Despite Years Of Effort From Activists, Chick-Fil-A Poised To Become Third-Biggest Fast Food Joint
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Despite ongoing criticism from activists, fast food chain Chick-fil-A is projected to become the third-largest restaurant chain in the U.S., according to an analysis from Kalinowski Equity Research.
The fast food chicken chain will rise from its seventh-place spot to rank as the third-largest U.S. restaurant chain by 2018’s close, according to the group’s research, Business Insider reported.
“We have long pointed out that Chick-fil-A is the restaurant competitor with which McDonald’s … should most concern itself — and by extension, investors should, too,” analyst Mark Kalinowski wrote in his report.
“But this goes beyond McDonald’s,” Kalinowski noted.
Kalinowski previously predicted the chain would assume the third-place spot in sales by 2020, but changed his forecast in April to 2019, Business Insider reported.
Chick-fil-A’s sales will have risen between 12 and 15 percent by the end of 2018, amounting to an over $1 billion increase in sales, according to Business Insider.
Chick-fil-A sales increased by 14.2 percent in 2017, Restaurant Business reported.
McDonald’s and Starbucks claim the number one and two spots for restaurant chain sales in the U.S., respectively. Subway ranks third followed by Taco Bell, Burger King and Wendy’s, according to Business Insider.
“If this plays out this way, Chick-fil-A’s 2018 U.S. systemwide sales would easily surpass those of Burger King and Wendy’s,” Kalinowski wrote in his report, according to MarketWatch.
Famous ‘ Eat Mor Chikin ‘ cows at parade leading up to the Chick-fil-A bowl game. Event took place at the Georgia Dome with Clemson and LSU on December 31, 2012. Shutterstock/Paul Brennan
The chain faced a number of hurdles largely related to its religious affiliation and historical position on gay marriage.
Rider University refused to bring Chick-fil-A to its campus despite being students’ number one choice, citing unprogressive “corporate values,” Campus Reform reported. Other groups, including the Pittsburgh school board, spoke out against the chain for what they allege are its “hateful beliefs.”
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey apologized in June, which is also Pride Month, for eating Chick-fil-A after facing social media backlash for posting about it.
Despite criticisms, Chick-fil-A ranked for the third consecutive year as the number one fast food restaurant in customer service in July, according to a market analysis.
Popeyes fried chicken chain is offering travelers passing through Terminal C of Philadelphia International Airport “emotional support chicken” to help them deal with holiday stress, USA Today reported.
“We know holiday travel can be frustrating, and there’s no better way to ease stress than with a box of delicious Popeyes fried chicken and a good laugh,” said chief marketing officer for Popeyes Hope Diaz.
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“The chain faced a number of hurdles largely related to its religious affiliation and historical position on gay marriage.
Rider University refused to bring Chick-fil-A to its campus despite being students’ number one choice, citing unprogressive “corporate values,” Campus Reform reported. Other groups, including the Pittsburgh school board, spoke out against the chain for what they allege are its “hateful beliefs.”
Twitter CEO Jack Dorsey apologized in June, which is also Pride Month, for eating Chick-fil-A after facing social media backlash for posting about it.
Despite criticisms, Chick-fil-A ranked for the third consecutive year as the number one fast food restaurant in customer service in July, according to a market analysis.”
Extremely left-wing Think Progress. No surprise.
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I've never been in a Chick Fil A and doubt if I have missed much.
Neither has Chic-fil-A missed anything. They seem to be doing just fine with out your support.
I always thought they were mid west and east locations. It turns out that we do have them here, the nearest to me about 30 mins away. I may try one of their sandwiches just for shits and giggles. Hopefully I get the giggles and not the shits though.
Get the spicy chicken sandwich. It really is the only good sandwich, but their chicken noodle soup is pretty near perfect
I do love a good chicken noodle soup. Thank you for the recommendations.
Everyone has a right to their own opinions, But when a company or their leader advocates for things I dont want I don't want to give them anymore power than I have to.
Chick fil a may be good eats but I dont spend my money there because I dont vote with my money to help people do what I don't like.
Looks like your not hurting them at all. They seem to be doing fine without your patronage. The only one you may be hurting is young denying yourself of a good sandwich.
LOL I'm not of the opinion Chick fil a is the only good place to get a chicken sandwich. Why would I add power to someone I dont agree with ? Plus, I've had one.. they're not that special.
One recently opened in my area, I will NEVER order from there.
Well I guess that must mean that that store should just close it doors right now. With out an order from you how could they ever hope to be successful. /S (was the /S really necessary