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New York Bill to force Chick-Filet to stay open on Sunday's

VySky said:
Yet they have made their decision. And only those under a rock wouldn't know.
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The company is just as much to blame. Had it in Atlanta and wasn't impressed. Should have gotten KFC or poppeys.
 
maquiscat said:
I think you had a thought in your head or something that didn't make it out to us. Please expand on this, as it makes no sense by itself.
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Beyond the secular reasons a restaurant might close down for a day (training, repair, replacement, cleaning, disease, and tragedy all come to mind), the limitation on workdays is not limited to the Christian faith. In trying to push out CFA through the broad measure of "No Businesses That Won't Open 7 Days A Week", you also forbid, for example Jewish delicatessens, or any other business owned or operated by a member of several faiths.

This measure seems very vulnerable to challenge indeed.
 
WorldWatcher said:
What Jewish Restaurants are leasing space in government owned Thruway rest stops?

WW
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I have no idea. I do, however, know that a measure whose impact is to effectively deny them entry seems likely to (and should) face serious legal challenges.
 
holbritter said:
What Albany stop? I just went through to NYC, through Albany and I don't remember seeing any of them 'open'. I know one has porta-potties, but the building itself isn't open. Unless I missed it because I don't look for it anymore.
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Exit 20 stop I think was open when the new Baltimore stop closed, Lol... Might be closed now.. I think the New Baltimore stop is now open...
 
cpwill said:
Beyond the secular reasons a restaurant might close down for a day (training, repair, replacement, cleaning, disease, and tragedy all come to mind), the limitation on workdays is not limited to the Christian faith. In trying to push out CFA through the broad measure of "No Businesses That Won't Open 7 Days A Week", you also forbid, for example Jewish delicatessens, or any other business owned or operated by a member of several faiths.

This measure seems very vulnerable to challenge indeed.
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Now the real funny part about that post is only an orthodox Jewish deli would be closed Friday night and Saturday. Their customers wouldn't be traveling at that time. I assure you Katz in NYC is open as would most delis. In this case being open Sunday should be required.
 
Hari Seldon said:
Now the real funny part about that post is only an orthodox Jewish deli would be closed Friday night and Saturday. Their customers wouldn't be traveling at that time. I assure you Katz in NYC is open as would most delis. In this case being open Sunday should be required.
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But they should have to stay open Friday nights and Saturdays, right?
 
holbritter said:
TBH, the other businesses probably love it. More $$ for them.
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There's a limit to how many they can service efficiently though, so it's not just about money, but the limitations they have in the spaces they occupy. The service areas in question vary in size, and those in public service areas tend to be smaller locations. There are exceptions, like the Port Authority Bus Terminal, Penn Station in NYC, and some of the airports, but those along roadways are typically not scalable due to the lack of space.
 
BirdinHand said:
No, it’s a nightmare.

Especially in the summer here in NJ where there is tons of “shore traffic” with individuals going/coming from beaches.

Sunday is the major “turnover” day for weekly rentals. Insane amounts of traffic.

The lines at toll plaza food vendors are LONG and the poor staff is completely overwhelmed. I cannot imagine one of the vendors being closed and the employees at another trying to pick up that slack.
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Yep. It tends to be a crap show at most of the rest stops during peak travel times to the shore; even with all of them open.
 
Callen said:
We don't know but I am willing to bet that they got many, many complaints from travelers complaining about limited choice and long lineups in their taxpayer-funded premises. However, I agree it was not well thought out in the first place.
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Complaints or not everyone has to live by a contract they signed. Can't simply say we changed our mind so you are out. Imagine the outcry if a landlord just threw someone out because they felt like it. Doesn't work in the real world.

At least in America.
 
washunut said:
Complaints or not everyone has to live by a contract they signed. Can't simply say we changed our mind so you are out. Imagine the outcry if a landlord just threw someone out because they felt like it. Doesn't work in the real world.

At least in America.
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Existing contracts (lease agreements) would be honored.
 
holbritter said:
Weird take on it, but ok.
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Why is it weird? On plenty of trips to Virginia and the surrounding areas on soccer travel weekends the girls wanted to stop at a chic fil et but were reminded they were closed on Sunday. Plenty of other places to go and certainly the prerogative of the company when to open. On the thruway where choices are limited and part of government it's up to the company to serve all. Frankly the best meal was in jersey at 5 guys after a successful tournament.
 
VySky said:
And the obvious is stated again. Awesome.
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The obvious is that this OP / thread are much ado about nothing of importance, as usual.
Just regurgitation of the John Birch level of paranoia from emails and mailings.
 
holbritter said:
Try writing what you mean instead of covering your ass afterwords with straw.
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Seriously, if you think restaurants can run without workers, not much else I can do for you.
 
WorldWatcher said:
The state owns all rest stop facilities.

WW
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I should have specified those with commercial enterprises within. Some private businesses outside of the thruway, like on regular interstates, bill themselves as rest stops.
 
VySky said:
They are also including the port authority etc.
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Fair enough. So the statement was only half right. It was NYS not NYC, but not just 1 road. What? 3 systems at most? I think two state own isolated thruways and the port?
 
washunut said:
Complaints or not everyone has to live by a contract they signed. Can't simply say we changed our mind so you are out. Imagine the outcry if a landlord just threw someone out because they felt like it. Doesn't work in the real world.

At least in America.
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NY - if the bill passes - will still comply with prior contracts/leases. The bill only applies to new contracts/leases (an yes, a renewal is a "new" lease).

And yes, in the real world the terms of leases can change between an old lease and a new lease. If you (as an individual or business) accept the new terms, you renew. If not you don't.

WW
 
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