In 2012, CEO Dan Cathy was forced to clarify comments he made about same-sex marriage after intense backlash, Vox reported.
The announcement comes as Chick-fil-A again faces criticism for its history of donating to several anti-LGBTQ organizations, including the Marriage and Family Foundation.
“So we couldn’t miss an opportunity to take action and help shine a light on the important conversation happening.” “This is a community we love dearly and have proudly supported over the years,” a spokesperson for Burger King told McClatchy News in a statement.