Chick-fil-A rest stop locations should stay open on Sundays, some New York lawmakers argue

Chick-fil-A locations operating at rest stops along New York State's 500-mile Thruway could in the future be required to remain open seven days a week — effectively forcing the chain to keep some locations open on Sundays, according to a new bill from New York lawmakers.

The bill, introduced earlier this month, would require restaurants operating in the state highway system's rest areas to remain open every day of the week. The measure is at odds with Chick-fil-A's policy of closing Sundays and letting workers "worship if they choose."  

"While there is nothing objectionable about a fast food restaurant closing on a particular day of the week, service areas dedicated to travelers [are] an inappropriate location for such a restaurant," states the bill, which noted that Chick-fil-A already operates at seven of the Thruway's 27 service areas.