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Despite Attempts to Drive Them out of Business, Chick-Fil-A to become 3rd Largest Restaurant Chain
nteb ^ | 5/18/19 | Geoffrey Grider

Posted on 05/20/2019 1:43:07 PM PDT by Roman_War_Criminal

Chick-Fil-A to Become Third-Largest Fast Food Chain in U.S. FROM THE WALL STREET JOURNAL: As the biggest fast-food chains have expanded menus to attract new customers, Chick-fil-A Inc. has gained ground with a different strategy: its focus on chicken sandwiches.

Since its founding in Atlanta in 1967 by entrepreneur Truett Cathy, Chick-fil-A’s signature item has been its breaded chicken-breast sandwich served with pickles on a buttered toasted bun. The company sells breakfast and salads, too, but its relatively simple menu stands out, compared with its fast-food rivals.

Now five decades later, the closely held company this year is poised to become the third-biggest U.S. restaurant chain by sales behind McDonald’s Corp. MCD -0.39% and Starbucks Corp. , according to food-service consultancy Technomic Inc. The growth reflects Chick-fil-A’s expansion over the past decade, as well as consumers’ broader turn toward chicken.

“WE’VE BEEN PRETTY CONSISTENT IN HOW, OVER MULTIPLE DECADES, WE’RE GOING TO TAKE IT SLOW AND STEADY,” MARK MORAITAKIS, A CHICK-FIL-A SENIOR DIRECTOR, SAID ABOUT THE COMPANY’S EXPANSION. “IT’S PAID OFF FOR US.”

Sales from Chick-fil-A’s restaurants have tripled over the past decade, reaching $10.2 billion last year, Technomic said, even though the chain is closed on Sundays, a practice implemented by its conservative Christian founder.


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DESPITE RELENTLESS ATTEMPTS BY THE LIBERAL LEFT TO DRIVE THEM OUT OF BUSINESS, CHICK-FIL-A TO BECOME THIRD LARGEST RESTAURANT CHAIN IN US

1 posted on 05/20/2019 1:43:07 PM PDT by Roman_War_Criminal
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

Maybe the libs need to roll out the big guns... some Jim Carey art....

hahahahahahahahahahahahahaha!!!!


2 posted on 05/20/2019 1:44:31 PM PDT by samtheman (To steal an election, who do you collude with? Russians in Russia or Mexicans in California?)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

#1 Reason. Attention to detail and Customer Service. (and the food is good too)


3 posted on 05/20/2019 1:47:19 PM PDT by griswold3
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4 posted on 05/20/2019 1:48:09 PM PDT by Roman_War_Criminal (Like Enoch, Noah, & Lot, the True Church will soon be removed & then destruction comes forth.)
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Congratulations to Chick Fil A. Never been to one of their restaurants. They just aren’t around here, but from what I’ve known about Chick Fil A I’ve always supported their efforts with good thoughts, good wishes, and prayers.


5 posted on 05/20/2019 1:49:21 PM PDT by rockinqsranch (Dems, Libs, Socialists call 'em what you will they all have fairies livin' in their trees.)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

OH YEAH! Thanks for posting.


6 posted on 05/20/2019 1:50:05 PM PDT by rockinqsranch (Dems, Libs, Socialists call 'em what you will they all have fairies livin' in their trees.)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

The one closest to my house is always packed. It just recently reopened, they razed the old building and rebuilt. Booming buisness.


7 posted on 05/20/2019 1:50:14 PM PDT by csvset (illegitimi non carborundum)
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Because of RELENTLESS ATTEMPTS BY THE LIBERAL LEFT TO DRIVE THEM OUT OF BUSINESS, CHICK-FIL-A TO BECOME THIRD LARGEST RESTAURANT CHAIN IN US


8 posted on 05/20/2019 1:52:20 PM PDT by Glenmore
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

It’s a stretch to call Starbux a restaurant.


9 posted on 05/20/2019 1:55:00 PM PDT by Rebelbase
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Their most popular sandwich----

Lettuce frill, garden tomato and cheese atop the delightful grilled chicken. And dont forget the waffle fries.

10 posted on 05/20/2019 1:59:25 PM PDT by Liz ( Our side has 8 trillion bullets; the other side doesn't know which bathroom to use.)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal
This is how you win.

Ignore them. Don't let them bait you.

Hobby Lobby did the same thing.

If you react within a couple days of being accused your enemy will be emboldened.

Don't issue a statement acknowledging them. Don't respond to them.

If you don't respond or acknowledge them their collective rage can't be sustained and their protestations will fizzle.

11 posted on 05/20/2019 1:59:44 PM PDT by yesthatjallen
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Waiting for the peach milkshakes.


12 posted on 05/20/2019 2:00:33 PM PDT by Covenantor (Men are ruled...by liars who refuse them news, and by fools who cannot govern. " Chesterton)
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To: Roman_War_Criminal

Does anyone know where Burger King is ranked? I thought they (and maybe even Wendy’s)would be ranked above Chick-Fil-A.


13 posted on 05/20/2019 2:01:11 PM PDT by MDLION (J"Trust in the Lord with all your heart" -Proverbs 3:5)
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Puts a smile on my face. In spite of the leftists targeting Chick Fil A for destruction, they are growing and stronger than ever.


14 posted on 05/20/2019 2:05:23 PM PDT by Dilbert San Diego
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To: samtheman

I just enjoyed a sandwich with double pickles yesterday.


15 posted on 05/20/2019 2:06:28 PM PDT by cnsmom
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16 posted on 05/20/2019 2:09:07 PM PDT by Fiddlstix (Warning! This Is A Subliminal Tagline! Read it at your own risk!(Presented by TagLines R US))
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I have been to one about 3 or 4 times. There is one about 15 miles from me in a part of another town I just don’t go to often.

But compared to McD’s, Wendy’s or Burger King the food is far superior and I am not even a big fan of chicken.

I would take a good hamburger any day.

The burger places just don’t make good burgers or fries any more.

I usually go to Arby’s over the burger places these days because of those failings.

If the burger places don’t start paying attention to quality soon, they will totally lose me and people like me who care more about quality than price. I like my food fast but not over taste.

17 posted on 05/20/2019 2:09:59 PM PDT by Pontiac (The welfare state must fail because it is contrary to human nature and diminishes the human spirit)
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To: Covenantor

Seasonal item........


18 posted on 05/20/2019 2:11:21 PM PDT by Liz ( Our side has 8 trillion bullets; the other side doesn't know which bathroom to use.)
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That's right...and the season is approaching...thank goodness 😃
19 posted on 05/20/2019 2:14:54 PM PDT by Covenantor (Men are ruled...by liars who refuse them news, and by fools who cannot govern. " Chesterton)
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This is how you win. Ignore them. Don't let them bait you. Hobby Lobby did the same thing. If you react within a couple days of being accused your enemy will be emboldened. Don't issue a statement acknowledging them. Don't respond to them. If you don't respond or acknowledge them their collective rage can't be sustained and their protestations will fizzle.

You're right...

20 posted on 05/20/2019 2:15:32 PM PDT by GOPJ
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