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People are theorizing that Popeyes' chicken sandwich convinced Chick-fil-A to stop donating to controversial groups. Here's the real reason for the change

Many people pointed to the success of Popeyes' chicken sandwich as convincing Chick-fil-A to end its donations to the Salvation Army and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes on Monday.
However, Chick-fil-A appears to have cut its controversial donations earlier this year - before Popeyes rolled out its chicken sandwich.
A Chick-fil-A representative said the company's decision was separate from Popeyes' sandwich rollout.
Chick-fil-A's expansion efforts are far more relevant to the donations decision than the arrival of Popeyes' chicken sandwich.
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Chick-fil-A is facing backlash after ending donations to controversial Christian charities - but critics are missing an important point

One year ago | By Business Insider

Chick-fil-A is facing backlash for its decision to stop donating to the Salvation Army and the Fellowship of Christian Athletes, two groups that have been criticized by LGBTQ advocates.
Former Republican Arkansas Gov. Mike Huckabee said the chain "surrendered to anti-Christian hate groups."
However, Chick-fil-A will still emphasize its founder's Christian values, close on Sundays, and remain open to donating to faith-based groups.
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Chick Fil-A ends controversial donations to anti-LGBTQ charities and organizations

One year ago | By Daily Mail

On Monday, the Atlanta-based company said that beginning from next year they will no longer be making donations to the Salvation Army, the Fellowship of Christian Athletes and others.
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