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In response to "So, we feel bad for the vandalized Chic-fil-A? (somestimes ST escapes me)" by Jovian

Considering it's likely a franchisee that has nothing to do with it, of course. -- nm

Posted by spamlet Aug 3 '12, 12:39

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It's my understanding that CFA doesn't franchise. -- nm - Reagen Aug 3, 12:40 24
- Sure they do. This article by Forbes is a bit old, but it talks about how the company manages franchisees -- (link) - Roger More Aug 3, 12:43 3
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    - Sure. You should read the article, it gives some very specific examples of how the parent company exercises control. -- nm - Roger More Aug 3, 12:47 1
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- Yes, they do. There have been stories about franchisee's donating food to local pride parades. -- nm - spamlet Aug 3, 12:41
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    - "is that the place just off the Highway?" -- nm - Mel Profit Aug 3, 12:52
    - Who are every bit as Christian as Chik-Fil-A -- nm - amoxy Aug 3, 12:44 14
      - and vastly inferior. -- nm - Reagen Aug 3, 12:46 7
        
        I can't compare because I haven't had both, but I like their burgers - amoxy Aug 3, 12:47 6
        
        thousand island is not a burger topping. -- nm - Reagen Aug 3, 12:49 5
        
        oh, yes it is -- nm - CQ Aug 3, 12:51
        
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        Why not? -- nm - amoxy Aug 3, 12:50 2
        
        because of course. -- nm - Reagen Aug 3, 12:50 1
        
        *Stares down Reagen on the playground* -- nm - amoxy Aug 3, 12:52
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        Curious, how do you know that the owner doesn't? - ty97 Aug 3, 12:48 1
        
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        And besides, I think we can all agree that "In-n-Out" is really what we all want to be doing any given Sunday - oblique Aug 3, 12:47
        
        Exactly -- nm - amoxy Aug 3, 12:47
      - *gets pitchforks ready* -- nm - spamlet Aug 3, 12:44
    - (that's what she said) -- nm - Spawn Aug 3, 12:43
Other than franchise fees and profit sharing going to the parent company which then uses that money to support hate. Beyond that, yeah, nothing at all -- nm - TWuG Aug 3, 12:40 4
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  - Based on my past experience with CFA around the country, the look, feel, service, and experience are extremely consistent. - ty97 Aug 3, 12:47 2
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      - On the other hand the franchisees can't go against Equal Employment Laws. - the liioulu witu extraneous u Aug 3, 12:53

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