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NYC’s first Chick-fil-A opens to lines and raucous protests

The Herald Square restaurant saw a line of nearly 200 people on its first day

The opening day of NYC's first Chick-fil-A
The opening day of NYC's first Chick-fil-A

Not even Michelin-starred restaurants get this much attention in NYC: the first Chick-fil-A in the city has opened and it’s ruffling feathers and drawing out devotees.

The fast food chain with a devoted cult following opened a stand-alone Restaurant On West 37th Street and 6th Avenue yesterday. And not only were there lines of chicken-crazed customers, but protestors also suffered through the gloomy weather.

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According to the New York Post, approximately 200 customers waited outside for the conservative Christian restaurant chain and were taunted by about a dozen vegans and gay and transgender rights activists. Christians also showed up to counter protest.

Protestors chanted: “Chickens do have feelings! Just like we do,” and “We’re here! We’re queer! Get used to it!”

Chick-fil-A CEO Dan Cathy drew criticism in 2012, when he said he supported “biblical families” in opposition to gay marriage. [NYP] – Christopher Cameron

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