Chick-fil-A, the Georgia-based fast food chain, will be launching special chicken and waffles breakfast and lunch sandwiches at its Westminster, Maryland, location starting next month.
Chick-fil-A, the Georgia-based fast food chain, will be testing special chicken and waffles breakfast and lunch sandwiches at certain locations in the Baltimore area, starting next month.
In a post on Facebook, Chick-fil-A Westminster said the sandwiches — a piece of breaded chicken with bacon on top sandwiched between two maple waffles — will be available for a limited time.
The meal was originally meant to launch on Monday but has been postponed to Dec. 1 to “ensure the greatest quality of waffles are available from our suppliers,” the chain said.
The menu item will be tested through Jan. 24, according to a statement from Chick-fil-A, Inc.
A slightly larger version of the meal will be available for lunch or dinner after Chick-fil-A stops serving breakfast at 10:30 a.m. daily. Customers can also buy a singular waffle with syrup.
In a statement to WTOP, Chick-fil-A, Inc. said the sandwiches are available at participating locations around the Baltimore area as well as San Antonio, Texas.
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During lunch rush, cars often spill hundreds of feet into the shopping center off West 7th and Carroll streets, slowing traffic for drivers heading to nearby stores including Target.
Now, the Montgomery Plaza Chick-fil-A is preparing for a major remodel aimed at easing congestion and refreshing the building. The project will add more lanes, expand the building’s footprint and bring updates inside and out.
Here’s what to know about the upcoming changes.
What will change at the Montgomery Plaza Chick-fil-A?
The biggest updates will happen outside, where the restaurant plans to add a third drive-thru lane for orders and expand its dual-lane delivery canopy.
A new patio trellis, reconfigured parking in the middle of the loop, and new landscaping are also part of the plan.
Inside, the restaurant will be expanded at the back of the building to make room for a larger kitchen and prep area, along with updated finishes. Overall, the remodel will cover nearly 4,900 square feet.
A Chick-fil-A restaurant with drive-thru. Chick-fil-A
When will the Chick-fil-A construction start?
The permit filing shows construction is scheduled to start in May 2026, with completion expected by November 2026.
The project is still listed as “out to bid,” and timelines could shift depending on when a contractor is secured.
Records show the project will be privately funded by the tenant.
Why is this Chick-fil-A significant in Fort Worth?
The Montgomery Plaza restaurant isn’t just one of the busiest in the city, it was also Chick-fil-A’s first “green” location built with recycled materials and water-saving fixtures as part of the chain’s early push for eco-friendly design.
It has drawn long lines since its grand opening in 2011, when customers camped out overnight to be among the first served.
More than a decade later, it remains a go-to stop for Fort Worth diners, and the upcoming remodel shows how central this location has become to the city’s food scene.
Tiffani is a service journalism reporter for the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. She is part of a team of local journalists who answer reader questions about life in North Texas. Tiffani mainly writes about Texas laws and health news.
A new study by Affordable Seating looked at a year of Google search data to find the most popular fast-food chain in every state.
As Zach Kanoff of Affordable Seating explained, “Fast food is a staple of American culture, with millions of Americans opting for an easy, tasty food option every day.” This study breaks down exactly which spot tops the list in each state.
Alabama – Domino’s
Domino’s dominates here, though Chick-fil-A is a close runner-up.
Alaska – McDonald’s
McDonald’s comes out on top in the Last Frontier, offering familiar comfort food in an otherwise rugged state.
Arizona – McDonald’s
McDonald’s is king in the desert, with Starbucks and Chick-fil-A trailing behind.
Arkansas – Domino’s
Domino’s rules the search results, edging past McDonald’s. Arkansas is clearly all about the pizza.
California – Starbucks
Starbucks leads the Golden State, proving coffee is just as much a necessity as sunshine.
Colorado – Starbucks
Starbucks holds the top spot, showing Colorado runs on caffeine as much as it does outdoor adventures.
Connecticut – McDonald’s
McDonald’s wins here, though Starbucks and Domino’s keep the pressure on.
Delaware – Chick-fil-A
Chick-fil-A leads, with Domino’s and McDonald’s close behind. Delaware’s residents clearly like a mix of chicken and pizza.
District of Columbia – Starbucks
Starbucks dominates in the capital, no surprise in a city fueled by politics and long workdays.
Florida – McDonald’s
McDonald’s claims first, though Chick-fil-A and Starbucks are hot on its heels.
Georgia – Chick-fil-A
No surprise—Chick-fil-A reigns supreme in its home state.
Hawaii – McDonald’s
McDonald’s takes the crown, with unique island menu items like Spam and rice keeping it popular.
Idaho – Domino’s
Domino’s tops the list, showing Idaho leans pizza over burgers.
Illinois – McDonald’s
McDonald’s holds strong in the Land of Lincoln, with Starbucks and Domino’s trailing.
Indiana – McDonald’s
McDonald’s leads, though Pizza Hut and Papa John’s show Indiana’s love for pizza.
