In the wake of the controversial decision by A&E to suspend “Duck Dynasty” patriarch Phil Robertson from the popular show, one restaurant chain has decided to remove “selected products” from their shelves featuring the Duck Commander founder.
Southern-themed restaurant chain Cracker Barrel announced via their Facebook page Friday they would no longer sell products featuring the elderly Robertson. The company, though, will continue to sell other Duck Commander merchandise.
“Cracker Barrel’s mission is Pleasing People,” the chain wrote on the social networking site. “We operate within the ideals of fairness, mutual respect and equal treatment of all people. These ideals are the core of our corporate culture.”
The restaurant chain said they removed products “which we were concerned might offend some of our guests…” from their Old Country Stores.
However, according to Cracker Barrel’s post, they continue to evaluate the situation.
Since Robertson was suspended by A&E for anti-gay comments he made during an interview with GQ magazine, few advertisers have decided to stop sponsoring both the Robertson family and Duck Commander.
According to The Blaze, “Duck Dynasty” gear, which includes bedding, outdoor equipment, clothing and jewelry, flew off Wal-Mart shelves.
And the show’s biggest sponsor, Under Armour, remains loyal to the “Duck Dynasty” crew. The company said Robertson’s comments were not a reflection of Under Armour’s, but said they had no plans to cut ties with Duck Commander.
“We are obviously aware of the situation,” the company said in a statement, according to TMZ. “And his comments are not indicative of Under Armour’s views.”
Since A&E decided to put Robertson on an indefinite hiatus, the “Dynasty” has said they are deciding whether or not they plan to continue working with the network.
Cracker Barrel pulls ‘selected’ Duck Commander merchandise
