August 1st is Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day

[miguel]

Chowing down now on 82nd Street. Line out the door. White, black, asian, all smiling like it is their birthday.

Good times!

 

[coltaceguy]

chicken mmmmmmmmmmmmmmmmm

 

[buckstopshere]

We are heading out here shortly. Some friends just sent a text to my wife saying the joint is packed and the line is almost out the door on 135 in Greenwood.

 

[Jarhead77]

Chick Fil A Crowds in Circle center mall are HUGE! So far, there appear to only be Chick Fil A supports there...

 

[jsharmon7]

It's refreshing that Chik-Fil-A's ownership had the guts to come out and speak their mind on this issue. I disagree with them however and won't be eating at their restaurant. There are lots of other places to get an artery bomb.

 

[backfire]

I just ate my #3 meal on the way back to the office...and I'm carrying......and I'm of a traditional marriage!

Have a great week CF and thanks!!

 

[Justin Case]

Just returned from lunch at the Chick-fil-A on Southport Road (Indy Southside). It was packed! I waited in line about 10 minutes just to get off of Southport Road and into the road leading to the restaurant. In total my wait time was about 40 mins, but don't let that discourage you from going. It was worth it just to see so many happy people in one place!

People were lined out the door and the drive-through line went around the building, onto the access road and then back out onto Southport Road. There as a second line coming from the back behind the Taco Bell. I'm not sure how far back it went. A lot of foot traffic as well as people were parking at the adjacent strip mall parking lots and walking over rather than deal with the traffic.

Several of Indy's finest were there directing traffic on the public roads and Chick-fil-A employees were directing traffic on their property.

Everyone was upbeat and maintained a good attitude despite the wait time. A lot of people we taking pictures with their cell phones.

For the drive-up they had one employee in the parking lot taking orders and writing them up while a second employee called in the order over a headset. When I got up to the window to pay for my order and get my food, the cashier said the guy in front of me had aleady paid for my order because I let him in line in front of me. I'm thinking it must have been one of our INGO members

BTW, the food was great and the staff did a wonderful job serving so many people. I'm sure they will be tired tonight!

 

[Blackhawk2001]

So does the appreciation for one's convictions equal no matter the political stance? I am honestly asking and not being snippy I promise.

The problem over the last 30 or 40 years has become that one side has been able to dictate that other opinions than theirs have no worth and are even hateful, rather than acknowledging the fact that other opinions are just different. When 1% of a population gets to dictate the popular narrative while simultaneously shouting down any opposition voices as "-ists" and therefore not worthy of a seat at the conversational table, that is not only disingenuous, but it is dishonest. Most of the folks spouting "hate" these days are the ones accusing others of "hate" because the others disagree with them and for no other reason.

 

[TTravis]

Has anyone heard anything on the news about this? I've not heard anything yet.

 

[Jarhead77]

Has anyone heard anything on the news about this? I've not heard anything yet.

My bet is that the media does not show up until there are protesters there to "sensationalize" the moment...any takers?

 

[jsharmon7]

Indy-Area Chick-Fil-As Packed On 'Appreciation Day' - Indiana News Story - WRTV Indianapolis

 

[femurphy77]

The GF and I were at Southport right at 11 a.m., the place was Freaking PACKED! The manager stopped by our table to say hi, he recognizes me as a once a week regular but I told him we were there to support the boycott. Imagine my surprise when he explained boycott to us!

As many have said above, all were having a great time and joking about the "boycott", several of the boys in blue were there chowing down in preparation for the pending traffic jam. I'm glad CFA had the foresight to bring them in for traffic control. I am assuming that they were there as subs to CFA as they were filling out job apps as they ate.

I'm glad we got there before the lunch crowds hit though.

 

[Eric05]

Indy-Area Chick-Fil-As Packed On 'Appreciation Day' - Indiana News Story - WRTV Indianapolis

Kiss-n-chik day?!?! on friday?

If they think showing up and having same sex couples make out is gonna change peoples views, IT WONT!!! I wouldnt be able to hold my chicken nuggets and waffle fries down.

Plus: I'm sure the employees dont give a rats a** about it. They are just there to make money and earn a paycheck. No reason to torture them.

 

[Jim Duncan]

Traffic was backed up about a mile east and west of the store on 86th Street waiting to get in.

Absolutely awesome to see folks standing up for a man's right to his opinion!!!!

It is also worth noting that every one of the employees was chipper, pleasant, and beaming of positive attitudes just like they always are even with the extra load.

Absolutely awesome.

I am going back at dinner with the family.

 

[Justin Case]

Indy Star coverage:

Indianpolis-area Chick-fil-A locations see long lines on 'Appreciation Day' | Indianapolis Star | indystar.com

 

[terrehautian]

Plainfield CfA. Took the hour drive with the girlfriend just for it. 20-30 minute wait when we go there at 11:25am. Thirty minutes later, it was probably 10-15 minutes longer. This wasn't even the lunch rush yet. I actually had never at one. I loved it. Had grilled chicken club with the waffle fries. Also had one chicken strip, it was very good.

 

[marshallartist]

Just got back to my desk from the 82nd St. location. Lots-o-people even @ 2:00

 

[Expat]

Looks like South Bend is backing Chick Fil A

Supporters flock to Chick-fil-A in support of company's stand against gay marriage - wsbt.com

 

[Justin Case]

Fox News, Photos of Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day around the country.

Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day and Protests | uReport - Fox News Citizen Journalism | Fox News#

 

[Ricnzak]

Channel 13 was in Noblesville about 2:15pm and filmed a couple of minutes of the crowd. It was about 1:45 minutes to go inside and was told about 45 minutes for the drive thru. It was pretty darn cool.