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[quote="Hollibird, post: 818437"]Sorry, it's probably obvious, but what are they building at Grand Blvd in front of the christmas trees - CVS? Walgreens? I should know by the design but I drove by too fast.[/QUOTE]


It is a Starbucks

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Hollibird">Sorry, it&#039;s probably obvious, but what are they building at Grand Blvd in front of the christmas trees - CVS? Walgreens? I should know by the design but I drove by too fast.</blockquote> 
 
It is a Starbucks

steel1man

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Plus several vacant spaces. One rumor was also a chick fil a.

Solar Steve

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The Chick-fil-A is going in across from the Outlet mall in middle of parking lot in front of new 
CVS!
Can't wait!!

The Chick-fil-A is going in across from the Outlet mall in middle of parking lot in front of new 
CVS! 
Can&#039;t wait!!

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beats on hood

[quote="Solar Steve, post: 818446"]The Chick-fil-A is going in across from the Outlet mall in middle of parking lot in front of new 
CVS!
Can't wait!![/QUOTE]
I can wait. Not fond of fast food in South Walton County, especially a chain that takes such strong anti-gay and racist stands (for example, the employees I've seen here are mostly cute and smiley white girls).

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Solar Steve">The Chick-fil-A is going in across from the Outlet mall in middle of parking lot in front of new 
CVS! 
Can&#039;t wait!!</blockquote>I can wait. Not fond of fast food in South Walton County, especially a chain that takes such strong anti-gay and racist stands (for example, the employees I&#039;ve seen here are mostly cute and smiley white girls).

[quote="Beach Runner, post: 818451"] I can wait. Not fond of fast food in South Walton County, especially a chain that takes such strong anti-gay and racist stands (for example, the employees I've seen here are mostly cute and smiley white girls).[/QUOTE]  NOT A THankS...miss touch......love stores that have friendly smiley employees!!!!
Beachrunner  Chick fil a one of the most upstanding American , God loving establishments in America . And they have the fastest drive thru around

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Beach Runner">I can wait. Not fond of fast food in South Walton County, especially a chain that takes such strong anti-gay and racist stands (for example, the employees I&#039;ve seen here are mostly cute and smiley white girls).</blockquote> NOT A THankS...miss touch......love stores that have friendly smiley employees!!!! 
Beachrunner Chick fil a one of the most upstanding American , God loving establishments in America . And they have the fastest drive thru around

Matt J

SWGB

[quote="steel1man, post: 818457"]NOT A THankS...miss touch......love stores that have friendly smiley employees!!!!
Beachrunner  Chick fil a one of the most upstanding American , God loving establishments in America . And they have the fastest drive thru around[/QUOTE]

Nothing says christian values like fried obesity.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="steel1man">NOT A THankS...miss touch......love stores that have friendly smiley employees!!!! 
Beachrunner Chick fil a one of the most upstanding American , God loving establishments in America . And they have the fastest drive thru around</blockquote> 
Nothing says christian values like fried obesity.

Teresa

If we're going to have any fast food, then I'm glad it's Chic Filet. I do love it. But I do not love their anti human rights message.

Fortunately I am not a boycotter. Good people work there, no doubt.

If we&#039;re going to have any fast food, then I&#039;m glad it&#039;s Chic Filet. I do love it. But I do not love their anti human rights message. 
 
Fortunately I am not a boycotter. Good people work there, no doubt.

Franny

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To me, they are the best fast food restaurant: good food, good service, cute girls. Fortunately, I can separate my taste buds from my social issues.

I do think they are good employers and do a lot for their employees, from what I've read over the years.

I do think they are good employers and do a lot for their employees, from what I&#039;ve read over the years.

Free conversion therapy!*

*Void in states where illegal.

Free conversion therapy!* 
 
*Void in states where illegal.

carson

[quote="Franny, post: 818484"]I agree, Teresa![/QUOTE]

I am in the franchise business and do not understand the fascination with Chik Fil A. It is like In and Out Burger,  dont get it, not a great product, good service...Maybe I am underestimating the Baptist population:) They're well intentioned people and very charitable and treat their employees well, but they do not budge on Southern Baptist beliefs.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="Franny">I agree, Teresa!</blockquote> 
I am in the franchise business and do not understand the fascination with Chik Fil A. It is like In and Out Burger, dont get it, not a great product, good service...Maybe I am underestimating the Baptist population🙂 They&#039;re well intentioned people and very charitable and treat their employees well, but they do not budge on Southern Baptist beliefs.

poppy

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Plenty of good chicken free from religious beliefs available elsewhere.

[quote="poppy, post: 818555"]Plenty of good chicken free from religious beliefs available elsewhere.[/QUOTE]  I'm buying the #1 combo with lemonade not a sermon.  #getitfast

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="poppy">Plenty of good chicken free from religious beliefs available elsewhere.</blockquote> I&#039;m buying the #1 combo with lemonade not a sermon. #getitfast

[quote="poppy, post: 818555"]Plenty of good chicken free from religious beliefs available elsewhere.[/QUOTE]

Not up for a fresh bag of Jesus with hot holy ghost side?

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="poppy">Plenty of good chicken free from religious beliefs available elsewhere.</blockquote> 
Not up for a fresh bag of Jesus with hot holy ghost side?

[quote="steel1man, post: 818561"]  I'm buying the #1 combo with lemonade not a sermon.  #getitfast[/QUOTE]

The sermon is free.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="steel1man">I&#039;m buying the #1 combo with lemonade not a sermon. #getitfast</blockquote> 
The sermon is free.

[quote="carson, post: 818570"]  Not up for a fresh bag of Jesus with hot holy ghost side?[/QUOTE]

I agree with you on the question of loyalty to the place. I view Chipotle food the same way, what's the big effing deal about it?

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="carson">Not up for a fresh bag of Jesus with hot holy ghost side?</blockquote> 
I agree with you on the question of loyalty to the place. I view Chipotle food the same way, what&#039;s the big effing deal about it?

[quote="poppy, post: 818577"]

I agree with you on the question of loyalty to the place. I view Chipotle food the same way, what's the big effing deal about it?[/QUOTE]

I dont get it either. Chipotle is one step up from Taco Bell, amazing the Vulcan mind control they have over the youth of America.

<blockquote class="xfBb-quote" data-name="poppy">I agree with you on the question of loyalty to the place. I view Chipotle food the same way, what&#039;s the big effing deal about it?</blockquote> 
I dont get it either. Chipotle is one step up from Taco Bell, amazing the Vulcan mind control they have over the youth of America.

Hollibird

Sorry, it's probably obvious, but what are they building at Grand Blvd in front of the christmas trees - CVS? Walgreens? I should know by the design but I drove by too fast.

Sorry, it&#039;s probably obvious, but what are they building at Grand Blvd in front of the christmas trees - CVS? Walgreens? I should know by the design but I drove by too fast.

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