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Shake Shack throws shade at Chick-fil-A by offering free sandwiches on Sundays

"Here at Shake Shack, we pride ourselves on our Chicken Shack which is available 7 days a week"

Deputy Food Editor

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Exterior view of a Shake Shack restaurant (Photo by Jeenah Moon/Getty Images)
Exterior view of a Shake Shack restaurant (Photo by Jeenah Moon/Getty Images)

If you're a Shake Shack stan, gear up for this month because you might be able to procure some free chicken sandwiches. The chain is offering free Chicken Shacks every Sunday during the month of April. "Here at Shake Shack, we pride ourselves on our Chicken Shack which is available 7 days a week," the company said in a statement, clearly making a very-thinly-veiled reference to competitor Chick-Fil-A.

In order to get your free sandwich, which includes a crispy chicken breast with lettuce, pickles and buttermilk herb mayo on a bun, you need to place an order of a minimum of $10 at either a Shake Shack kiosk or via the app or website. This can be for either a delivery order or pickup and guests need to use the code "CHICKENSUNDAY." Per the terms of the deal, this exclude Shake Shack locations in "airports, stadiums, arenas, travel plazas and museums." 

According to Chick-fil-A's website, the company has been closed on Sundays since founder S. Truett Cathy opened his first restaurant in Georgia. "Having worked seven days a week in restaurants open 24 hours, Truett saw the importance of closing on Sundays so that he and his employees could set aside one day to rest, enjoy time with their families and loved ones or worship if they choose, a practice we uphold today," the company writes. 

Will Chick-Fil-A retaliate and return the shade? We shall see.

By Michael La Corte

Michael is a food writer, recipe editor and educator based in his beloved New Jersey. After graduating from the Institute of Culinary Education in New York City, he worked in restaurants, catering and supper clubs before pivoting to food journalism and recipe development. He also holds a BA in psychology and literature from Pace University.


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