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‘We Stand With Chick-fil-A’: North Carolina Wendy’s Signs Touch Off Controversy

The national burger chain Wendy’s was hit with a bit of secondhand controversy from the Chick-fil-A appreciation day today after one miniature burger mogul franchising the company’s restaurants went rogue.

The story began when North Carolina Wendy’s franchisee Jim Furmen, who owns no less than 86 of the company’s franchises in North Carolina, decided to have all 86 of his restaurants display a sign making the following unapologetic statement:

Wendys Signs Saying We Stand With Chick fil A Taken Down; Company ApologizesNeedless to say, given the existence of pictures of this phenomenon, the internet took notice. The internet site Reddit began circulating photos of Furmen’s handiwork, prompting controversy. So much controversy, in fact, that the official Wendy’s Twitter account posted a reaction from the company saying that Furmen had taken the signs down (presumably under corporate edict) and that Wendy’s was proud to “serve ALL customers.”

Wendys Signs Saying We Stand With Chick fil A Taken Down; Company ApologizesReaction to this Tweet was, needless to say, mixed. Some Twitter users breathed a sigh of relief, but as you’ll see below, others took offense to the implication of the company’s Tweet, which was clearly that Chick-fil-A might NOT “serve ALL customers.” Wendy’s clarified hastily:

Wendys Signs Saying We Stand With Chick fil A Taken Down; Company ApologizesWendys Signs Saying We Stand With Chick fil A Taken Down; Company ApologizesSo profusely did Wendy’s spend all its time apologizing to every single user who Tweeted out this particular bit of news, in fact, that they hit their Twitter limit, prompting this awkward message:

Wendys Signs Saying We Stand With Chick fil A Taken Down; Company ApologizesNational restaurant chains everywhere, be warned: Chick-fil-A’s day in the limelight can be contagious.

H/T: Buzzfeed

Comments (153)

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  • pwatkins
    Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:39pm

    Chick-fil-A for granddaughter on the way to church. She said I wish people on the left hated Chick-fil-A everyday bc Michele Obama messed up MacDonalds Happy Meals and took our playground…lol. It is a shame when the media and the president talks too much power and division in our country so much that a 6 year old understands it. Good for Wendys franchise and boo to the corporate management. He lost killer business for Wendys by refusing freedom of speech.

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    • trolltrainer
      Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:46pm

      I agree. Corporate could have taken the gamble and really capitalized on this. They could have emphasized the freedom of speech aspect.

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    • The-Monk
      Posted on August 1, 2012 at 11:26pm

      Hey RJJ,

      Look familiar? I got them to post your photo/link and do a story on it. : )

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    • The-Monk
      Posted on August 1, 2012 at 11:36pm

      Courtesy of RJJ:

      585,000+ Sign Up for Mike Huckabee‘s ’Chick-fil-A Appreciation Day’ Today — Are You Joining In?

      August 1, 2012 at 4:57pm

      In reply to Docrow.

      Interesting Wendy’s sign.
      http://www.towleroad.com/2012/08/wendys-franchises-post-signs-we-stand-with-chick-fil-a-photos.html

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    • QuincySmith
      Posted on August 2, 2012 at 12:48am

      Have to wonder what Dave would have done? Oh well, I guess I’ll be visiting Chik-Fil-A and not wendy’s in the future.

      QuincySmith  
    • newmontdave
      Posted on August 2, 2012 at 1:01am

      Thanks MONK, I really wanted to go to a queer sit, now I will never forgive you.

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    • HKS
      Posted on August 2, 2012 at 7:59am

      This whole gay marriage controversy, like most others with this administration has nothing to do with gays at all. It’s all about “anti-business”. Democrats will do anything they can to kill business in this country. They want it bankrupt and dependent on a new communist government. So when you see the liberal mayors spouting their garbage, that’s where there going. Kill business at all cost is their purpose.

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    • jcldwl
      Posted on August 2, 2012 at 9:01am

      Hmmm…corporate blew it. No more Wendy’s unless I travel to NC and find one of this guys stores. Of course they will probably take his franchise rights away now.

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    • AvengerK
      Posted on August 2, 2012 at 10:46am

      Looks like it‘s Wendy’s and more Chick Fil A for me this week.

