WFXL Fox 31:
The owner of a Tifton restaurant says he has parted ways with the Sonny’s Barbeque chain.
Bill Davis says he received a certified letter terminating his deal with the Sonny’s Barbecue chain.
Davis claims he lost his franchise because his servers wore t-shirts on Sunday that said “I pledge, I pray” and that he had a Jesus sign hung behind the register.
Sonny’s corporate office says Davis’ claims are not factual. In a written statement Sonny’s said, “The Tifton location was not closed due to religious and/or political beliefs.