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The US Equal Employment Opportunity Commission filed a lawsuit against Hatch Trick Inc, alleging the Chick-fil-A franchisee refused a Saturday-off accommodation for an employee observing the Sabbath, offered a lower-paying driver role instead, and fired her after she declined.
A former Chick-fil-A employee in Grapevine, Texas, is charged with defrauding the chain of about $80,000 by ringing up catering-size mac-and-cheese orders and refunding the charges to his personal credit cards; authorities say he was fired, returned to the store, and attempted to evade arrest, facing charges of property theft, money laundering and evading arrest.
A former Chick-fil-A worker in Grapevine, Texas, returned to the restaurant after being fired and processed about 800 fake refunds to his personal credit cards for mac-and-cheese catering orders, totaling roughly $80,000. He was arrested April 17 after a police manhunt; charged with property theft, money laundering, and evading arrest, and is in custody as investigations continue.
A former Chick-fil-A worker in Grapevine, Texas, Keyshun Jones, is accused of stealing more than $80,000 by creating fake orders and refunding them to his personal credit card—allegedly processing about 800 fraudulent refunds after he was fired; he returned to the restaurant to run the scheme and faces charges including property theft, money laundering, and evading arrest, with up to 10 years in prison if convicted.
A former Chick-fil-A employee in Grapevine, Texas, Keyshun Jones, 23, is accused of running an $80,000 scheme by ordering hundreds of mac-and-cheese meals and then refunding the charges to his personal credit cards; surveillance video allegedly captured the activity. He faces charges of property theft, money laundering, and evading arrest and was arrested with help from the Fugitive Task Force and Fort Worth police after being fired in October and identified by the franchise owner in November.
A Grapevine, Texas Chick-fil-A employee, Keyshun Jones, is accused of stealing about $80,000 by processing 800 mac-and-cheese orders and refunding them to his personal credit card; security footage and an arrest warrant led to his April 17 arrest. He faces charges of property theft, money laundering and evading arrest, with potential prison time up to 10 years.
A YouGov survey of about 11,600 potential fast-food customers found Chick-fil-A is the perceived highest-quality fast-food brand in the U.S., with Jersey Mike’s, Wendy’s, Firehouse Subs and In‑N‑Out completing the top five. Chick-fil-A also leads the fast-food chicken category, though it ranks lower on value; McDonald’s remains the default choice for most ages, except those 65+ who favor Wendy’s, while Chick-fil-A ranks highly among 18–29 and 30–44-year-olds. McDonald’s fries top the fries category, with Chick-fil-A third.
Authorities say one person was killed and six others were injured in a mass shooting at a Chick-fil-A in Union, New Jersey, and police are continuing to investigate the incident.
A mass shooting at a Chick-fil-A in Union Township, New Jersey, left one person dead and six others injured; officials say the attack was not random, there is no ongoing threat to the public, and the investigation remains active with no arrests at this time.
Six people were shot at a Chick-fil-A in Union Township, New Jersey — one killed and five wounded — and the investigation is ongoing with no suspect or motive released. The incident occurred around 8:40 p.m., with officials and witnesses describing a chaotic scene; it is noted as the year’s 100th mass shooting in the U.S. per Gun Violence Archive, and Governor Mikie Sherrill said she was briefed and that authorities are continuing their inquiry.
A Chick-fil-A employee in Kinston, North Carolina found nearly $10,000 in two envelopes near the restroom during a break and immediately turned it in. The owner offered a $500 reward, which the employee initially declined, saying his actions were guided by faith and that money is meaningless without character; after praise from the community and police, he ultimately accepted the reward.
Chick-fil-A says its waffle fries no longer contain pea starch, ending the 2024 tweak meant to keep fries crispy; current stock with pea starch is depleted, so new fries are pea-starch free.
Facing slower restaurant traffic in 2025 and single-digit growth in 2024, Chick-fil-A launches a year-long ‘Newstalgia’ campaign that blends retro nostalgia with modern operations, adding Frosted Sodas and Floats, retro packaging, and limited-edition Classic Cups (including a Golden Fan Cup for a year of free Chick-fil-A) to re-engage loyal customers and attract new diners amid inflation.
Chick-fil-A launches a year-long 'Newstalgia' celebration marking its 80th anniversary with retro-inspired cups, new menu items like frosted sodas and floats, and a sweepstakes offering 3,000 winners free Chick-fil-A for a year, alongside limited-edition merchandise and retro packaging.
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