The fast-casual chicken salad restaurant chain has opened its 350th location, following a “record breaking” 2025 in which the company opened 42 locations across 14 states.
The chain is trending towards record growth in 2026 as well. Chicken Salad Chick says it has awarded more than 100 franchise units so far this year and has opened its first restaurants in five new states, including Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, Utah and West Virginia.
Looking ahead, Chicken Salad Chick says it has nearly 350 locations in its development pipeline and is actively seeking franchise partners across the Northeast, with territories remaining in New Jersey, New York and central Pennsylvania.
“Surpassing 350 restaurants is a proud milestone, but what excites us most is who is helping us get there,” said Mark Verges, VP of Franchise Development at Chicken Salad Chick. “Every new state we enter is led by owners who share our mission to ‘Spread Joy, Enrich Lives and Serve Others’. That commitment is what allows us to grow at this pace without losing sight of the hospitality that has defined Chicken Salad Chick since day one.”
Founded in Auburn, Alabama, in 2008, Chicken Salad Chick operates 350 locations in 27 states. The chain is known for its dozen-plus variety of made-from-scratch chicken salad flavours, fresh sides, soups, signature sandwiches and desserts.
