Tag: Chick-fil-A
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Chick-Fil-A, Boycotts, & the Power of Brands
Last week I adapted my Chick-fil-A post for Leadership Journal and yesterday I contributed a follow-up article. I promise: No more posts about Chick-fil-A after this. Though, to be fair, this one is less about chicken and more about church. It turns out that boycotts are great for business. Last Wednesday Chick-fil-A broke previous sales…
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Chick-fil-A Boycott Pt 2
The story I expected to end a few days ago continues with political figures weighing in on Chick-fil-A‘s inherent (im)morality. Our own Chicago mayor has voiced his opposition to the restaurant’s desire to open more franchises within the city limits. My original post questioned the tendency for individuals to identify themselves with certain brands and…
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Boycotting Chick-fil-A. Or not.
Update 8/1: An adapted version of this article has been posted at Out of Ur. During a summer break while in college I interned at a Southern Baptist church in the suburbs of Washington DC. This remains my closest association with the Southern Baptists (aside form a recent article critical – constructively, I hope –…
David W. Swanson 