Atlanta — Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, is ready for expansion into five new states — Arizona, Nevada, New Jersey, New York and Utah — creating opportunities in key markets for experienced franchise owners who are ready to grow quickly. The brand is on pace for a record-setting year through robust sales growth and an ambitious development pipeline.
Key Markets for Growth:
• Arizona: Flagstaff, Phoenix metropolitan area, Prescott, Tucson
• Nevada: Las Vegas metropolitan area
• New Jersey: Central and South Jersey
• New York: Middle and Upper Hudson Valley, Upstate New York
• Utah: Salt Lake City metropolitan area
The brand’s expansion into Arizona, Nevada, New Jersey, suburban New York and Utah comes as the foodservice industry is projected to reach $1.5 trillion in sales in 2025.
“These five states represent some of the most exciting growth opportunities in our brand’s history,” says Mark Verges, vice president of franchise development at Chicken Salad Chick. “With a blend of streamlined operations, proven market adaptability and warm hospitality, we’ve created a strong foundation for scalable growth at Chicken Salad Chick. We know the right owners can hit the ground running and build something special.”
In the first half of 2025, Chicken Salad Chick celebrated a string of grand openings across the country. Dozens of additional locations are in development.
Founded in Auburn, Ala., in 2008, Chicken Salad Chick has grown to more than 307 restaurants in 22 states. Today, under the leadership of Scott Deviney and the Chicken Salad Chick team headquartered in Atlanta, the brand is continuing its rapid expansion with both franchise and company locations. For more information, visit http://www.chickensaladchick.com/franchising and www.chickensaladchick.com.
SOURCE: Chicken Salad Chick