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Chick-fil-A CEO Won’t State LGBTQ Stance

By Drooid · Oct 15, 2026, 11:53 PM UTC · How we work

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Andrew Cathy Declines Stance

Andrew Cathy, CEO of Chick-fil A, declined to state the company's official LGBTQ+ stance on Today.
Chick-fil A reported nearly $24 billion in sales last year, ranking No. 3 on USA TODAY’s 2026 list.
The Chick-fil A Foundation gave $1.8 million to anti-LGBTQ groups in 2019, then redirected giving to education, homelessness and hunger.
Cathy said he welcomes all customers and will focus on hospitality rather than a formal LGBTQ stance.

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Chick-fil-A Rejects Shrinkflation

Chick-fil-A will not reduce portion sizes to lower prices, rejecting shrinkflation.
The chain offers over 28 menu items containing more than 25 grams of protein each.
Cathy said the company is exploring artificial intelligence for behind-the-scenes functions while keeping human customer service.
He defended Sunday closures as giving employees a predictable day off.
He linked rising GLP-1 medication use to higher protein demand, shaping menu focus.

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Andrew Cathy Declines Stance

Andrew Cathy, CEO of Chick-fil A, declined to state the company's official LGBTQ+ stance on Today.
Chick-fil A reported nearly $24 billion in sales last year, ranking No. 3 on USA TODAY’s 2026 list.
The Chick-fil A Foundation gave $1.8 million to anti-LGBTQ groups in 2019, then redirected giving to education, homelessness and hunger.
Cathy said he welcomes all customers and will focus on hospitality rather than a formal LGBTQ stance.

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