(Admittedly, this appears to be a cross-promotion with MLS club Orlando City, but considering the two clubs share an owner and a stadium, that doesn’t excuse this shocking oversight. But should a club that supposedly stands for LGBTQ+ values associate with such a company? 'Lets face it,' declared BlackBook, in just one of many examples of media calling the chain out, 'despite what the companys president says, Chick-fil-A is an antigay corporation.' The story really heated up in 2012. Many in this country agree with these sentiments while others willfully ignore what the company stands for to eat fried chicken and waffle fries, which is their right. The company has also been sued for firing a Muslim man for refusing to pray to Jesus.Įssentially, the company’s leadership has stated that marriage should only be between a man and a woman and has made donations to anti-gay groups.
This is perhaps the worst.įor those unfamiliar with Chick-fil-A’s homophobia, Vox had a good explainer story earlier this year, outlining the many times the company has promoted anti-LGBTQ+ ideals. There are good ways to promote your team and there are bad ways. Screenshot of the Orlando Pride Chick-fil-A tweet uploaded in anticipation of the club deleting its tweet.