N.C. Chick-fil-A faces backlash over asking volunteers to work drive-thru for food, not pay [View all]
A Chick-fil-A restaurant in Hendersonville, North Carolina is facing online criticism after issuing a callout on social media for volunteers to work the restaurant’s new drive-thru express.
The fast-food chicken restaurant promised free entrees instead of monetary compensation.
“We are looking for volunteers for our new Drive Thru Express!” the Hendersonville Chick-fil-A said in a Facebook post that has since been deleted after a flood of negative comments.
The post from earlier this week said volunteers would earn five free entrees per shift (one hour) worked, and asked those interested to message for details.
The Hendersonville Chick-fil-A has declined to comment, and directed all media inquiries to the corporate press room. Chick-fil-A responded via email and linked to a statement given to Business Insider. The corporate press team did not answer questions submitted by the Times-News.
https://www.usatoday.com/story/money/food/2022/07/28/chick-fil-a-backlash-volunteers-work-for-food-not-money/10173905002/
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