Chick-fil-A reigns as the king of fast-food chicken, slinging signature sandwiches, nuggets, waffle fries, and shakes from drive-thrus and mall spots across America and a few international outposts, all while famously shutting down on Sundays to let employees rest and reflect, a nod to its founder's devout Christian ethos. Kicked off in Atlanta by S. Truett Cathy with a simple pressure-cooked chicken recipe that turned heads, the chain ballooned into a multi-billion-dollar juggernaut under family leadership, emphasizing top-notch service with that polite "my pleasure" vibe and quirky cow mascots urging folks to "Eat Mor Chikin."
As for wokeness, Chick-fil-A, once the poster child for traditional vibes, has surprisingly embraced the DEI playbook with policies shielding LGBTQ employees from discrimination, nods to racial equity in the wake of BLM buzz, and ESG efforts to green up their operations, because apparently, even holy chicken needs to virtue-signal to stay finger-lickin' relevant in today's rainbow-wrapped world.
Chick-fil-A structures its corporate social responsibility around pillars including caring for the planet through environmental stewardship. The approach involves sustainability efforts to reduce impact on communities and the environment.
Chick-fil-A announced increased donations to African American non-profits. This initiative aimed to support organizations amid social justice discussions.
Chick-fil-A supported Black-led nonprofits and those serving communities of color as part of addressing racial injustice. The company conducted listening sessions to understand and address racism through dialogue and action.
Chick-fil-A states it is an equal opportunity employer valuing diversity, equity, and inclusion, with employment decisions made non-discriminatorily. The policy prohibits harassment and discrimination based on sex, race, sexual orientation, gender identity, and other protected statuses.
Chick-fil-A outlines its commitment to diversity, equity, and inclusion through valuing differences, ensuring equal access, and creating a culture of belonging. The company's EEO policy prohibits discrimination based on various factors including sexual orientation and gender identity. They seem to be trying to tone it down by removing their DEI page and redirecting it to better at together.