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| Author: | rogers park bryan [ Thu Aug 17, 2017 7:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Falcons stadium planning! |
http://www.espn.com/nfl/story/_/id/2036 ... ed-sundays Chick-fil-A stand in Mercedes-Benz Stadium to be closed on Sundays 5:03 PM CT Darren Rovell ESPN Senior Writer Atlanta Falcons fans won't get their Chick-fil-A fix at the team's new Mercedes-Benz Stadium for most of the team's games, as the restaurant's stand will be closed on Sunday. The franchise famous for its chicken sandwich is closed on Sundays, and only one of the team's eight home games isn't on a Sunday -- a Thursday night matchup against the New Orleans Saints on Dec. 7. A source said the digital signage in the Chick-fil-A stand will be flipped when the stand is closed and it will be used by stadium concessionaire Levy to sell other nonbranded food and beverage items. With its headquarters in Atlanta, Chick-fil-A has had licensed locations at sports stadiums around town, including the Braves' new SunTrust Park. It also had kiosks in the Falcons' old stomping grounds at the Georgia Dome. Even those licensed locations must abide by the chain's founder Truett Cathy's mandate to keep things closed on the seventh day of the week for rest and worship. The Chick-fil-A stand inside Mercedes-Benz Stadium will be closed for seven of the Falcons' eight regular-season games because of chain founder Truett Cathy's mandate to keep the franchise closed on Sundays. Darren Rovell/ESPN Luckily for Falcons fans, there are many competing chicken sandwiches inside the stadium, which will be available on all game days. Former "Top Chef" contestant Kevin Gillespie pays homage to Chick-fil-A with his Closed on Sundays chicken sandwich, fried chicken on a roll with a pickle, mayo and honey butter. Another breaded chicken sandwich is available at the Westside Works stand, a partnership between Falcons owner Arthur Blank and the local community. The stand will be open for the two college football games, dubbed the Chick-fil-A Kickoff games, during the season's opening week. The game between Alabama and Florida State is on Saturday, Sept. 2, while the Georgia Tech-Tennessee game will take place two days later on a Monday. The stand will also be open for non-Sunday games played by the Falcons' co-tenant, the Atlanta United of Major League Soccer, also owned by Blank. While fans of the Chick-fil-A brand are often baffled by the idea of being closed one day a week, Cathy, who died in 2014, always said that being closed Sunday made Monday that much busier. Earlier this month, restaurant industry trade publication QSR Magazine named Chick-fil-A the highest-grossing franchise in the United States, estimating that each store pulled in an average of $4.4 million in annual revenue, $1.7 million more than the average of the next-highest-grossing chain (Whataburger, $2.7 million). Zaxby's recently signed a five-year deal to be the official chicken of the Falcons, but fans can't get that, either. Its products are not currently offered at the stadium. |
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| Author: | Brick [ Thu Aug 17, 2017 7:47 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Falcons stadium planning! |
So much free advertising for this. It's not like the gay hating chicken joint needs it. It's delicious. |
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| Author: | sjboyd0137 [ Thu Aug 17, 2017 7:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Falcons stadium planning! |
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| Author: | Psycory [ Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:01 am ] |
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The most overrated regional fast food restaurant this side of Skyline Chili. |
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| Author: | Drunk Squirrel [ Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:02 am ] |
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How regional is it thought? Has expanded quit a bit over the years. I've had it a couple times and it's really just a chicken sandwich. Nothing special. |
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| Author: | Don Tiny [ Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Falcons stadium planning! |
Psycory wrote: The most overrated regional fast food restaurant this side of Skyline Chili. Good God, yes. |
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| Author: | Brick [ Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:04 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Falcons stadium planning! |
What fast food chicken sandwich is better? |
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| Author: | Psycory [ Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:05 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Falcons stadium planning! |
Drunk Squirrel wrote: How regional is it thought? Has expanded quit a bit over the years. I've had it a couple times and it's really just a chicken sandwich. Nothing special. Good point. It's not regional anymore. Although I still think of it as a southern place even though they have been in PA longer than I have. |
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| Author: | Psycory [ Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:07 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Falcons stadium planning! |
Boilermaker Rick wrote: What fast food chicken sandwich is better? Zaxby's Wendy's Arby's Sheetz Wawa |
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| Author: | Drunk Squirrel [ Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:09 am ] |
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I'd take most of Wendy's chicken sandwiches over what they do there. It's just a bland, plain jane chicken sandwich. |
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| Author: | Curious Hair [ Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:10 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Falcons stadium planning! |
Psycory wrote: Wawa Wawa is starting to colonize South Florida. Next time I'm down I'm gonna try one of these famous gas station sandwiches and report back. |
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| Author: | Psycory [ Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:13 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Falcons stadium planning! |
Curious Hair wrote: Psycory wrote: Wawa Wawa is starting to colonize South Florida. Next time I'm down I'm gonna try one of these famous gas station sandwiches and report back. My go to: Chicken Philly with bacon and either buffalo sauce or spicy brown mustard, Lettuce, jalepenos, salt & pepper. A big PA debate is which is better: Sheetz or Wawa. I'm a Sheetz fan but that Wawa sandwich is really good. They also do a Turkey and gravy sandwich in November that is really good too. |
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| Author: | Brick [ Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:18 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Falcons stadium planning! |
Psycory wrote: Boilermaker Rick wrote: What fast food chicken sandwich is better? Zaxby's Wendy's Arby's Sheetz Wawa I like Wendy's but it's pretty average. I've never had the others.