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    • GiveUsJustice
      Posted on August 2, 2012 at 11:03am

      Wait, so corp puts out a tweet saying they serve everyone? Can anyone show proof where CFA said they wouldn’t? One statement, one news report? I mean if they are turning people away, SOMEONE would have proof right?

      There should be backlash against that tweet telling corp of Wendy’s they have no clue what they are talking about and to quit listening to rumors about the story and read up.

      CFA SERVES EVERYONE AS WELL MORONS.

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    • txdave22
      Posted on August 2, 2012 at 11:33am

      DAVID VITTER FOR VEEP, FREE THE WHOREMONGERS, THEY NEED LOVE TOO

      We’ve heard no CARDINALS, ARCHBISHOPS, PASTORS AND LEADERS OF THE MORMON CHURCH CONDEMN————-WHOREMONGERING AND BREAKING OF THE LAW AND THE COMMANDMENTS???————————–Bill O’Reilly: ‘I Don’t Think Vitter Should Be There. Absolutely Not’
      ————-By Judd Legum on Jun 17, 2011 at 11:10 am
      Yesterday, Anthony Weiner resigned a few days after admitting he sent lewd messages to women he made over the internet. ———————————-Weiner’s announcement came after pressure from Leader Nancy Pelosi, DNC Chair Debbie Wasserman-Schultz, and President Obama. Nevertheless, top Republicans criticized Democrats for “protecting” Weiner.
      ————————–1,432 days ago, Sen. David Vitter admitted to being a regular customer of a prostitution service. ——————–(An activity that is, incidentally, illegal).—————– Days after his admission he was welcomed back with open arms by the Republican party.
      ——————Thus far, the Republican leadership has not been pressed to explain the blatant hypocrisy of their divergent reactions to the two scandals. ———————-Last night, Fox News host Bill O’Reilly weighed in. His message was simple:———————————– “I don’t think Vitter should be there. Absolutely not.”

      IN VITTER’S CASE, MAYBE JUST A TAD TOO MUCH ‘LOVE’, but DC madam was grateful!!!

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    • oneshiner
      Posted on August 2, 2012 at 11:59am

      Guess I’m strange about some things, but when I get turned off about something, that’s the END of it for me. I appreciate a Wendy’s trying to do good with their sign, but:

      Over 35 years ago when a Wendy’s came into our town, I went to get hamburgers for our crew for lunch. At that time I guess they charged extra for a slice of tomato, etc. but I didn’t know that. The drive up girl asked if I wanted anything added to burgers.
      Not knowing what she meant, I told her to put what ever they usually use on burgers.

      When I got back to work and looked over the bill, I had been charged extra on each burger for tomatoes? That was a new one to me, and pizzed me off, so never went back even all these years later. That was my first & only square Wendy’s. Just the way I am. Treat me right the first time if you want to see me again.

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    • stage9
      Posted on August 2, 2012 at 12:08pm

      Well, considering there’s a Chick-Fil-A in New Hampshire who is supporting a homosexual parade, I think all is fair in love and war.

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    • Ray2447
      Posted on August 2, 2012 at 12:34pm

      It’s time from freedom loving Americans everywhere to tell the Gay-stop-o to end their hatred and intolerance against heterosexual marriage.

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    • JlyLarkspur
      Posted on August 2, 2012 at 9:17pm

      Really–on the way to church? You must go to church on some other day beside Sunday. Or you’re making this up.

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    • Thomas_Jefferson
      Posted on August 2, 2012 at 11:56pm

      Piss off the liberals,
      feed the homeless. Feed the homeless Chick-Fil-A.

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    • iampraying4u
      Posted on August 3, 2012 at 10:30am

      They dont close on sunday do they?

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  • heeltar
    Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:25pm

    when good people stand by their principals, others will follow. Ronald Reagan was a fine example and the country loved him for it and the 20% of the left tried to tear him apart at every opportunity. Chick fil-a is no different, the intolerance of the sodomites becomes crystal clear, while decent folks support what is good.

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    • satostud
      Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:33pm

      You are exactly right.

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    • rickc34
      Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:41pm

      Jim Furmen is standing with Dan Cathy on more than just freedom of speech it goes down to the word of God. Right is right and wrong is wrong. Choose to stand with God or stand against him it is your choice as for me and my house WE WILL SERVE THE LORD.

