Chick-fil-A CEO Avoids Answer on LGBTQ Stance in NBC Interview

Chick-fil-A CEO faces backlash after LGBTQ interview question

FOX 5 Atlanta • 15 oct. 12h10

In his first televised interview as chief executive, Andrew Cathy said Chick-fil-A welcomes all customers but avoided giving a direct answer on the chain’s stance toward LGBTQ rights, prompting criticism from public figures.

Chick-Fil-A CEO Hit With New Backlash Over LGBTQ+ Stance

HuffPost • 14 oct. 22h22

CEO Andrew Cathy declined to comment on Chick-fil-A's stance on LGBTQ+ rights during an interview, prompting criticism from celebrities and advocacy groups.

Chick-fil-A CEO Andrew Cathy pressed on LGBTQ rights on 'Today' show

Fox Business • 14 oct. 22h00

Chick-fil-A chief executive Andrew Cathy said the chain prioritizes hospitality and service when asked about its stance on LGBTQ rights on NBC’s “Today” program.

Today show host leaves Chick-fil-A CEO spinning over company’s LGBTQ+ stance

The Independent • 14 oct. 18h41

CEO Andrew Cathy said Chick-fil-A aims to serve all customers without commenting on past LGBTQ+ disputes, while noting the chain’s strong sales performance.

A bet on chicken 60 years ago. It paid off.

NBC News • 14 oct. 12h09

The privately held chain posted nearly $24 billion in revenue last year, operates about 3,000 restaurants worldwide and has recently opened locations in the United Kingdom and Singapore.

What Chick-fil-A’s CEO Said About Company’s LBGTQ+ Rights Stance

TODAY.com • 14 oct. 12h00

CEO Andrew Cathy emphasized the chain's focus on hospitality and its charitable shift toward education, homelessness and hunger, while addressing past controversy over LGBTQ+ issues.