There has been much speculation surrounding the possibility of Chick-Fil-A coming to Oregon. The company has previously been in the news for their support of the anti-gay “Biblical definition of marriage” and for donating millions of dollars to organizations that oppose same-sex marriage.
However, in February of 2018, Chick-Fil-A announced that they would be opening up a restaurant in Portland, Oregon.
The restaurant is expected to open in 2019 and it will be the first Chick-Fil-A in the Pacific Northwest. The company has stated that they will be hiring a “significant number” of employees from the Portland area.
This will be a major victory for the LGBTQ community in Oregon, as Chick-Fil-A is one of the most visible and vocal opponents of same-sex marriage.
Despite the company’s past actions, it is important to remember that this is still a business and they are open to making changes if they feel that they are doing things the wrong way. In addition, it should be noted that this is just one restaurant and does not represent the company as a whole.
The majority of Chick-Fil-A’s customers are still supportive of their values, so it is likely that the Portland restaurant will be a success.
