YUM - Chick-fil-A Open On Sundays? New York-Proposed Law Could Make This A Reality For Some Locations | Benzinga
Fans of Chick-fil-A know the rule by now: The chain's locations are all closed on Sunday.
Even with being open six days a week, the company ranks among the top revenue-producing restaurant brands each year.
A new bill in New York could create a potential decision for the chain over its long-standing rule.
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What Happened: The state of New York will consider Bill A08336, which would make it mandatory that all food services at transportation facilities and rest stops be open seven days a week, according to USA Today.
The purpose of the bill is to "ensure that New York State's transportation facilities offer a reliable source of food services."
"The traveling public and commercial trucking industry rely on these service areas to rest, refuel and to purchase food and beverages," the bill reads.
The bill specifically cites Chick-fil-A and its company policy to be closed on Sundays with seven service area locations impacted by the policy.
"While there is nothing objectionable about a fast food restaurant closing on a particular day of the week, service areas dedicated to travelers is an ...