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Danny83 · 6 March 2016, 10:01 AM

Not touching your cell phone http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/...ir-cell-phones

TheBluePrince · 6 March 2016, 10:10 AM

Well done them. Ban phones in restaurants.

I'd never heard of this place until I was in NYC a few months ago, saw a NY1 news item about a branch opening on 6th and when I walked past it later there was a queue out the door and down the street! Crazy for a fast food joint. Must be good I guess!

BNA/LION · 6 March 2016, 11:04 AM

That's Great! A little silence or real conversation at dinner would be nice...

TheRolexKingofLV · 6 March 2016, 11:06 AM

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Originally Posted by BNALION

That's Great! A little silence or real conversation at dinner would be nice...

x2

Chewbacca · 6 March 2016, 11:09 AM

well, they seem to make headlines with policies than recipes...

CRM114 · 6 March 2016, 11:11 AM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

well, they seem to make headlines with policies than recipes...

What policies are those?

TheRolexKingofLV · 6 March 2016, 11:37 AM

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Originally Posted by CRM114

What policies are those?

I think he may be refering to these "policies"

http://www.southernstudies.org/2012/...imination.html

CRM114 · 6 March 2016, 12:52 PM

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Originally Posted by TheRolexKingofLV

I think he may be refering to these "policies"

http://www.southernstudies.org/2012/...imination.html

Oh that. I remember all the empty hoo-haw now, I was in the States at the time.

That was where a smug senior exec at some other company on a personal crusade got immediately fired after proudly uploading a Youtube vid he made of himself verbally abusing and trying to embarrass a poor random girl working at a drive-through who in spite of his assholery maintained her politeness. He'd asked for only a water because he knew it was their policy to give it away free and used that as his opportunity to try and show how tough he was.

His immediate sacking for being a disgrace to his own company was one of the funnier things ever. Talk about a self-inflicted career meltdown.

68camaro · 6 March 2016, 01:09 PM

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Originally Posted by CRM114

Oh that. I remember all the empty hoo-haw now, I was in the States at the time.

That was where a smug senior exec at some other company on a personal crusade got immediately fired after proudly uploading a Youtube vid he made of himself verbally abusing and trying to embarrass a poor random girl working at a drive-through who in spite of his assholery maintained her politeness. He'd asked for only a water because he knew it was their policy to give it away free and used that as his opportunity to try and show how tough he was.

His immediate sacking for being a disgrace to his own company was one of the funnier things ever. Talk about a self-inflicted career meltdown.

Yup

77T · 6 March 2016, 11:01 PM

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Originally Posted by TheRolexKingofLV

I think he may be refering to these "policies"

http://www.southernstudies.org/2012/...imination.html

Those aren't policies, they are discriminatory actions by a few individuals. And violate CFA'a actual policy manual.

As many have commented, they are most known for closing on Sunday's, going the extra mile, and true respect for the individual. Dan has said things that hurt sales - things that are his personal POV.

Their policies are given to every new franchise owner and trained with new employees. Here's one franchisee's manual: http://documents.tempe.gov/sirepub/c...6054959374.PDF

I've known them for 20 years on a business level, plus one of their leaders raced with us for years, too. Very respectful and dedicated people.

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TheRolexKingofLV · 7 March 2016, 05:11 AM

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Originally Posted by 77T

Those aren't policies, they are discriminatory actions by a few individuals. And violate CFA'a actual policy manual.

As many have commented, they are most known for closing on Sunday's, going the extra mile, and true respect for the individual. Dan has said things that hurt sales - things that are his personal POV.

Their policies are given to every new franchise owner and trained with new employees. Here's one franchisee's manual: http://documents.tempe.gov/sirepub/c...6054959374.PDF

I've known them for 20 years on a business level, plus one of their leaders raced with us for years, too. Very respectful and dedicated people.

I realize they were not policies...think of it as me contributing to the thread after someone had made a comment regarding there other issues...that's all. As far as closing on Sunday's goes...who cares? That makes them a quality company?

And I hope you are not naive enough to believe that because a well written manual by corporate law attorneys constitutes a well run, honest company!?

I really don't have a dog in the fight, as I don't eat fast food crap, so I could care less if the food is great, or not. I was merely trying to elaborate on what someone had asked a question about...Enjoy your Ice Dream!

superstarmar · 6 March 2016, 02:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Chewbacca

well, they seem to make headlines with policies than recipes...

Actually , both might be correct and in order !!!
They have more and smore business ... lol.

BBL · 6 March 2016, 11:31 AM

Interesting.... maybe others follow with similar ideas?

BNA/LION · 6 March 2016, 11:55 AM

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Originally Posted by BBL

Interesting.... maybe others follow with similar ideas?

Hummm? I remember when Happy Hour was accompanied with FREE APPETIZERS!

MILGAUSS88 · 6 March 2016, 11:38 AM

My wife went in ordered food for the family, and they gave her the total. It was then, that my wife realized that she had left her purse at home. The manager said "That's all right, consider it a gift."
My wife said, "Don't be silly, I will go home and get my purse.
Manager, "Well then it wouldn't be a gift."
She was wearing her dress clothes, so there was no mistaking her for a pauper.
I have heard of several other stories like this as well.
Chik-fil-a is first class business in my opinion.

68camaro · 6 March 2016, 11:54 AM

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Originally Posted by MILGAUSS88

My wife went in ordered food for the family, and they gave her the total. It was then, that my wife realized that she had left her purse at home. The manager said "That's all right, consider it a gift."
My wife said, "Don't be silly, I will go home and get my purse.
Manager, "Well then it wouldn't be a gift."
She was wearing her dress clothes, so there was no mistaking her for a pauper.
I have heard of several other stories like this as well.
Chik-fil-a is first class business in my opinion.