Iowa – McDonald’s
McDonald’s wins here, but Pizza Hut still makes a strong showing.
Kansas – Pizza Hut
Pizza Hut pulls ahead, beating McDonald’s. Kansas clearly has pizza pride.
Kentucky – Papa John’s
Papa John’s is the surprising winner, making Kentucky the only one with a strong affinity for Papa John’s.
Louisiana – Domino’s
Domino’s claims first place, with late-night pizza cravings fueling its dominance.
Maine – Domino’s
Domino’s leads, followed by McDonald’s and Starbucks.
Maryland – McDonald’s
McDonald’s is first, though Chick-fil-A and Domino’s keep things competitive.
Massachusetts – McDonald’s
McDonald’s wins here, with coffee favorite Starbucks in second.
Michigan – McDonald’s
McDonald’s sits at the top, but hometown hero Little Caesars sneaks into second. Local pride is alive and well.
Minnesota – McDonald’s
McDonald’s takes the crown, though Domino’s and Starbucks aren’t far behind.
Mississippi – Domino’s
Domino’s comes out on top, proving pizza holds serious sway in the Magnolia State.
If you’re sick and can’t make it into work, what are you supposed to do?
That’s a question many Americans wrestle with every day. While many offices suggest that one doesn’t come into work if they’re sick in order to prevent others from getting ill, they also frequently require a doctor’s note, which costs money.
As much of American sick leave is unpaid, this leaves Americans deciding between going to the doctor and losing money or going to work and risking getting others sick. Understandably, many choose the latter; one survey found that 90 percent of American employees worked while sick.
There can be other consequences for taking the day off as well, as TikTok user Gabe (@gabethegerman2) recently learned in a video with over 547,000 views.
Why Did This Chick-fil-A Worker Get Fired?
In his video, Gabe (@gabethegerman2) details what he says is the reason he was let go from Chick-fil-A. According to him, it was because he was spotted outside the house after taking the day off for illness.
Saying he “can’t make this [expletive] up,” Gabe says his termination came after someone from work spotted him getting food, even though he had taken the day off owing to illness.
“Apparently, if you call out because you’re sick, and then someone sees you outside getting food, you’re fired,” he shares. “So, keep that in mind next time, bro.”
In the caption, he declares, “Fired for getting food when I was sick.”
Can You Be Fired for Being Spotted Outside of Work After Taking a Sick Day?
In short, the answer is “yes.”
Almost every state has “at will” employment. This means that employers can fire workers at any time for almost any reason.
While there are some exceptions to this rule—for example, an employer cannot fire a worker for their race or disability—they can fire them for almost any other reason they feel is pertinent to their work.
Regarding Chick-fil-A specifically, it doesn’t appear that they have a specific policy in their handbook about this issue. That said, these handbooks can vary from state to state and location to location, so it’s possible that Gabe’s location utilized a different handbook with varying rules.
Still, this location is likely protected in their decision to fire Gabe for going outside while sick, even if he feels the decision is unjust.
That said, in the comments, he admits that this might not be the only issue that impacted his termination.
“I didn’t take the job as serious as most ppl,” he explained.
Demolition was temporarily halted in May on a building to make way for a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Detroit after crews failed to notify nearby residents and a school.
A Detroit Montessori school is asking a Wayne County judge to immediately halt construction of a Chick-fil-A restaurant next door, arguing developers violated zoning laws and endangered children by building just feet from its playground.
The Giving Tree Montessori, which serves 116 children from infancy through kindergarten, filed an emergency motion last week, accusing Verus Development Group (VDG) and Chick-fil-A of ignoring Detroit’s zoning ordinance and the conditions of a Board of Zoning Appeals (BZA) order by expanding their project onto land designated as school use.
The school contends that the 3,000-square-foot, drive-thru-only restaurant, which would operate feet from its playground, violates a city ordinance prohibiting fast food restaurants within 500 feet of a school.
“Defendants are using and/or attempting to use the VDG Disputed Parcel as part of the property to construct a restaurant within 100 feet—mainly 6 feet away — from The Giving Tree in violation of City Code Section 50-12-131, prohibiting a fast-food restaurant within 500 feet of a school,” the motion states.
Giving Tree Montessori sued VDG and Chick-fil-A in June, alleging the drive-thru project at 17761 Mack Avenue near the border of Grosse Pointe Park violates zoning laws, poses an immediate danger to children’s health and safety, and could force the school to close down.
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The school says it will have to eliminate this playground for infants and toddlers because it’s too close to the Chick-fil-A site.
“The construction borders the school playground, exposing children to heavy machinery and construction activities on the opposite side of the fence,” school owner Renee Chown said in an affidavit filed with the motion. “The playground has had to be shrunken to shield everyone from flying debris and construction activities. A planned expansion of the playscape had to be stopped.”
As a result of the construction, two families have already withdrawn their enrollment for the 2025-26 school year, and the Montessori was forced to cancel plans to build more space and outdoor areas for the children, Chown said.
Chown said Detroit police were called on at least two occasions “because heavy and dangerous construction equipment has been placed dangerously close to students that are playing outside on the school playground.”