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    • trolltrainer
      Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:49pm

      Asheville NC and Greenville SC have jumped the shark for the most part but aside from the big cities we are a God-fearing people here. Maybe a bit more socially liberal than I would like but God’s Word still reigns supreme.

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    • rickc34
      Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:52pm

      I was in line today at chick fil a with a a man that has a Dairy Queen franchise in Hemet . He drove 20 miles to support Dan Cathy. By the way Warren Buffet bought out DQ 7 years ago so money goes into Obamas pocket from DQ. Sorry DQ your on my boycott list.

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    • Chris G
      Posted on August 2, 2012 at 12:44am

      Thank you for calling a spade a spade.

      Am I the only conservative left who takes offense of the word “gay” being used for homosexuality? Before he died in 2009, my father told me about his mother’s side of the family having Gay as their last name. I seriously doubt if their definition of the word“gay” was similar to what popular culture uses today.

      Why have many of my fellow conservatives accepted politically correct language such as this?

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    • Dr Vel
      Posted on August 2, 2012 at 2:54am

      Too bad so much knowledge from antiquity has been lost. If the sodomites and all those who speak evil of the Lord read the book of Enoch and second Ezdras and what awaits them maybe some of them would change. Clearly they do not listen to the Word in the bible. Partially because texts which gave accounts of what awaits, texts which should have been canonized including second Ezdras make it very clear what they will soon face. Reading the bible they only get the concept of a hell they do not believe in and they laugh it off to their eternal doom.

      I will add while I loved their potatoes from now on I will make them from scratch, I will never set foot in their stores again in my life. Wendy’s needs to learn we are greater in number than those who side with darkness. If money and the bottom line requires them to be so PC then they must learn what the effect on their corporate bottom line roughly 80 percent of all the people represent. When the 4/5 are spat upon, told to be quiet they are only second class citizens and have no right to stand and speak for their values they must learn to stop taking it in silence. For this reason Christians are so put upon in this land, if they had salt they would stand as one body for their God making it known to all. The Lord will return with His armies, when He arrives will He find salt on the earth?

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    • HKS
      Posted on August 2, 2012 at 8:02am

      Division of the people is the only purpose of this exercise. Democrats are quite good at it, just watch them work. We need uniting leaders and Democrats are incapable of that.

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    • Granny58
      Posted on August 2, 2012 at 9:21am

      @ Chris G – I fully agree. I do not use the word “gay” to describe homosexuals. I use the word “homosexuals!” The word gay is a lovely word in its former meaning and should remain so.

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    • oneshiner
      Posted on August 2, 2012 at 12:49pm

      @CHRISG. Funny! My mom sent a birthday card to a 102 yr. old neighbor and wrote inside, a message and added she hoped he had a “gay birthday” and I laughed and said you can tell their ages (mom is 98) using slanderous words like that today, ha ha.
      Nothing about being gay is gay. I used to love rainbows too.

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  • luci lea 4308
    Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:25pm

    I’m very proud of Wendys.We have a right to use our minds.Even our God gives freedom of our thoughts.,as long as gays are treated right and not mistreated,they have no business telling the rest of us how we are to believe.This means the government too.

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    • DaveOregon
      Posted on August 2, 2012 at 12:59am

      B.S.! Wendy’s caved – and unless that franchisee was invioaltion of the franchise agreement – he’s free to express his opinion (either for or against) as he/she saw fit. Wendy should have simply said their franchisee‘s are free to express their opinions and Wendy’s will not make comment on a competitor. That would ahve prevented their placing their butts in the fire! Dumb response. That said – I hate gutless. If Wendy‘s had said we oppose Chic’s preference – I would have respected that and would decide later if I patronized their establishment or not. Now – no way. I‘m done with Wendy’s.

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  • JUSTANOTHEROPINION
    Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:23pm

    Chick-Fil-A opened one in my town about 6 to 8 months ago. The wife and I went there today (great sandwich) to show our support of Dan Cathys right to voice his opinion without the fear of denial to do business and also to show the Homosexuals and their Liberal supporters that the power they‘ve had in the last 10 to 20 years has only existed because we the true majority weren’t paying attention. Now we are awake (by the way, they have their savior and king Barak Obama to thank for waking us up) and just getting started. The Liberals better go get some diapers for themselves because Glenn is right, they‘re going to be wetting themselves before we’re done. The third great awakening has begun!!!!!!!!!! Praise God.