This is a great story and very in-line with their corporate philosophy.

rr-nyc · 6 March 2016, 01:29 PM

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Originally Posted by MILGAUSS88

My wife went in ordered food for the family, and they gave her the total. It was then, that my wife realized that she had left her purse at home. The manager said "That's all right, consider it a gift."
My wife said, "Don't be silly, I will go home and get my purse.
Manager, "Well then it wouldn't be a gift."
She was wearing her dress clothes, so there was no mistaking her for a pauper.
I have heard of several other stories like this as well.
Chik-fil-a is first class business in my opinion.

Great story. The company has values outside of just making money but unfortunately here in the US, they are demonized for it.

Hairdude1 · 6 March 2016, 01:55 PM

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Originally Posted by MILGAUSS88

My wife went in ordered food for the family, and they gave her the total. It was then, that my wife realized that she had left her purse at home. The manager said "That's all right, consider it a gift."
My wife said, "Don't be silly, I will go home and get my purse.
Manager, "Well then it wouldn't be a gift."
She was wearing her dress clothes, so there was no mistaking her for a pauper.
I have heard of several other stories like this as well.
Chik-fil-a is first class business in my opinion.

Great story

Alexwwjd · 6 March 2016, 02:22 PM

I am chick-fil-a fan. It is my favorite fast food restaurant and I agree with their policies/beliefs.

I will go check if they have this promotion asap.

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T. Ferguson · 6 March 2016, 03:25 PM

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Originally Posted by Alexwwjd

I am chick-fil-a fan. It is my favorite fast food restaurant and I agree with their policies/beliefs.

I will go check if they have this promotion asap.

Don't eat there except very rarely, but that goes for about any fast food. And don't really care to opine on their public stance on anything. But a few years ago my neighbor passed away. There were about 150 people at his memorial service and it was catered by Chick-fil-a. The food was pretty good and I asked his girlfriend (who had organized the service) why she chose them for the food and she said that the owner/manager of the local store had somehow heard about the memorial, and offered to cater it for free simply as a gesture. He never knew my neighbor. Maybe he was a member of that church, I don't know. But I thought that was a pretty nice thing to do for people he had never even met.

Kingair · 6 March 2016, 04:21 PM

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Originally Posted by T. Ferguson

Don't eat there except very rarely, but that goes for about any fast food. And don't really care to opine on their public stance on anything. But a few years ago my neighbor passed away. There were about 150 people at his memorial service and it was catered by Chick-fil-a. The food was pretty good and I asked his girlfriend (who had organized the service) why she chose them for the food and she said that the owner/manager of the local store had somehow heard about the memorial, and offered to cater it for free simply as a gesture. He never knew my neighbor. Maybe he was a member of that church, I don't know. But I thought that was a pretty nice thing to do for people he had never even met.

Nice gesture

returntorolex · 6 March 2016, 09:49 PM

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Originally Posted by Danny83

Not touching your cell phone http://www.usnews.com/news/articles/...ir-cell-phones

Danny, if you ever make it down here, I'll take you to the Chick-Fil-A Dwarf House or Truett's Grill.

I had the supreme pleasure of meeting Mr. Cathy at his residence about 15 years ago. Extraordinarily modest and humble man.

Toony · 6 March 2016, 11:44 PM

Best fast food chicken sandwich.

HL65 · 6 March 2016, 11:48 PM

Pretty much only fast food I will eat and great company as well!

DeeTee · 7 March 2016, 12:16 AM

Chick fila and In and Out raised the bar for fast food.
Btw this thread sucks because it's now Sunday and I want chikfila.....

seand442 · 7 March 2016, 12:18 AM

As far as fast food goes, they are pretty good. They always go above and beyond every other fast food place I've been to.

cruise_bone · 7 March 2016, 03:58 AM

Sadly, Chic-Fil-A doesn't actually have Ice Cream.

There is a reason they call it Ice Dream. That reason is that it is not ice cream, oh, and IT SUCKS!!!!!

BLACKHORSE 6 · 7 March 2016, 04:29 AM

Love Chick-Fil-A. I've always had great service there, and the food is much netter than any other fast food place that I've eaten.

GB-man · 7 March 2016, 05:18 AM

I don't do fast food. Never been but of course I've heard ownership is religious etc

GradyPhilpott · 7 March 2016, 05:25 AM

I don't make or take phone calls in restaurants out of respect for others, but I do use my phone to read books, magazine articles, and the news.

I actually don't care for Chick-Fil-A food, but I did make a special trip there when they were under attack by the Left for their personal beliefs.

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TheBluePrince "TRF" Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: London Posts: 2,081	Well done them. Ban phones in restaurants. I'd never heard of this place until I was in NYC a few months ago, saw a NY1 news item about a branch opening on 6th and when I walked past it later there was a queue out the door and down the street! Crazy for a fast food joint. Must be good I guess!

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MILGAUSS88 "TRF" Member Join Date: Jun 2014 Location: mississippi river Posts: 3,264	My wife went in ordered food for the family, and they gave her the total. It was then, that my wife realized that she had left her purse at home. The manager said "That's all right, consider it a gift." My wife said, "Don't be silly, I will go home and get my purse. Manager, "Well then it wouldn't be a gift." She was wearing her dress clothes, so there was no mistaking her for a pauper. I have heard of several other stories like this as well. Chik-fil-a is first class business in my opinion.

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Alexwwjd "TRF" Member Join Date: May 2009 Real Name: Alex Location: Texas Watch: Out!!! Posts: 2,352	I am chick-fil-a fan. It is my favorite fast food restaurant and I agree with their policies/beliefs. I will go check if they have this promotion asap. Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk

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