Why Chick-fil-A 'Just Gets' Family Dinner Time

Last week I received a phone call from my good friend Lucille. Her son Gregory had another seizure.

Unfortunately for Greg, this time, he had fallen and had to be taken to the hospital to get nine stitches on his lip and had chipped two teeth. Gregory has a special place in my heart; I have known him since he was a toddler and he is one of those kids that brings so much joy to everyone. Greg, his brother Steven, and my son Ronnie were quite a “crew” in their toddler days. It wasn’t until recently that Greg started having seizures.

As a mom, my heart broke for my friend Lucille. I wanted to do something for her, knowing that there really wasn’t anything that I could do to ease her worry. Being the foodie that I am, and believing  that food cures all, Chicken Noodle Soup was in order. But I was having one of those days that I just didn’t have time to make homemade soup.

Deciding that it was much more important for me to be there for a friend, I went through the Chick-fil-A drive-thru and picked up Chicken Noodle Soup. I have had the soup before, and it is very good.

When I pulled around and saw this sign, all I could think was "they just get it!"

Everyone knows that I believe the most important time you can spend with your family is Around the Family Table. There are, however, times that no matter how much we plan, it is just not possible. Chick-Fil-A has always impressed me with their fast food choices. Fruit salad instead of fries, great salads … and have you tried the carrot raisin salad? Delish!

When I saw that Chick-fil-A was bringing back the Daddy-Daughter Date Night, I realized that Chick-fil-A is a brand that is not only about its own success, but also wants to help families succeed. While all fast food restaurants market to families, Chick-fil-A found its niche and does it well. Think about the lasting memories these dads and daughters will have. They can then pass it down to their daughters. What a great tradition.

I love that while they want us to break bread with them during our busy week, Chick-fil-A is closed on Sundays. They encourage us to bring back Sunday Supper Around the Family Table.

Food is love, and never miss an opportunity to show someone how much you care about them.

Every busy mom deserves a night off, so no recipe with this post. Instead, my kids have rated Chick-fil-A.

Kid Ratings: Alexandra, 10 (it is the only fast food restaurant she eats at); Ronnie, 9; Reis, 9.5; Riley, 8.5

Guest: Gregory, 9.5

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