She added, “Gaping holes have been left in material bordering the fence which are small enough to allow a child to easily slip through and into an active construction site.”
The development has drawn opposition from parents, educators, and neighbors, including at public meetings where dozens spoke out against the plan. The city initially rejected the project in October 2023 over traffic concerns, but the Detroit Board of Zoning Appeals overturned that decision in March.
City officials have argued the 500-foot restriction doesn’t apply because Giving Tree wasn’t officially recognized as a school under zoning rules until June 2024, two months after the zoning was approved. But the lawsuit says that’s a technicality meant to justify a decision that favors developers over children’s safety.
Demolition began in May without notice or fencing, prompting the city to temporarily halt the work. A sign went up days later, reading, “Chick-fil-A Coming Soon.”
Since then, construction has been ongoing.
In an affidavit, former Detroit zoning manager and certified city planner Tonja Bolden Stapleton supported the school’s case, saying the city’s Buildings, Safety Engineering, and Environmental Department (BSEED) issued the permit “prematurely, in error” and should rescind it.
Stapleton said the site plan failed to meet several requirements, including a drive-thru escape lane, loading zone, and landscape buffers. More significantly, she said, the project never received a variance for the 500-foot school spacing requirement.
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Giving Tree Montessori School serves 116 infants, toddlers, and kindergarteners.
“The site is less than 500 [feet] from The Giving Tree Montessori School,” Stapleton said. “This location restriction was never waived by the BZA.”
The motion also argues that developers improperly expanded the project site after a boundary dispute was settled in April 2024, adding the disputed parcel without returning to the BZA for approval.
“This materially expanded the project site beyond what the BZA considered and approved,” Stapleton said.
She added, “Proceeding without BZA review violates both the express conditions of the Decision and Order and the procedural requirements of the zoning ordinance.”
Chown said the lack of oversight and notice left families blindsided.
Developers said the restaurant will serve up to 1,700 cars a day and generate $10 million in annual sales.
For families and small business owners in the East Side neighborhood, the project is a clash between wealthy developers and a corporate fast-food chain, and the people who live, work, and raise their children next door.
Metro Times was unable to reach developers for comment.
An Olmsted County judge handed down a 75-month prison sentence, which will be stayed for five years, to Jose Gutierrez Ojeda on Tuesday. His sentencing is a downward departure from guidelines. He must serve 77 more days of jail time, but it can be served on work release if the state determines he is eligible. Once released from prison, Gutierrez Ojeda will be on probation for five years.
When Gutierrez Ojeda tried to back into a parking spot, he blocked a driver in a Chevrolet Suburban. Gutierrez Ojeda drove a short distance and a man driving the Suburban followed before both drivers stopped and left their vehicles.
Another man got out of the Suburban, and a fight ensued. During the altercation, Gutierrez got out of the Nissan and shot the man driving the Suburban in the head, charges said. He was hospitalized and later died.
Authorities identified Gutierrez and Gutierrez Ojeda using witness statements and surveillance video.
Additional charges against Gutierrez Ojeda, including one count each of second-degree assault with a dangerous weapon, making terroristic threats with reckless disregard for risk and aiding an offender after the fact, were dropped as part of a plea deal.
Note: The video above originally aired Nov. 12, 2024.
After first arriving in Michigan in 2015, Chick-fil-A says it plans to open between 25 to 30 new restaurants in the state by the end of 2028.
The expansion includes a restaurant planned for downtown Detroit’s First National Building, though an opening date has not yet been set.
The Atlanta-based fried chicken chain says it is also aiming to open new stores in Chesterfield Township, Roseville, Taylor, and Fort Gratiot by the end of 2024, followed by additional locations in Detroit, Auburn Hills, Lincoln Park, Orion Township, Clinton Township, Canton, and Ann Arbor.
The company also plans to open restaurants in Lansing, Jackson, Saginaw, and Benton Harbor in 2025.
The new restaurants will create over 2,500 jobs across Michigan, the company says.
“With a unique blend of rural, suburban and city neighborhoods, Michigan is filled with tight-knit communities and proud residents,” said Scott Mayson, Chick-fil-A’s area director for the Midwest region. “When looking to identify new opportunities to serve [guests] and support local communities and economic development, expanding our presence in Michigan was a clear next step.”
The new stores will be run by local owner-operators, who work alongside approximately 80-120 full- and part-time workers.
Founded in 1967, the company is known for its Southern Baptist Christian values, which includes closing for business on Sundays. The company has also generated backlash and boycotts for donating to anti-LGBTQ+ causes and organizations over the years, and in 2019 it said it would stop donating to such charities and instead focus on issues like education, homelessness, and hunger.
Labor Day may be a national holiday, but it’s also a big day for family get-togethers and backyard grilling with friends, often requiring a quick dash to pick up extra hamburger buns or drinks.
The good news is that plenty of retailers will be keeping their doors open on September 2. Others will remain closed on Labor Day — a national holiday in the U.S. since 1894 — while some stores might have shorter hours. Here’s what to know about what’s open and closed on Labor Day 2024.
