From Fortune Magazine:



A new bill has been introduced in New York that would require restaurants in state highway rest areas to operate seven days a week, and it is believed to be aimed at the fast food chain Chick-fil-A, which is known for staying closed on Sundays. The bill is part of a long-running political battle involving the company, known for its conservative Christian values and the stance of its founder Truett Cathy on same-sex marriage. The bill excludes temporary concessions, and there are plans to renovate service area restaurant buildings in the future. Chick-fil-A will operate in 10 service areas on the Thruway and will be able to operate within their normal hours based on the terms of a 33-year contract with the state’s Thruway Authority. Chick-fil-A has faced opposition at various locations in the past due to its financial support of groups opposing same-sex marriage, while some conservative lawmakers have defended the company and its religious freedom. The bill’s main purpose is to provide travelers in New York with food options at rest stops, rather than specifically target Chick-fil-A, according to State Assemblymember Tony Simone, who introduced the bill. Email and phone messages left for Chick-fil-A spokespeople were not immediately returned.



Original: New York bill could force Chick-fil-A to break its long-standing policy to close Sundays