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They opened up the first one near me in a Portland Oregon suburb. The place was packed whenever they were open with drive-thru cars spilling out into the street
by irrational 7y ago
They opened up the first one near me in a Portland Oregon suburb. The place was packed whenever they were open with drive-thru cars spilling out into the street. I thought the madness would end after a few days/weeks, but it's been years and they still have a huge draw. I went in there once just to try it. It was good, but not the best thing I've ever had. I wonder if it is nostalgia from people from the SE USA that is driving all the business.
- hoten 7y agoThat's just the thing- it's not good, it's consistently good. That's the draw.
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- CDSlice 7y agoChick-Fil-A's in the SE (or at least NC) are also packed to the brim whenever it is close to a meal time. Although they don't serve the best food in the world the customer service is excellent, the food is pretty good for fast food and it is consistent in matter which location you go to, and you can get your food much faster than other places despite the massive crowds.
- chiph 7y agoThe one at Park Rd Shopping Center in Charlotte is going to be rebuilt as a drive-thru only location at the (rather firm, supposedly) request of the city because it's such a traffic nightmare. https://www.charlotteagenda.com/152719/chick-fil-a-woodlawn-road/ https://www.charlotteagenda.com/152719/chick-fil-a-woodlawn-...
- SmirkingRevenge 7y agoHonestly, the obnoxious lines at this location and others around the city are one of the reasons I really hate the chain. It's typical fast food garbage - lines spilling out into the street for that crap is just so stupid.
- CDSlice 7y agoOdd that you would hate a chain for being successful, especially if they are taking steps like redesigning their stores to help fix the problem. Also I would have to disagree with calling Chick-Fil-A fast food crap. That's more like value menu McDonald's burgers and Chick-Fil-A is a step above that (in both price and quality) IMO
- Corrado 7y agoLet's not forget that their mobile app is one of the best "restaurant" apps I've ever used. It's easy to use, informative, and provides real rewards (free food). I even use it while I'm in the actual store (sometimes) to purchase food when the line is super long.
- HeWhoLurksLate 7y agoLemonade, yo! Honestly though, my guess is probably consistent customer service- everyone seems to be happy- and consistently high quality food. Also, where else would I get waffle fries?
- asdff 7y agoThe draw is that it's the only fast food place besides popeyes that can make a decent spicy chicken sandwich for only $4. The wendy's spicy sandwich costs more while being cafeteria food tier and is barely seasoned. BK and mcdonald's offerings aren't much better. Not sure who else is even in this spicy chicken game, but it is a massive game to get into. There is a reason why popeyes still can't keep their sandwiches from selling out instantly, and howling ray's has an hour wait on a good day. Good spicy chicken sells itself.
- rexf 7y agoHowlin' Ray's is not relevant (only one current location open), and it is definitely not your typical fast food layout (drive through or easy parking). It's in the Far East Plaza.