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  • the gray lensman
    Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:23pm

    I looked for a Chick-fil-A in the Santa Clara- San Jose, CA area. None listed. Otherwise I would’ve bought lunch there today.

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  • Too_Far_Gone
    Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:19pm

    Eating at Wendy’s is still on my list , wonder who’s next to show they are Americans ..

    Don‘t back down Wendy’s , don’t.

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    • Want our country back
      Posted on August 2, 2012 at 7:31am

      Yep, Let‘s not overreact about Wendy’s……. corporate Wendy’s should have supported Chick…because it (Wendy’s) COULD be next. If it’s not gay, it’s toys, if it’s not toys, it will be trans fat and on and on….

      We need to be united…..

      GOP2012 UNITE behind Mitt Romney

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  • avgconservative
    Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:15pm

    Wendy’s home office is Cincinnati Ohio.

    The midwest just doesn’t get the south. The Northeast underestimates the south. The liberals underestimate God.

    It’s all coming to a head, real soon.

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    • Too_Far_Gone
      Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:30pm

      Count on it.

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    • NWFLANative
      Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:43pm

      A little further north, Dublin, OH outside Columbus. Been there and done that, even had the privilege of meeting Dave Thomas who was a great American and was as nice in person as he seemed. The headquarters was moved to Atlanta with the Arby’s fiasco, but it has returned to Dublin. Saying that, Wendy’s corporate should jus be quiet and follow the lead of the franchisee!

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    • trolltrainer
      Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:54pm

      Dave Thomas visited our store back in the early eighties in Florida. He walked in, took off his coat, put on an apron and stood beside me on grill during the lunch rush. I have not been as impressed with a CEO, big boss type since. The man talked to all of us and genuinely cared what we had to say.

      Dave was a class act.

      His daughter?…

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    • BODYBAG
      Posted on August 1, 2012 at 11:03pm

      x2

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    • kickagrandma
      Posted on August 2, 2012 at 7:35am

      Yes Sir, it is~~~

      Will contact owner of Wendy’s here in NC and thank him profusely for his stand. Will also contact national headquarters and shame them back the hell and gone. I ask everyone else here to do the same.

      WE THE PEOPLE have had it. WE ARE awake. WE ARE coming.

      BTW – At the Chick-fil-A restaurant we attended yesterday, a group of people way ahead of us in line began singing, “God Bless America”. We joined in the last part of the song as we realized what was happening. As it ended, people broke out into applause which filled the mall. A blessing then and now.

      Stand up, CHRISTIAN AMERICANS. GOD and the entire world are counting on us!

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  • ISRAELISOURFRIEND
    Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:15pm

    IF YOU TOOK A STAND BECAUSE YOU‘RE HOT THAT’S GREAT, IF YOU TOOK IT DOWN BECAUSE YOU ARE COLD THAT IS BAD BECAUSE YOU ARE LUKE WARM.

    GOD SAID DON’T BE LUKE WARM. HOT OR COLD IS BETTER.

    TAKE YOUR STAND AND STICK WITH IT.

    God Bless Chic-Fil-A!

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  • KeithOlberdink
    Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:03pm

    I never go to fast food joints but I will say my Chik-Fil-A was extra tasty today.

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  • LeadNotFollow
    Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:01pm

    …
    Shame on Wendy‘s for caving in to the Liberals’ demands and taking down the signs supporting Chick-fil-A.
    If you are going to take a stand for Christian values, don’t back down, don’t apologize.

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    • trolltrainer
      Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:12pm

      Not exactly what happened. The Franchise owner put up the signs. Corporate then heard about it and ordered the franchise owner to take them down. In a way I can understand corporate’s position on this, they have an image and do not need to become embroiled in this. Do not get me wrong, I understand their position, I do not agree with it. I think they should have shown some balls and followed suite with all other franchises. Make it a free speech issue, which is what it is.

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    • Taquoshi
      Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:22pm

      I don‘t remember Wendy’s ever refusing to serve any customers. Neither did Chick-filet-A. An opinion was expressed in both cases. End of story.

