💨 Abstract

Chick-fil-A’s UK return in 2025, after a 2019 closure due to LGBTQ+ backlash, has sparked mixed reactions. The chain’s Leeds location saw long queues and positive reviews, but activists protested, calling it "toxic." Despite appointing a diversity head, Chick-fil-A remains conservative, closing on Sundays and maintaining religious ties. While it no longer funds controversial groups, its founder’s anti-LGBTQ+ views persist.

Courtesy: Courtney Pochin