Is Costco open on Labor Day?
Costco closes its doors for seven U.S. holidays each year, and Labor Day is among them. That means that you’re out of luck Monday if you hope to make a quick run to the discount chain.
Is Walmart open on Labor Day?
Walmart told CBS MoneyWatch that its locations will be open during their regular hours on Labor Day. Walmart locations are typically open from 6 a.m. until 11 p.m.
Which grocery stores are open on Labor Day?
Many grocery stores will be open on Labor Day, although some ask that customers check with their local stores to make sure they will be operating with normal hours. Here are some grocery chains that will be operating on September 2:
Albertsons: Albertsons Companies stores will be open on Labor Day, including Safeway, Albertsons, ACME, Shaw’s, Vons and Tom Thumb. However, the company’s pharmacies may be closed or have adjusted hours.
Food Lion: The chain’s 1,100 locations will be operating during their normal hours, although these vary by location. Most Food Lion locations are open from 6 a.m. until 11 p.m.
Publix: Its more than 1,400 locations will be open during their regular hours, but its pharmacies will be closed. Most Publix stores are open from 7 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Which pharmacies are open on Labor Day?
Some pharmacies will be closed on Labor Day, so it’s best to check ahead for exact hours and operations.
CVS Pharmacy locations will be open on Labor Day, although some stores may have reduced hours. The company recommends that customers call their local store before visiting or check hours at CVS.com.
Publix pharmacies will be closed on September 2.
Rite Aid said most of its stores will be open for Labor Day, though with varying hours of operation. Customers should check ahead for hours.
Walgreens stores will operate during their regular hours on Labor Day, but most of its pharmacies will be closed except for its 24-hour locations and select other pharmacies. Customers should check the Walgreens’ store locator on its website to check local hours.
Is Dunkin’ open on Labor Day?
Dunkin’ told CBS MoneyWatch that many of its locations will be open on Monday, September 2.
“As always, store hours can vary so we encourage guests to check their go-to location’s hours in the Dunkin’ app or by calling ahead before showing up,” a spokesperson said.
Is Starbucks open on Labor Day?
Starbucks said its store hours will vary by location, and stores may occasionally adjust their hours based on business and customer needs.
“We recommend customers look for specific store hours using the Starbucks® app or by visiting our website store locator: Starbucks.com/store-locator,” a spokesperson said.
Is McDonald’s open on Labor Day?
The fast-food giant said most McDonald’s in the U.S. are open on holidays, although hours may vary. It recommends that customers use its store locator tool to confirm hours before heading out for a meal.
Is Chick-fil-A open on Labor Day?
Chick-fil-A, which closes its locations on Sundays, said its restaurants will be open on Monday, September 2.
However, the company told CBS MoneyWatch that hours may vary by location, and it recommends using its app or visiting our website and clicking the “Find a Restaurant” link in the top left corner to find local hours.
Is Home Depot open on Labor Day?
Yes, the home-improvement chains ays its Home Depot stores will be open on Labor Day with no adjustment to store hours. However, it recommends that customers check with their local stores ahead of time just in case. Home Depot’s hours are typically 6 a.m. until 10 p.m.
Is there mail delivery on Labor Day?
No, there is no regular residential or business U.S. Postal Service delivery on Labor Day, as it is a federal holiday observed by the postal service.
Even so, the USPS said its Priority Mail Express, which is delivered 365 days a year, will be delivered on September 2.
Are banks open on Labor Day?
Because Labor Day is a holiday for the Federal Reserve system, banks will be closed for the day. However, ATMs will remain available and open for transactions.
Aimee Picchi is the associate managing editor for CBS MoneyWatch, where she covers business and personal finance. She previously worked at Bloomberg News and has written for national news outlets including USA Today and Consumer Reports.
Fast food giant Chick-fil-A has ruffled feathers over new reports claiming the company is working to expand its chicken sandwich and waffle fry empire into the entertainment space.
Chick-fil-A is apparently moving quickly to create its very own streaming platform with a slate of original and licensed content, Variety and Deadline reported Wednesday.
The service won’t just be chick flicks, either. The company has reportedly been in talks with various Hollywood production companies to create “family-friendly, mostly unscripted original shows.”
Variety reported Chick-fil-A has already secured a game show from Glassman Media (creators of The Wall) and a 10-episode series by the talent company Sugar23, whose CEO Michael Sugar produced the movie Spotlight and the show 13 Reasons Why.
Reports of the Chick-fil-A streaming platform came as an unexpected bombshell to many skeptics on social media.
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Some joked the Chick-fil-A streaming platform would not function on Sundays, since the restaurant has historically closed on the day because the company’s Christian founder observes the Sabbath, which maintains Sunday is for rest and worship.
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Many other critics pointed to Chick-fil-A’s past donations to anti-LGBTQ2 organizations and speculated whether or not the brand’s streaming platform would also be centred around Christianity. (Chick-fil-A in 2019 said it would cease donations to the Salvation Army and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, both of which have condemned homosexuality.)
