Chick-fil-A, a popular fast-food restaurant known for its chicken sandwiches and world-class customer service, might be forced to violate one of its most cherished principles due to a New York bill being considered in the state legislature.
New York state lawmakers have introduced a measure that would require restaurants operating at state Thruway service plazas to remain open seven days per week. Chick-fil-A, which was founded by Christians, has traditionally closed on Sundays in observance of the Sabbath.
However, the new bill would put this to an end. The proposal would amend an already existing law and require restaurants to provide services “every day of the week.”
The public authorities law is amended by adding a new section 390 to read as follows:
Contracts for food service. Any contracts entered into for the operation of food services or food concessions at public…
