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Speak Out: Sales Soar at Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A was thrown into the political arena in 2012 over its company's donations to anti-gay organizations, prompting Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day and boycott.
There is no such thing as bad publicity. The old cliche rings true for fast food chain Chick-fil-A, which despite being thrown into a heated gay rights battle in 2012.
Chick-fil-A sales rose 12 percent in 2012, making profits at $4.6 billion, theHuffinton Post reported.
The premise that prompted a boycott and an Appreciation Day for the chain rested on the company's donations to alleged anti-gay nonprofits. Supporters cited long lines on Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day as proof that the pro-gay boycott of the restaurant did not have enough support.
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Huffington Post reported:
Strong sales look likely to continue for some time. The company opened 96 new outposts in 2012, after opening 92 in 2011, so more and more of the country now has access to the food. Plus, Chick-fil-A has backed down from its opposition to gay marriage -- Cathy has even apparently become friendly with a top LGBT rights activist.
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