Chick-fil-A
Fast food restaurant · University Center
44835 Lakeview Overlook Plaza, Ashburn, VA 20147
Highlights
Chicken sandwiches, nuggets, salads, and fresh lemonade served
Chicken sandwiches, nuggets, salads, and fresh lemonade served
"A widely popular fried chicken sandwich chain known for consistently praised sandwiches, it is also controversial for its conservative political associations — reports say it donated $1.8 million to anti-LGBTQ organizations in 2017. That split between product appeal and political giving has made it a frequent subject of public and political debate, with some commentators and politicians saying they can separate an appreciation for the food from opposition to the company’s politics and urging engagement as a way to persuade leadership to stop funding anti-LGBTQ causes." - Greg Morabito
"A conservative-leaning national chicken-sandwich chain that has faced scrutiny and institutional pushback over donations to organizations with anti-LGBTQ stances. Reporting shows a $1.65 million donation in 2017 to the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, smaller contributions to the Paul Anderson Youth Home and the Salvation Army, and prior multimillion-dollar grants from its WinShape Foundation. Company spokespeople have publicly denied holding an anti-LGBTQ agenda, but the disclosed giving has prompted universities, airports, and student activists to block or oppose its expansion despite the brand remaining one of the country’s largest quick-service chains." - Greg Morabito
"The fast-food chain is promoting so-called 'keto-friendly' menu items, which in practice are existing offerings served without the bun rather than new specialized dishes." - Whitney Filloon
"A viral tweet claiming the fast-food chain was introducing a 4-for-$4 deal was revealed to be a hoax." - Whitney Filloon
"Local outlets of this fast-food chain are experiencing a major slowdown around the New Year, though analysts expect business to rebound by February when an estimated 80 percent of people will likely have abandoned their resolutions." - Whitney Filloon
