Does Chick-fil-A Deserve a Boycott?
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 Published On Jun 2, 2023

Will Chick-fil-A be the latest casualty in the war against woke? What exactly did Chick-Fil-A say to bring on calls for a boycott?

Bud Light lost billions after its DM campaign. Target lost billions after it's rainbow clothing line. Chick-Fil-A recently has been under fire for going "woke" and calls for a boycott have been circulating the internet.
Bud what did Chick-fil-A actually say and do they deserve a boycott?
Chick-fil-A actually started the DEI (Diversity, Equity and Inclusion) program years ago. For some reason people are just picking up on it now.
The argument used against these companies is they should not force their ideologies on people and should just sell products, leaving their beliefs out of it.
The first thing you see on their DEI page is: Chick-fil-A’s Corporate Purpose is “To glorify God by being a faithful steward of all that is entrusted to us. To have a positive influence on all who come into contact with Chick-fil-A."
So lets at least start with honesty. If the corporate ideology being pushed is one we support then it is good, if it is one we dislike then it is propaganda. So depending if you are left or right, religious or atheist, this statement may be annoying or validating.
Next on their DEI page is a quote by Erick McReynolds speaking about respect understanding and dignity. Pretty benign so far but wait.
Next up some stuff on togetherness. When we combine our unique backgrounds and experiences with a culture of belonging, we can discover new ways to strengthen the quality of care we deliver: to customers, to the communities we serve and to the world. They do that by ensuring equal access, valuing differences, and a culture of belonging.
Then we have recruiting top tier talent from places like Women’s Foodservice Forum, National Black MBA Association and Association of Latino Professionals of America.
Next is access to education. They have invested $112m in scholarships.
Then community groups that are available to staff like Women in Business (WIB), Black Employee Resource Group (BERG), Young Professionals, and the Chick-fil-A Green Team.
Elevating organizations in the community by supporting nonprofits. Fighting hunger - they give 25k for every restaurant opened in the local community to fight hunger. Their "Shared Table" program packs up surplus food to help local groups feed the hungry. Helping nonprofits scale their impact, a bit about their franchised operators and how they have created their own communities. Team members, and how they employ a diverse group. Corporate staff and again how they hire diverse talent. Rankings in best places to work and Commitment to EEO, Non-Harassment, and Diversity, Equity and Inclusion, frequently asked questions and that is the end of the DEI page.
So no rainbows just yet, which is either bad or good depending on your team, and overall Chick-fil-A at least comparatively seems to still be pretty conservative overall in their approach to their DEI program.
And now you have the exact information from the Chick-fil-A page page you can make an informed decision on whether or not they deserve a boycott!
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