A battle over Chick-fil-A’s “closed on Sunday” policy is underway in the Empire State.
Some New York politicians are angry that Chick-fil-A doesn’t keep its locations open 7 days a week along New York State’s 500-mile Thruway. So they’ve introduced a bill in direct response to the beloved chicken chain’s Sabbath stance.
Critics contend the measure is aimed at interfering with Chick-fil-A’s plans to maintain its Bible-based policy at future restaurants along the NY Thruway.
The bill, introduced last month, is another salvo in the yearslong political battle involving the company, whose late founder Truett Cathy infused its business practices with his conservative Christian values.
Cathy decided to close on Sundays in 1946 when he opened his first restaurant in Hapeville, Georgia. “Having worked seven days a week in restaurants open 24 hours, Truett saw the importance of closing on Sundays so that he and his employees could set aside one day to rest, enjoy time with their families and loved ones, or worship if they choose,” according to the company’s website.
In recent years, Chick-fil-A has been especially targeted by LGBT activists because Truett Cathy’s son Dan Cathy revealed his personal views against same-sex marriage.
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