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    • HorseCrazy
      Posted on August 1, 2012 at 11:52pm

      taq I am with you. just because one doesn‘t agree with homosexual lifestyle doesn’t mean they are serving them. I am a business owner and I have gay clients. just another leftist political lunacy/tactic gone wrong. they (the militant leftists) are like rabid dogs who cannot ever be satisfied. wendy’s apologizing etc is so absurd it is laughable. you cannot make these people happy, ever. there is always something to complain about from the leftists while the rest of us just want to eat chicken, work live etc without all of this created drama.

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  • BeingThere
    Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:57pm

    Congratulations Wendy’s, you just made the boycott list!!!!!!!!!

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    • trolltrainer
      Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:04pm

      I‘m sure they’re gonna miss you…

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    • kyuss
      Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:11pm

      Most Wendy’s are empty during rush hours anyway. I’m guessing now, they’ll be even EMPTIER!

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    • heeltar
      Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:27pm

      Good, I will be eating there tomorrow

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    • electrician8
      Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:43pm

      If it is one of Jim‘s wendys here in NC I’ll eat there. I just hate that the corporate big wigs went after the franchise owner to remove the signs from his stores.

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  • Pigpen
    Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:52pm

    Well, today I ate at Chik-Fil-A. And now tomorrow it will be at Wendy’s.

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    • Pigpen
      Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:58pm

      “[T]he official Wendy’s Twitter account posted a reaction from the company saying that Furmen had taken the signs down (presumably under corporate edict) and that Wendy’s was proud to “serve ALL customers.”

      Oh, wait, my bad. I mean to say that I will NEVER eat at Wendy’s again. Good thing I read past the headline!

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    • kenboo1
      Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:08pm

      I plan to go back to Chik-Fil-A on Friday and see if there are any females that want to kiss this lesbian that’s trapped in a male body. Ha ha ha….

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  • bdandsl
    Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:52pm

    Disappointed in Wendy’s. But, three cheers for Jim Furmen.

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  • Restored One
    Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:50pm

    When I read the headline I was ready to have Wendys tomorrow. But it is a long ride from Ca to NC.

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    • winin2012
      Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:12pm

      I live in NC so I‘ll have a Wendy’s #1 Combo with a Frosty for you.

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  • qpwillie
    Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:49pm

    “…and that Wendy’s was proud to “serve ALL customers.”

    So is Chick-fil-A. They never said they wouldn’t serve anybody.

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    • AnAmericanToo
      Posted on August 2, 2012 at 10:26am

      The problem is that media and those with access to the media don’t want to LISTEN to what is being said. You are 100% correct. And why? Because you LISTENED and understood what Mr. Cathy stated.

      Here is a clear example of what to take from this. Mr. Cathy clearly stated his views and values. The media took the information and ran it through their agenda filtering system and decided spun it out in a distorted agenda. Their twisted agenda was then pushed as the truth. NOW…IF the media can twist and spin things this much on something that was so clear and direct what else do they twist and spin on other topics? Since the media and select mayors can‘t be trusted to repeat clear and direct statements to others then one clearly cannot trust them views on other things that aren’t so easily discerned.

      THIS is an excellent teaching opportunity for parents and grandparents to teach their children and grandchildren: 1) how important the truth is; 2) how “news” is spun through the agenda driven media and mayors; 3) the importance of paying attention and listening to what is said.

      Keeping records of spun stories is important for history. A record of the TRUTH is important.

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  • Don15
    Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:48pm

    I wish Wendy’s corp. hadnt issued any statements. I love Wendy’s and was so happy that some store owners stood by Chick and free speech. Now, I am disappointedd.

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    • phrogdriver
      Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:28pm

      I agree. They were idiots to even get involved in this. I‘ll keep eating at Wendy’s ’cause I live in NC – so I‘ll probably eat at this guy’s restaraunts. If I didn’t live here, I probably wouldn’t.

      They should have just issued a statement about franchise owners and free speech and washed their hands of it. Instead, in spite of everything that happened today, they decided to take a big old bit out of a crap sandwich and try to smile.

      Right now, they should be busy firing their New York PR firm.

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  • victorjv
    Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:48pm

    I‘ve eaten a Wendy’s hamburger once. It tasted like the box it came in. Which proves–no commitment to quality or to values.

