New York Bill Would Force Some Chick-fil-A Locations To Open On Sundays

A new bill has been introduced in the New York State Assembly that could potentially challenge Chick-fil-A’s tradition of closing its restaurants on Sundays. If passed, this legislation would require certain Chick-fil-A locations to operate seven days a week.

A new legislation was introduced last week, which aims to make it mandatory for all food vendors at rest stops owned by the New York State Thruway Authority to operate every day. The proposed legislation cites Chick-fil-A as the driving force behind this initiative.

“While there is nothing objectionable about a fast food restaurant closing on a particular day of the week, service areas dedicated to travelers is an inappropriate location for such a restaurant,” the bill’s justification reads. “Publicly owned service areas should use their space to maximally benefit the public. Allowing for retail space to go unused one seventh of the week or more is a disservice and unnecessary inconvenience to travelers who rely on these service areas.”

Since its opening in 1946, Chick-fil-A has consistently chosen to close its locations on Sundays. With a staggering 3,000 locations across the United States, it’s hard to ignore the widespread presence of this company. The company currently operates seven restaurants owned by New York’s Thruway Authority, and the proposed legislation would affect all future contracts.