Jermaine Dupri, Chick-fil-A Spokesman? If It Goes Vegan, Yes!

For Immediate Release:
March 9, 2023

Contact:
Moira Colley 202-483-7382

Atlanta –

Legendary music producer and longtime PETA pal Jermaine Dupri rushed a letter today to Chick-fil-A congratulating the fast-food chain, based in his hometown of Atlanta, on its new Cauliflower Sandwich and requesting that the company go a step further by making it vegan. Dupri, owner of vegan ice cream company JD’s Vegan, says that if Chick-fil-A makes its meat-free option free of eggs and dairy, too, he will consider being the new sandwich’s spokesperson.

“As a 20-year vegan, and a plant-based business owner, I can tell you that demand for vegan food options is skyrocketing,” writes Dupri. “And as a voice of the Black community (the fastest growing vegan demographic in the US) I’d like to encourage you to make Chick-fil-A’s Cauliflower Sandwich 100% vegan, to provide an accessible option for people who are choosing to eat plant-based for their health, the environment, and the animals.”

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Dupri’s letter to Chick-fil-A follows.

Andrew T. Cathy

Chief Executive Officer

Chick-fil-A, Inc.

Dear Andrew,

I am writing on behalf of my friends at People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals (PETA) and my fans around the world, including those in my hometown of Atlanta. Congratulations on taking a step into the “plant-forward” space with Chick-fil-A’s new Cauliflower Sandwich! As 20-year vegan, and a plant-based business owner I can tell you that demand for vegan food options is skyrocketing. And as a voice of the Black community (the fastest growing vegan demographic in the US) I’d like to encourage you to make Chick-fil-A’s Cauliflower Sandwich 100% vegan, to provide an accessible option for people who are choosing to eat plant-based for their health, the environment, and the animals.

Chick-fil-A has a unique opportunity to act as an industry leader by boldly responding to the evolving tastes of its diverse consumers. If you’d like to discuss how we can work together to promote a vegan option, please contact me.

Sincerely,

Jermaine Dupri