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| Author: | Psycory [ Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:22 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Falcons stadium planning! |
Boilermaker Rick wrote: Psycory wrote: Boilermaker Rick wrote: What fast food chicken sandwich is better? Zaxby's Wendy's Arby's Sheetz Wawa I like Wendy's but it's pretty average. I've never has the others.Have you had Arby's chicken sandwich? It is shockingly good. I should have clarified with Wendy's, I'm talking about the hot and spicy sandwich. |
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| Author: | sjboyd0137 [ Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:36 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Falcons stadium planning! |
Psycory wrote: The most overrated regional fast food restaurant this side of Skyline Chili. Fuckin-A |
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| Author: | Minooka Meatball [ Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:39 am ] |
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Psycory wrote: Boilermaker Rick wrote: What fast food chicken sandwich is better? Zaxby's Wendy's Arby's Sheetz Wawa To add, Sonic's Ultimate Chicken sandwich is shockingly good. Sheetz? Really? Haven't tried, but will add it to the list. |
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| Author: | Minooka Meatball [ Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:40 am ] |
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Curious Hair wrote: Psycory wrote: Wawa Wawa is starting to colonize South Florida. Next time I'm down I'm gonna try one of these famous gas station sandwiches and report back. Try the red velvet donut while you're at it. |
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| Author: | Minooka Meatball [ Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:42 am ] |
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BTW, re: the OP - Besides the Falcons, wouldn't CFA have known before entering an agreement that most of the games are on Sundays? Idiots. |
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| Author: | Caller Bob [ Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:42 am ] |
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This is overblown, in addition to the Falcons they also host the soccer team and other concerts NOT on Sundays. |
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| Author: | Bagels [ Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:44 am ] |
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Rick is right . No other fast food chicken sandwich comes close Wendy's spicy is not bad, probably #2 but a distant #2 |
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| Author: | Brick [ Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:45 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Falcons stadium planning! |
Bagels wrote: Rick is right . No other fast food chicken sandwich comes close That's my #2 also.Wendy's spicy is not bad, probably #2 but a distant #2 I'd say the only reason it is overrated is because people literally camp out for it when it first shows up in a town. I'll still take it over any other chicken sandwich. |
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| Author: | badrogue17 [ Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:49 am ] |
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Boilermaker Rick wrote: Psycory wrote: Boilermaker Rick wrote: What fast food chicken sandwich is better? Zaxby's Wendy's Arby's Sheetz Wawa I like Wendy's but it's pretty average. I've never had the others.Really? The spicy chicken is great at Wendy's |
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| Author: | sjboyd0137 [ Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:50 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Falcons stadium planning! |
Caller Bob wrote: This is overblown, in addition to the Falcons they also host the soccer team and other concerts NOT on Sundays. College football, too. |
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| Author: | Brick [ Thu Aug 17, 2017 9:55 am ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Falcons stadium planning! |
badrogue17 wrote: Boilermaker Rick wrote: Psycory wrote: Boilermaker Rick wrote: What fast food chicken sandwich is better? Zaxby's Wendy's Arby's Sheetz Wawa I like Wendy's but it's pretty average. I've never had the others.Really? The spicy chicken is great at Wendy's If Wendy's went out of business tomorrow and I could never get one again I don't think I'd be too upset. |
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| Author: | Frank Coztansa [ Thu Aug 17, 2017 11:19 am ] |
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Boilermaker Rick wrote: What fast food chicken sandwich is better? Lil Danny wrote: Give me five of the $1 McChickens
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| Author: | Chet Coppock's Fur Coat [ Thu Aug 17, 2017 1:09 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Falcons stadium planning! |
Boilermaker Rick wrote: badrogue17 wrote: Boilermaker Rick wrote: Psycory wrote: Boilermaker Rick wrote: What fast food chicken sandwich is better? Zaxby's Wendy's Arby's Sheetz Wawa I like Wendy's but it's pretty average. I've never had the others.Really? The spicy chicken is great at Wendy's If Wendy's went out of business tomorrow and I could never get one again I don't think I'd be too upset. Wendy's spicy chicken used to be better. It took a slight turn for the worse about 10 months ago. I can't put my finger on it, but it's just not quite right. Plus they raised the price yet again and now it's over $5 after tax. |
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| Author: | Bagels [ Thu Aug 17, 2017 1:12 pm ] |
| Post subject: | Re: Falcons stadium planning! |
Chet Coppock's Fur Coat wrote: Wendy's spicy chicken used to be better. It took a slight turn for the worse about 10 months ago. I can't put my finger on it, but it's just not quite right. Plus they raised the price yet again and now it's over $5 after tax. i feel like it's smaller than it used to be |
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| Author: | Curious Hair [ Thu Aug 17, 2017 2:30 pm ] |
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Wendy's needs to put on their game face and step the fuck up! |
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| Author: | chaspoppcap [ Thu Aug 17, 2017 2:32 pm ] |
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Boilermaker Rick wrote: What fast food chicken sandwich is better? Wendy's Spicy |
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| Author: | chaspoppcap [ Thu Aug 17, 2017 2:33 pm ] |
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Curious Hair wrote: Psycory wrote: Wawa Wawa is starting to colonize South Florida. Next time I'm down I'm gonna try one of these famous gas station sandwiches and report back. They are no that bad |
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