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The entertainment space — particularly streaming — is incredibly competitive, but Chick-fil-A isn’t the only familiar food brand to venture into content creation as a means of advertising and revenue.
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Companies including Starbucks and Coca-Cola have already made the leap. In June, the coffee giant announced its Starbucks Studio project to create content, while Coca-Cola has already released Christmas films for Amazon Prime Video, one of which stars Academy Award winner Octavia Spencer.
Beyond food, Lyft last year released a seven-episode YouTube trivia game show, entitled Lucky Lyft, hosted by Bob the Drag Queen.
Even Chick-fil-A has already dipped its toes (or rather, wings) into content creation. The company has released animated short films on its social media accounts, with the most recent uploaded only a month ago. The short, titled Rocky Road, sees three animated cows infiltrate a truck shipment of rocky road ice cream.
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Chick-fil-A is one of the biggest fast-food chains in the U.S., and last year earned over US$21 billion (C$28.55 billion).
The company is in the midst of a larger rollout to Canada, where only a few locations exist in major cities across the country. In February, Chick-fil-A said it has plans to open 20 restaurants in Alberta alone by 2030.
Toronto Chick-fil-A launch draws customers and demonstrators
LOS ANGELES, August 16, 2024 (Newswire.com)
– The vibrant Beverly Grove neighborhood is about to experience a new culinary delight with the grand opening of 3 Birds, a unique fried chicken shop that offers much more than just crispy delights. Named for its striking simplicity and dedication to three standout menu items — bowls, chicken sandwiches, and good old-fashioned wings and tenders — 3 Birds combines classic comfort food with a fresh perspective and flavor flights. The menu features not only juicy fried chicken but also a variety of options including freshly made salads, flavorful bowls, and hearty musubi. 3 Birds chicken is brined in a blend of herbs and spices for four hours to maintain its moisture which makes our chicken flavorful. Every item is made fresh daily and served with a tantalizing array of sauces to choose from. Our mix & match menu enables our customers to select a meal that fits their taste buds and budget. Two pieces of chicken, rice, and a salad cost just $8.97. In addition, 3 Birds is a no-tipping eatery. With its unbeatable value and delectable offerings, 3 Birds is set to become a top destination for food enthusiasts in LA.
3 Birds Offers a Unique Blend of “Chipotle” and “Chick-fil-A” Values
The masterminds behind 3 Birds, Li Chun, Benjamin Ang and Dylan Yang, share their vision on this new venture: “At 3 Birds, we believe that comfort food, such as fried chicken, should deliver consistently satisfying meals that customers can rely on for that familiar, comforting experience. It should be approachable and of high quality.” A serial restaurateur with a successful food and beverage empire spanning the USA and China, Li Chun adds, “3 Birds’ mission is to create a unique blend of Chipotle’s commitment to healthy, whole foods and Chick-fil-A’s dedication to fresh, daily-made meals. We want our customers to experience the satisfaction of watching their food being prepared right before their eyes — fresh, transparent, and tailored just for them. Everything just tastes better with that.”
Unrivaled Flavor and Freshness
At 3 Birds, the star of the show is the signature fried chicken crafted exclusively from healthy dark meat with no antibiotics or added hormones. Each piece is fried to perfection in oil that’s changed every two days, ensuring health of our customers as well as the aroma and crunch taste of each bite. Flavor is elevated by an enticing selection of four sauces: the irresistible Signature Crunch, the fiery OMG Spicy, the tangy Sweet Chili, and the savory Garlic Soy Glaze — a flavor flight sure to delight every palate. 3 Birds also caters to those who seek healthy and wholesome options. The menu features six daily-made salads that embody the essence of whole foods: Mediterranean Chickpea Salad, Asian Curry Salad, Southern Corn Salad, Apple Coleslaw, Mac & Cheese Salad, and the Persian.
One could not miss our satisfying, portable bite choosing from two hearty musubi varieties: the flavor-bombing Spam or a deliciously layered egg, with rice wrapped in seaweed. Every dish at 3 Birds promises a lip-smacking experience that’s both satisfying and healthy with affordable prices. For just $8.97, 3 Birds offers an unbeatable mix-and-match meal that’s both generous and delightful.
Customize your meal with two pieces of our perfectly crispy chicken, rice, and a fresh salad of your choice. Visit us at our Beverly Grove location at 8504 W 3rd St and treat yourself to our signature fried chicken, fresh salads, and hearty musubi.
Our Soft Opening took place on August 15, but don’t miss our Grand Opening on August 22! To celebrate, the first 50 customers each day from August 22-25 will receive a free Tasting Bowl. We can’t wait to see you at 3 Birds!
