after the nightclub shooting at the Pulse nightclub in Orlando, the Chick-Fil-A near the University of Central Florida opened up on a Sunday, to cook meals for those people who gave blood for the wounded nightclub victims.


31 posted on 10/24/2017 11:13:21 AM PDT by Berosus (I wish I had as much faith in God as liberals have in government.)
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"How can Popeye’s be more popular in South Dakota and Hawaii, than it is in Louisiana?"

LOTS more competition in Louisiana. I wish there was one nearer to where I live here in Washington.

32 posted on 10/24/2017 11:15:06 AM PDT by Wonder Warthog (The Hog of Steel and NRA Life Member)
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To: SeekAndFind

I like Chik-fil-a. I would call them my favorite.

But they are not my favorite because the food is so much better or their restaurants are that much more convenient. Frankly the Sunday thing is a bit of an annoyance, because I am often out for lunch on Sunday afternoon.

Their staff is courteous and professional, but that is not what seals the deal.

What makes them my favorite is that I have confidence that they will never presume to lecture me, call me stupid, or set themselves up as my betters.

For that reason, they have my confidence, and I like them.


33 posted on 10/24/2017 11:16:26 AM PDT by Haiku Guy (eliminate perverse incentives)
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To: Mr.Unique

Similar situation in Texas where In-N-Out first arrived about 5 years ago. They have about 20 locations mostly in the DFW area.


34 posted on 10/24/2017 11:17:17 AM PDT by KMG365
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To: 1Old Pro

Aww, too bad. Hope you get it through soon.


35 posted on 10/24/2017 11:20:37 AM PDT by DoughtyOne (Rush Limbaugh: 45% of California families speak a foreign language at home. Oth src: full U.S. 21%)
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Well, at least there is a golden lining to that story.

“:^)


36 posted on 10/24/2017 11:21:26 AM PDT by DoughtyOne (Rush Limbaugh: 45% of California families speak a foreign language at home. Oth src: full U.S. 21%)
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To: SeekAndFind

They do make a mean spicy chicken sandwich!


37 posted on 10/24/2017 11:25:15 AM PDT by Personal Responsibility (We need a separation of press and state!)
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To: SeekAndFind

I hate that place. Everybody that works there is smarter, nicer and better looking than me.


38 posted on 10/24/2017 11:36:01 AM PDT by rsobin
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To: SeekAndFind

Love their chicken-strips. They stopped serving oatmeal for breakfast - at least in my area. I miss it.


39 posted on 10/24/2017 11:43:12 AM PDT by Dante3
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To: SeekAndFind

And the congregation rose , raised their arms, and ,as one,exclaimed “Thank You LORD !


40 posted on 10/24/2017 11:43:44 AM PDT by litehaus (A memory toooo long.............)
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