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    • trolltrainer
      Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:56pm

      You had a bad one. For fast food Wendy’s beats BK and MacDonalds. Their baconator is awesome and they have a great spicy chicken.

      Unfortunately, consistency is a problem even in the same store. Sometimes it is mouth wateringly great, sometimes…blah…

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    • Toltepeceno
      Posted on August 1, 2012 at 10:07pm

      trolltrainer I agree with you. Wendy‘s usually beat’s just about all of them, with a few exceptions. Not dry and actual flavor.

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  • MODEL82A1
    Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:45pm

    I wonder if Dave Thomas was still alive, what would Wendy’s official Corporate position on this subject be today? Either way, he was a good man.

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  • RRidgeback
    Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:45pm

    The real test of our resolve to change the course of this country will be in November.

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  • Sara72
    Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:41pm

    Wendys… FOR PETES SAKE! Stand with Your Franchise OWNERS! This ENTIRE isue is about FREE SPEECH , but has been spun into a LGBT issue… The LGBT community has been USED to help control FREE SPEECH… IF THEY ARE SMART they would make th statement : While they do NOT agree with Dan Cathey and Chick Fil-A – They agree that he has the right to say it! At what point wil the LGBT community be next…..and then WHO WILL STAND WITH THEM! If you choose to NOT EAT there ….thats fine!…. But FREE SPEECH MUST REMAIN FREE FOR EVERYONE!

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  • trolltrainer
    Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:39pm

    Tarheels Capitol site is down, probably due to traffic. He appears to own stores from Grenville SC to Boone NC. I am just south of Asheville. I will be sure to frequent his stores in the future. Wendy’s corporate can kiss my ass.

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  • Mahtoska
    Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:38pm

    Welcome to the USS of A… gordym chlenom partii comrade!

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  • circleDwagons
    Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:36pm

    What a disappointment! Wendy should have stood firm and supported Chic.

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  • MrButcher
    Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:34pm

    I bet CFA pulls in, at least, 100 million today.

    This is turning out to be a very good marketing choice.

    Expect others to try to simulate.

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  • JustPeachy
    Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:33pm

    Arby’s (whoever owns them, can’t keep track) bought out Wendy’s some time ago, if I’m not mistaken. So. . . I guess they’re not quite as brave as Chick-Fil-A. lol Too bad! Hey Arby’s/Wendy’s: IT’S A FREE SPEECH ISSUE!

    Guess they didn’t get the memo!

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    • MODEL82A1
      Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:42pm

      In fact, you are WRONG. Wendy’s is a publicly traded company listed on the NYSE, Symbol WEN. But the rest of your point was…………moot.

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    • mrsclark
      Posted on August 1, 2012 at 9:45pm

      Its funny, I drove past the McD’s by my house today and while normally it has a long long drive thru line at lunch, it was EMPTY!

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    • Orion the truth hunter
      Posted on August 1, 2012 at 11:19pm

      @model82a1 and justpeachy In 2008, Wendy’s mergered with Triarc, the parent company of Arby’s. Following the merger, Triarc became known as Wendy’s/Arby’s Group, a publicly traded company. The merger was unsuccessful and Arby’s was sold in summer 2011. Just because a company is publicly traded does not mean that there is not corporate ownership.

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    • MODEL82A1
      Posted on August 2, 2012 at 12:23am

      ORION, Just because you can use Google or Yahoo Finance does not mean you are not naive. The reason Chick is able to stand firm on an issue such as this is because the company IS NOT PUBLICLY TRADED. As such, they are not beholden to external, institutional investor control. Wendy’s has no such luxury. You’re too smart my half, my friend.

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    • Orion the truth hunter
      Posted on August 2, 2012 at 3:32pm

      @model82a1 Your position about CFA not being beholden to investors is a valid point for discussion. Too bad you didn’t think to state that in your original reply instead of saying “In fact, you are WRONG” without bothering to say which part of justpeachy’s comment you disagreed with (unless “Moot” is liberal shorthand for whatever pithy comment you had in mind but did not type). Of course, Target, Home Depot, etc (all publicly traded) can all stand firm in their homosexual rights beliefs despite being “beholden to external, institutional investor control”. As for “You’re too smart my (by) half, my friend”, don’t go near any mirrors.

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