Fast casual chicken salad restaurant Chicken Salad Chick has signed franchise agreements for locations in the Midwest and South Central regions. Targeted states are Texas and Louisiana, Ohio and Illinois.
Beth and Mike Heydt of Right to Serve, LLC and Jen Crichfield of Buckeye Chick will open Ohio’s first Chicken Salad Chick outlets in Columbus and Mason while Brad and Lisa Mazanek and Hannah Lukowski of SJ Restaurants, LLC open their new restaurant in Edwardsville, Illinois next year. During next year, Chicken Salad Chick plan to open new locations in Chesterfield and Creve Ceour, Missouri; Jeffersonville, Indiana; Alexandria, Ruston and Bossier City, Louisiana and Houston and College Station, Texas. The company has also signed agreements to open locations in Georgia, Mississippi, Tennessee and North Carolina in 2019.
Scott Deviney, CEO of Chicken Salad Chick said, “We’re thrilled with the strides we’ve made in growing the brand in new and existing markets this year. Our development plans for Ohio and Illinois showcase our commitment to grow beyond the Southeast and with additional deals in the pipeline, we’re positioned for continued success in 2019. We look forward to building on this momentum and are eager to continue our expansion efforts as we partner with franchisees who share our passion for providing an exceptional dining experience in a warm and welcoming atmosphere.”
