Fast casual concept to celebrate grand opening on September 23, offering free chicken salad for a year

ATLANTA, GA (September 10, 2025) – Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the opening of its second restaurant in New Mexico, located at 2100 Louisiana Blvd. NE at Winrock Town Center in Albuquerque. The local community is invited to celebrate this grand opening on Tuesday, September 23, where the first 100 guests in line will win free chicken salad for a year*.

During the grand opening week, guests can expect to experience the Southern hospitality that Chicken Salad Chick is known for, as well as a community focused mindset with various specials and giveaways. These include:

  • Tuesday, September 23 – Free Chicken Salad for a Year to the First 100 Guests – The first guest in line at 10am will receive one FREE large Quick Chick of chicken salad per week for an entire year. The next 99 guests in line will receive one FREE large Quick Chick of chicken salad per month for a year.*
  • Wednesday, September 24 – The first 50 guests to purchase a Specialty Meal and drink will receive a FREE Lime Green Insulated Chicken Salad Chick Water Bottle!**
  • Thursday, September 25 – The first 50 guests to purchase a Chick Meal and drink will receive a FREE Chick Meal on a future visit!***
  • Friday, September 26 – The first 50 guests to purchase two large Quick Chicks will receive a FREE Red Chicken Salad Chick tote bag!****
  • Saturday, September 27 – The first 50 guests to purchase a Chick Meal and drink get a Chick frisbee (perfect for pet parents enjoying our outdoor patio with their dogs), plus their choice of a doggie bandana or water bowl!***

Chicken Salad Chick of Albuquerque – Winrock is owned and operated by Jennifer Sanchez and Keith Murray. Before opening her restaurants, Jennifer worked as a franchise business consultant at Chicken Salad Chick’s support center, where she helped franchise owners streamline their operations. Her experiences there inspired her to bring the brand to her hometown of Albuquerque. She and Keith eventually moved back to New Mexico to make that dream a reality, opening their first Chick back in April 2024, located at 10621 Unser Blvd. NW near McMahon Boulevard. Since then, the response from the community has been overwhelmingly positive, with regular guests visiting from as far as Taos, Santa Fe, Grants, and Los Lunas. The duo has plans to open multiple locations throughout New Mexico and Durango, CO in the coming years.

“I’m thrilled to open our second Chicken Salad Chick restaurant at Winrock,” said Jennifer Sanchez, franchise owner, Chicken Salad Chick of Albuquerque – Winrock. “It’s been incredible to see how the community has embraced all that we have to offer. We’re proud of our amazing team, who show up every day to create memorable experiences and genuinely care about every guest who walks through our doors. Over the past year, so many of our guests have asked us to open closer to their neighborhoods, and Winrock is a more central spot in Albuquerque doing just that. We’re beyond grateful for this community – their support has made us feel like coming home was the best decision we’ve ever made. We can’t wait to keep bringing the Chick to you!”

Chicken Salad Chick is known for its dozen-plus variety of made-from-scratch chicken salad flavors, fresh side salads, gourmet soups, signature sandwiches, and desserts. The new Albuquerque – Winrock restaurant offers in-restaurant and outdoor patio dining, take-out, third-party delivery, and catering options.

“We’re so proud to have one of our own, Jennifer Sanchez, leading the helm for Chicken Salad Chick’s expansion in New Mexico,” said Scott Deviney, CEO and president of Chicken Salad Chick. “Winrock Town Center is the perfect location for us to introduce more guests to the Chick experience. With lots of great shops, activities and a beautiful park, it truly aligns with the community and family-focused atmosphere we aim to create. We’re excited to continue growing alongside Jennifer and become Albuquerque’s go-to spot for fresh, made-from-scratch meals.”

Giving back to the community is an important focus for the Albuquerque – Winrock team and the Chicken Salad Chick brand, which established the CSC Foundation to support CURE Childhood Cancer and local food banks with fundraisers throughout the year. As part of pre-opening Friends & Family events in Albuquerque, the restaurant will be raising money for St. Felix Pantry, a non-profit organization providing over 1,000 meals a week for those with need throughout New Mexico for the last 30 years.

Chicken Salad Chick of Albuquerque – Winrock will be open Monday – Saturday from 10am – 8pm. For more information, visit www.chickensaladchick.com. Follow Chicken Salad Chick on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and trends.

For more information on giveaways and specials, visit: https://www.facebook.com/ChickenSaladChickAlbuquerqueNMWinrock/

 *Guests should arrive early to secure a place in line. The first 100 guests must remain in line and download the Chicken Salad Chick app. Wi-Fi will not be available on site. Once the restaurant opens, guests will make a purchase of “The Chick” or anything of equal/greater value and enter a code in the Chicken Salad Chick app to officially secure their spot. If you leave the line for any reason, your spot will be awarded to the next guest in line. Guests will receive their first free Large Quick Chick electronically to their app the Monday following Grand Opening Day. Your reward will be valid for redemption for 30 days upon delivery. 

**Guests must be 16 years or older and must purchase the Specialty Meal and Drink. Limit 1 reward per guest present. Not valid with any other offers. In restaurant only. 

***Guest must download the Chicken Salad Chick app, be 16 years or older and purchase a Chick Meal and Drink. Limit 1 reward per guest present. Not valid with any other offers. In restaurant only.

****Guest must download the Chicken Salad Chick app, be 16 years or older and purchase two Large Quick Chicks. Limit 1 reward per guest present. Not valid with any other offers. In restaurant only.

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 310 restaurants in 22 states. Today, under the leadership of Scott Deviney and the Chicken Salad Chick team, the brand is continuing its rapid expansion with both franchise and company locations. Chicken Salad Chick has received numerous accolades including rankings in the 2023 Entrepreneur Franchise 500, Franchise Times’ Fast & Serious for the third consecutive year, Fast Casual’s Top Movers and Shakers from 2018 to 2024, QSR’s Best Franchise Deals in 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2024, and Franchise Business Review’s Top Food Franchises list from 2019-2024. See www.chickensaladchick.com for additional information.

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