Crafted by seasoned restauranteur Li Chun, 3 Birds is a vibrant new fried chicken destination in Beverly Grove, LA, offering a refreshing twist on classic comfort food. This unpretentious eatery combines the best elements of Chipotle’s healthy, whole foods concept with Chick-fil-A’s commitment to fresh, daily-made meals. Featuring healthy dark meat chicken, fried to a perfect crunch in oil changed every two days, 3 Birds also boasts a diverse menu that includes fresh salads, flavorful bowls, and hearty musubi options. With four tantalizing sauces to choose from and a value-packed mix-and-match meal for just $8.97, 3 Birds delivers both exceptional taste and irresistible value. Named for its focus on three standout items—chicken sandwiches, old-fashioned wings, and bowls—3 Birds offers a unique dining experience that blends fresh, transparent food preparation with satisfying, flavorful comfort.
3 Birds details:
Address: 8504 W 3rd St, Los Angeles, CA 90048 (Opposite Beverly Centre)
Chick-fil-A’s Code Moo game is coming back on July 22, 2024. You must be a member of their Chick-fil-A One rewards program to play and receive rewards. if you’re not a member yet then you can sign up now.
With the Code Moo game you can complete weekly missions to get a different free food item each week. It looks like this year’s rewards will be similar to last year’s, with rewards such as an 8-count Chicken Nugget entrée, free beverage, Sunjoy, Original Chicken Sandwich and more.
Once the reward is awarded in the game, it will be added to your Chick-fil-A One account. Guests will have one week to redeem each reward.
New missions drop every Mondays, but it’s probably best to wait until Tuesday to do the missions. That way you can wait to get the following week’s reward as well and use both in one visit. This has worked in previous years with the Code Moo game.
MINNEAPOLIS — A former Chick-fil-A manager at the Minneapolis-St. Paul International Airport has pleaded guilty to embezzling nearly $150,000 from the restaurant.
According to charging documents, Timothy Hill Jr. of Woodbury embezzled roughly $144,000 during a 13-month period, spending the money on jewelry and OnlyFans. He was later indicted by a grand jury with five counts of wire fraud.
On Thursday, Hill entered a guilty plea to one count of wire fraud, with the rest of the charges being dismissed.
Documents say that he used cash receipts to cover up past thefts, and tried to insinuate that the deposits were delayed, not stolen.
Hill then spent the cash on jewelry, online sports books and OnlyFans. He also sent tens of thousands of dollars through Cash App to multiple female MSP workers in exchange for personal photographs and videos, charges state.
Cole Premo is digital manager for CBS Minnesota. For more than a decade, he’s been covering breaking news and weather, daily topics, stories from the Native community and more in Minnesota.
Critics say Donald Trump went looking for more Black votes with a chicken run to Chick-fil-A and dismissed the “staged” stereotypical stunt as an “insult.”
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According to WSBTV, the former president bought over 30 milkshakes for a group of Black students at an Atlanta Chick-fil-A, a moment that went viral. The event on Wednesday, where some students appeared to support Trump, quickly became a topic of discussion among political commentators and strategists.
This interaction was filled with photo ops, autographs, “The Lord’s Chicken,” as Trump referenced, and discussions about President Joe Biden’s leadership. Many videos surfaced online with the group of young patrons cheering alongside Trump, “ Bye Bye Biden.”
“I don’t care what the media tells you, Mr. Trump, we support you,” said Michaelah Montgomery. Trump supporters quickly portrayed the clips as an “organic” moment and proof of his popularity as the “people’s president.” However, even Montgomery resents this narrative.
“It’s really disheartening to see that the media makes it seem like we just stumbled into a Chick-fil-A and he bought us milkshakes,” she told ABC News.
Unsurprisingly, Montgomery is actually the leader of a Black conservative organization. This is just the former Georgia Republican Party staffer’s latest event to entice her HBCU peers. It might be promising for Trump’s team to sincerely collaborate with young Black voices. Instead, they became faces of more misinformation.
Chasing Votes: Trump’s Play For Georgia
However, this staged photo op isn’t the whole picture. Experts urge caution in interpreting this event as indicative of a shift in support among Black voters toward Trump. As much as Trump screams that the media is fake, let’s be real. The deep political and economic issues affecting Black communities warrant more scrutiny about Trump’s policies.
“I don’t want to overblow a minor viral moment inside of a Chick-fil-A in Atlanta and make it seem like … Donald Trump is winning Black people,” said Olasanoye.
Trump’s Chick-fil-A Charade: More Than Just Milkshakes?
Pay attention to what Trump is doing. Trump’s outreach efforts to Black voters have been marked by a series of high-profile stunts. Here, he’s buying milkshakes for nearby HBCU students of Clark-Atlanta University, Spelman College, Morehouse College, and Morris Brown College. Remember his promoted custom sneakers?
So, let’s decode the strategy, shall we? It’s all about optics and moments that make for good TV—or good Twitter, in this case. Trump’s team is likely betting that these snapshots with Black students will paint him in a more favorable light. But do these moments come with any meaningful political plans? Or is it just another photo op to add to the campaign highlight reel?
Skeptics Speak Out: Analyzing the Applause
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Political analysts point out that these outreach initiatives don’t offer much substance for Black American’s concerns about economic inequality, criminal justice reform, and healthcare disparities.
