As controversy dogs Colin Kaepernick, a restaurant has called off at least one: a hot dog turned "political football" named in honor of the 49ers QB.
Main Street Footers — a restaurant in Turlock, Calif., Kaepernick's hometown — has pulled the CK7 (his initials and jersey number) from its menu after his decision to sit during the national anthem, USA Today reported.
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"It was easier just to take the thing off the menu than go through the constant barrage," restaurant co-owner Glenn Newsum said Tuesday. "We’re just trying to run a decent business without taking sides, and it was easier to take the thing off because of the fact that it was creating so much turmoil."
The $6 hot dog with chili, coleslaw, jalapenos and "Kaep Sauce," named as part of a contest in 2011 when the 49ers drafted him, was a hot item after Kaepernick helped lead the team to the Super Bowl after the 2012 season.
Now? It's become a "political football," Newsum told USA Today.
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"There’s comments on both sides," Newsum said. "We’ve had people call us and some say it’s a great thing, we’re glad you did that, and other people want to know what in the heck we’re doing. Rather than get into a skirmish, it was our idea just to take it off (the menu)."
