Chicken Salad Chick Celebrates Strategic Growth in the Atlantic Region

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Nation’s Only Chicken Salad Franchise scales footprint across the Atlantic region as experienced operators invest in multi-unit growth opportunities.

ATLANTA, Georgia – Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, is prioritizing continued strategic expansion throughout the Atlantic region with the recent addition of several new multi-unit franchisees.  The brand is celebrating growth across key markets in Virginia, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, and Maryland.

Driven by a shared passion for hospitality, community, and great food, these franchise partners represent the brand’s growing momentum in both established and growing territories – at a time when the Atlantic corridor is proving to be one of the most dynamic business regions in the country.

New Franchisees Spearheading the Growth:

  • Casey & Matt Carter – Morehead City, NC
    • The Carters are bringing Chicken Salad Chick’s hospitality to coastal North Carolina – a region experiencing rapid population growth and increased demand for local, community-driven dining options.
  • Devon Chamberlin, Patrick Cavanaugh & Barry Chamberlin – London County Fairfax & Arlington Counties, VA
    • Originally signed for 8 locations, this team has expanding to 12 units across some of the fastest-growing counties in the U.S.
  • Josh & Jared Moore – Charlottesville, Harrisonburg & Winchester, VA
    • The Moore brothers are building a strong regional presence in Central Virginia, where small-city markets are benefiting from hybrid work trends, economic development, and increased lunch-hour demand.
  •  Jacob & Sabrina Longley – Pittsburgh, PA
    • Entering the dynamic Northeast market, the Longleys are launching in an area that is undergoing a resurgence of entrepreneurship, healthcare, and lifestyle-focused brands.
  • Jim Schleckser & Carrie Tydings – Montgomery Country, MD
    • This experienced team is expanding in one of the most affluent suburban counties in America- home to a strong daytime workforce and high per-capita spending on fast casual and specialty dining.
  • Hannah Hinson – Maryland
    • With deep ties to the local community and a passion for family-driven values, this entrepreneur is excited to bring Chicken Salad Chick to her region.
  • Amanda & Ernest Greenford – Allentown, PA
    • The Greenfords will focus on a family-focused area experiencing rapid suburbanization and economic revitalization.

 

“With strong in-migration, suburban growth, and a deep-rooted appreciation for community-centered brands, the Atlantic region offers ideal conditions for franchise success,” said Mark Verges, Vice President of Franchise Development at Chicken Salad Chick. “We’re proud to grow alongside exceptional multi-unit operators who are helping us bring the Chick experience to more neighborhoods than ever before.”

Why the Atlantic Region?

The Atlantic corridor is one of the fastest-growing franchise regions in the country with over 60% of the U.S. residing along the Eastern Seaboard and Franchise growth in the Mid-Atlantic region projected to 3.4% in 2025. At the forefront of this strategic growth are experienced multi-unit operators who are taking note of the brands strong unit economics, lifestyle-friendly hours, and community-first concept.

Chicken Salad Chick continues to be recognized as a standout franchise system, being named one of QSR magazine’s Best Franchise Deals for the fourth consecutive year, as well as being named #3 in Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers. The brand was also highlighted in Franchise Times’ Top 400 Ranking at 177 for 2024.

In 2025 the team is capitalizing on momentum from 2024, aiming to break records with new deals across the United States. Franchise development has identified Pennsylvania, Ohio, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois and West Virginia as target growth states with high economic potential. The brand continues to bring its gracious hospitality and fresh fare to new markets, seeing a 13% increase in unit count year-over-year. According to the 2024 FDD, in addition to this impressive growth, Chicken Salad Chick reported over $353 million in system wide sales, a 38% increase over 2021 and grew to record-setting AUV of $1.5 million.

To learn more about opportunities with Chicken Salad Chick visit http://www.chickensaladchick.com/franchising.

About Chicken Salad Chick

Chicken Salad Chick serves full-flavored, Southern-style chicken salad made from scratch and served from the heart. With more than a dozen original chicken salad flavors as well as fresh side salads, gourmet soups, signature sandwiches and delicious desserts, Chicken Salad Chick’s robust menu is a perfect fit for any guest. Founded in Auburn, Alabama by Stacy and Kevin Brown, in 2008, Chicken Salad Chick has grown to more than 305 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. Chicken Salad Chick has received numerous accolades including rankings in Franchise Times’ Fast & Serious and Fast Casual.com‘s ranked top 3 in the nation in 2024 , QSR’s Best Franchise Deals for the second consecutive year and recognized at No. 134 on Nation’s Restaurant News 2024 Top 500, spotlighting the biggest restaurants in America by systemwide sales. See www.chickensaladchick.com for additional information.

 

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