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Apr 2022
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96. Why Is Chick-fil-A Such a Big Deal?

Freakonomics Radio + Stitcher
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How did Chick-fil-A become the third-largest restaurant chain in the U.S.? Why does it serve salad? And can Angie’s moral compass override her craving for a chicken sandwich? 
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