Philz Coffee dramatically doubles down after Pride flag scandal

San Francisco’s Philz Coffee is reaching deep into its own pockets to sponsor the city’s Pride Parade, after previously walking back plans to remove rainbow flags from its shop.The coffee chain is paying $30,000 orgainzers of the annual event, despite not coming on as sponsor since 2018, the San Francisco Standard reported.The sponsorship comes after Philz caused uproar earlier in the year over plans to remove Pride flags from its cafes.The initial removal plans were simply aimed at changing how stores look, the company said at the time.The chain then reversed course and decided to keep the flags after staff revolted and public anger grew.“I made a mistake, and I am sincerely sorry,” Philz CEO Mahesh Sadarangani said in a statement.

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By clicking above you agree to the Terms of Use and Privacy Policy.Never miss a story San Francisco Pride Executive Director Suzanne Ford played a role in bringing attention to the flag removal plans, and now the coffee chain is doubling down to appease her and others.“It was like, OK, we see that you’re addressing the harm you caused, you’re reversing your decision.

Would you like to deepen this relationship, and would you like to support San Francisco Pride?” San Francisco Pride Executive Director Suzanne Ford, who played a role in bringing attention to the flag removal plans, told the Standard.“I’m really, I’m very grateful that they did.”California Post News: Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, X, YouTube, WhatsApp, LinkedInCalifornia Post Sports Facebook, Instagram, TikTok, YouTube, XCalifornia Post Opinion California Post Newsletters: Sign up here!California Post App: Download here!Home delivery: Sign up here!Page Six Hollywood: Sign up here!Sadarangani appeared at a LGBTQ forum this week to reflect on the flag controversy and his decisions.

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