Philz Backtracks on Pride Flag Policy After Backlash
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Philz Coffee reversed its decision to remove Pride flags after public backlash and boycott threats, with CEO Mahesh Sadarangani apologizing and affirming that Pride flags will stay up; the company will also feature locally created artwork in each of its 82 stores after discussions with San Francisco Pride leaders.
- Philz Coffee Reverses Pride Flag Policy After Backlash, Boycott Threats SFist
- Bay Area-based Philz Coffee reversing course, adding back Pride flags to all of its locations ABC7 San Francisco
- Philz Coffee retreats from controversial plan: Pride flags are staying up San Francisco Chronicle
- ‘I am sincerely sorry': Philz Coffee to keep Pride flags at cafes NBC Bay Area
- Philz Coffee doubles down on removing Pride flags despite backlash Yahoo
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