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Supporters, Protesters Flock to Chick-fil-A
The restaurant on Sunset Boulevard receives an influx of reaction from the community on Wednesday.
Passed by the Hollywood Chick-fil-A Wednesday?
Hollywood Patch did and noticed several protesters were out in front of the restaurant waving signs around 2 p.m.
Hollywood Chick-fil-A has received a range of responses from the community since it opened in Sept. 2011. while the independently owned and operated franchise has promised customers
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On Wednesday, protesters were speaking out against recent comments by chief executive Dan Cathy who commented last month of his "support of the traditional family." Meanwhile, supporters flocked to the restaurant following former presidential candidate Mike Huckabee's urging for "Appreciate Chick-fil-A Day."
There were no arrests and police received no calls regarding the protest, Sgt. Sal Ogaz of LAPD's Hollywood Station told Patch Wednesday afternoon.
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ABC7 was outside the restaurant speaking to customers and protestors. Check out their story for a look at the scene Wednesday night.
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