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 Thousands of people have already visited Chick-fil-A today to show their support for the company in the wake its CEO vocalizing his stance for biblical marriage. (See photos below) Mike Huckabee (R-Arkansas), a former Republican presidential candidate, is spearheading today's "Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day." He suggested the event shortly after Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy began receiving criticism for affirming his opposition to "gay marriage." Homosexual rights advocates have called for boycotts, and some government officials have even threatened to restrict building permits in cities like Boston and Chicago. But out of support for the Atlanta-based food chain, Huckabee has asked people nationwide to eat at a Chick-fil-A restaurant on August 1. Lance Reed, owner and operator of the Chick-fil-A franchise in Oxford, Mississippi, expects big crowds as the day continues.  "We haven't heard anybody coming in here and voicing dissent," he shares. "We've had four or five churches call us and are bringing, I know two youth groups are coming, and some other groups … are coming in here. And so, we've got tons of catering orders on this Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day."While the day is special, he asserts that staff will treat the restaurant's customers like it always does -- "with honor, dignity and respect, no matter who you are." Activists had hoped to deter people from eating more chicken, but Reed notes his sales have actually increased. In this case, an attack intended to do harm seems to have had the opposite effect. "Our sales the week of the 18th, we were up 17 percent," the franchise owner reports. "Last week, we were up 17 percent. So, from a sales perspective, it hasn't affected our business whatsoever. If anything, I think people have been driven … to come out and support Chick-fil-A even more." According to Huckabee's "Chick-Fil-A Appreciation Day" Facebook page, more than 600,000 people have pledged to visit the fast-food restaurant today.  Will you be visiting a Chick-fil-A restaurant today? VOTE  .jpg "Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day (Ft. Wayne, IN)") .jpg "Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day (Tupelo, MS)") |
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