Chik-fil-A has quickly become a hotspot for Stapleton families looking for a quick bite for their families. The undeniably categorically fast food restaurant seems to be a hit with kids and adults alike. “The kids of course love their chicken nuggets,” said Stapleton resident Megan Adkins. “And I enjoy their chicken sandwiches. I mean, they are so much more healthy than McDonalds, or other fast food options, right? I mean, I’m sure they are. They have to be. They can’t be unhealthy and taste really good. That would be just cruel.” Resident Alan Kimball agrees. “There are long lines every day at that drive through,” says Kimball. “If it was bad for you, why would everyone, especially Stapletonians, want to eat there? I mean, Stapletonians are the healthiest eaters out there. If it was bad for you, we wouldn’t admit we ate there. Kind of like you don’t post to everyone you had two McGridddles and a hash brown with a large Coke at 8AM when you were hungover from a neighbor’s party. No one admits that.”
But it seems Stapletonians are totally fine letting people know they eat at Chik-fil-A. “I’ll ask people to bring their kids over and let them know we are eating Chik-fil-A,” says Stapleton mom Jennifer Dunn. “Can you imagine telling someone you are having their kids over to eat Sonic? Their kids would never be allowed back at your house again. But with Chik-fil-A, they want to join you for lunch themselves.” Some residents are even inspired by their dedication to family values. “Although it can be inconvenient for us at times, I respect they aren’t open on Sunday,” said resident Scott Klunder. “I mean, we aren’t religious at all, but I respect that they are so dedicated to not being open, that they lose millions of dollars a year.”
There are many skeptics on whether or not Chik-fil-A food is an actually healthier option than other fast food, however. “It has its roots in the Southeastern United States,” laments resident Troy Otto. “What in the world has ever been healthy about that part of the country?” Otto is correct. Of the 23 states with the highest number of Chik-fil-A restaurants, 10 have the highest obesity rates. Chik-fil-A does seem to pass the taste test when it comes to consumers, however, and in recent years the company has made an effort to make their food healthier with less trans-fat, preservatives, and a free-er range chicken. But, when it comes down to it, Stapletonians don’t need the specifics. They just need to know it’s not fast food (but it totally is).]]>