Critics slammed his strategy to win over Georgia in the upcoming election as downright offensive and stereotypical. Where does he expect to find common ground? A sneaker convention and a chicken spot.
“Thinking Black voters relate to Donald Trump because he spent twenty minutes handing out freebies at a fast-food restaurant is yet another insult to our intelligence – and perfect example of just how disingenuous Trump’s outreach to Black voters continues to be,” said Jasmine Harris, a spokesperson for the Biden campaign, in a statement via AP News.
This disconnect raises questions about how he can actually serve most Black voters. The fact that this event was “staged” with a Candace Owens understudy just makes matters worse. Trump refers to the franchise owner hosting the event as a member of his golf club.
Election Countdown: Crunching the Numbers
While Trump parades around with fast food, let’s keep our eyes on the prize.
In that particular election, Pew Research Center states that about 8% of Black voters identified as Republican. Yet, based on the pre-election polls of 2024, this amount increased to 22%. The Black Republic statistics doubled, particularly among young voters. So clearly, Trump’s team has a strategy hard at work.
The Black community is more than a photo-op. Black people are more than the insulting images painted by corrupt systems.
Chick-fil-A fans can try the restaurant’s new line of seasonal beverages, launching this month.
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Chick-fil-A is celebrating spring with a new line of seasonal drinks.
Starting Monday, April 8, customers can try the new cherry berry Sunjoy at Chick-fil-A restaurants nationwide, according to the Atlanta-based chicken chain.
The beverage lineup also includes:
Cherry berry lemonade
Cherry berry iced tea
Cherry berry frosted lemonade
It’s the fifth iteration of Chick-fil-A’s popular Sunjoy drink and features a mix of cherry, blueberry and cranberry flavors, the restaurant said in a news release.
Previous versions included white peach, mango passion, cloudberry and watermelon mint flavors.
“Our Guests have always enjoyed both cherry and berry flavors, especially during the Spring season,” Chick-fil-A Chef Christy Cook said in the release. “We wanted to explore how to deliver that burst of fruit flavor they love, in a way that is unique to Chick-fil-A.”
The cherry berry beverages will be available for a limited time, though Chick-fil-A didn’t say for how long. Pricing information wasn’t immediately available.
The drinks aren’t the only new offerings joining the restaurant’s menu.
The chicken chain is also testing a new pretzel cheddar club sandwich exclusively in Raleigh, North Carolina, according to the release.
“With innovation and Guest variety top-of-mind, Chick-fil-A regularly utilizes feedback from culinary tests when deciding whether a new offering will be available nationwide in the future,” the restaurant said.
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Southern fried chicken chain Chick-fil-A continues its expansion into Michigan with the announcement of a downtown Detroit location.
According to Crain’s Detroit Business, the company plans to open the store in Dan Gilbert’s First National Building, which also houses Shake Shack and Central Kitchen + Bar.
Gilbert’s Bedrock real estate company is aiming for a May or June opening date.
There is one other Chick-fil-A store in the city, located at the Detroit Medical Center, in addition to about 10 other stores that have opened in the greater Detroit area in recent years.
Aside from its sandwiches, the Georgia-based chain is known for its Christian values, which includes closing for business on Sundays and holidays as well as donating money to anti-LGBTQ+ causes in the past, though the company has moved away from that in recent years.
Chick-fil-A locations operating at rest stops along New York State’s 500-mile Thruway could in the future be required to remain open seven days a week — effectively forcing the chain to keep some locations open on Sundays, according to a new bill from New York lawmakers.
The bill, introduced earlier this month, would require restaurants operating in the state highway system’s rest areas to remain open every day of the week. The measure is at odds with Chick-fil-A’s policy of closing Sundays and letting workers “worship if they choose.”
“While there is nothing objectionable about a fast food restaurant closing on a particular day of the week, service areas dedicated to travelers [are] an inappropriate location for such a restaurant,” states the bill, which noted that Chick-fil-A already operates at seven of the Thruway’s 27 service areas.
Chick-fil-A did not respond to a request for comment on the measure.
The bill wouldn’t extend to other Chick-fil-A locations in the state, or even to the seven locations already open at Thruway service areas. It also excludes temporary concessions such as farmer’s markets.
Some Republican lawmakers are pushing back against the New York bill, with South Carolina Senator Lindsey Graham calling the proposal “insanity” on social media.
“This is a blatant violation of the company’s constitutional rights, and we’re not going to let that happen without a fight,” the senator said in a video posted to X, formerly Twitter, showing himself outside a Chick-fil-A restaurant in Manhattan. “Lend your voice and tell NY to keep their hands off our Chick-fil-A!”
The bill’s sponsor, assembly member Tony Simone, questioned why Graham was “inserting himself in a state bill in a state that he doesn’t represent.” Had Graham read his bill, “he would know that the legislation would not affect current Chick-fil-A locations, and certainly has nothing to do with the midtown locations where he has enjoyed his lunch the past couple of days,” Simone told CBS MoneyWatch in emailed comments.
The ruffled feathers, however, may be just that, as Chick-fil-A’s Thruway locations are already locked in. Chick-fil-A has signed a 33-year contract with the highway system, and the brand’s Sunday closure was “factored into their tenant plan,” a Thruway spokesperson told CBS MoneyWatch in an emailed statement.
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Chick-fil-A is opening its 3,000th restaurant on Thursday in Dallas, Texas, and is celebrating by giving back.
“Marking the 3,000th milestone is a testament to our local Owner-Operators, Team Members and Guests and their continued support of the Company,” said Chick-fil-A CEO Andrew T. Cathy in a statement on the company’s website.
Cathy,45, has been with the company for 16 years and is the grandson of Chick-fil-A founder, S. Truett Cathy, who passed away nine years ago. He stepped into the role of CEO in November 2021, according to LinkedIn.
Chick-fil-A plans to celebrate the feat with a plaque at the store, a ribbon-cutting ceremony attended by Cathy, and $150,000 donations to Feeding America,a nonprofit with a nationwide network of food banks, and Junior Achievement, which helps support students with resources for learning.
“We are so thrilled to be celebrating together as we honor our founder, and my grandfather, S. Truett Cathy’s mission of remarkable customer service and demonstrating care to all,” Cathy added. “As we continue to expand, we still take pride in the fact that our restaurants are locally owned and operated businesses that invest in their people and their community, and Chick-fil-A RedBird is no exception.”
The new restaurant, located in theRedBird mall, is owned and operated by Consuela Jacobs, who had previously worked as a Chick-fil-A team member, according to the statement.
The new location is expected to bring in 110 full- and part-time jobs to the local area, per Fox Business.
Chick-fil-A has plans to expand to Asia and Europe by 2025, according to the company’s website.
The fast food chain’s revenue hit $6.4 billion in 2022, according to the Franchise Times, which is a 10.6% increase from its 2021 earnings of $5.8 billion.
A 29-year-old Florida woman has filed a negligence lawsuit against Chick-fil-A, seeking at least $50,000 in damages. According to Fox 35 Orlando, Shi’terra Sharp filed the suit Thursday, alleging she ate a “black” chicken nugget from one of the restaurant locations in 2020.
According to the outlet, Sharp filed the lawsuit in Orange County, Florida. Sharp alleges that she purchased chicken nuggets from a Chick-fil-A in Brooksville on January 8, 2020. Then, she consumed the nuggets at her residence.
The woman alleges that as she ate the food, she noticed the meat of the nuggets was black-colored. Additionally, she became “violently ill” and began to experience diarrhea, cramps, and nausea.
“… Directly after consuming the chicken nuggets purchased from Defendant, Plaintiff… became violently ill, was nauseated, vomited until [she] had no strength left to do so, suffered from cramping, nausea and diarrhea,” the lawsuit reads, per Fox 35 Orlando.
Ultimately, the suit alleges Sharp “sustained great injury” to multiple parts of her body. The injured areas reportedly include her mouth, throat, stomach, and digestive system.
“I was as sick as a dog. I lost so much weight due to what happened,” Sharp reportedly told Daily Mail in a report published on October 20.
According to Daily Mail, Sharp reached out to the company in 2020 following the incident. However, Chick-fil-A reportedly alleged, “there was nothing wrong with the meat.”
Furthermore, the suit adds that Sharp has undergone “great pain and suffering for some time” and has been diagnosed with “gastrointestinal illnesses.”
More Information Regarding The Florida Woman’s Lawsuit Against Chick-fil-A
According to Fox 35 Orlando, Sharp is suing Chick-fil-A for alleged negligence. The woman alleges the restaurant failed to “inspect” and ensure its food was “fit for consumption.” Additionally, Sharp alleges Chick-fil-A failed to “properly supervise employees” during the food preparation process and “offered food for sale and consumption,” which was unfit.
Sharp’s final accusation against Chick-fil-A in the suit cites that the restaurant ultimately “failed to prevent” the incident “from occurring.”
Furthermore, the suit adds that Sharp experienced “bodily injury… pain and suffering, disability, mental anguish” and accumulated “expense of hospitalization, medical and nursing home treatment.”
“These losses are either permanent or continuing in nature, and the Plaintiff will suffer said losses in the future, to-wit, permanently,” the lawsuit reads, per Fox 35 Orlando.
The suit explains that Sharp seeks compensation for damages “in the excess sum” of $50,000. Additionally, the woman is reportedly seeking “costs of court and trial by jury,” along with compensation for her attorney’s fees.
The Alleged Incident Mirrors Another Involving McDonald’s & An 8-Year-Old Child
The effects of the alleged incident on Sharp closely mirror the effects of a similar incident allegedly involving a New Jersey child. As The Shade Room previously reported, an 8-year-old was left “traumatized” after ingesting chicken nuggets from an East Orange McDonald’s location in August.
According to the child’s father, Derrick Wilson, the 8-year-old allegedly ingested a nugget that contained a dead mouse.
Watch as Justin Carter unpacks the alleged events with the New Jersey family for TSR Investigates below.
