Fast casual brand brings back Lemon Burst Buttercream Cookies with proceeds benefiting CURE Childhood Cancer this September

ATLANTA – September 4, 2025 – Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, today announced the return of its Cookies for a CURE promotion this September in partnership with CURE Childhood Cancer, an Atlanta-based nonprofit dedicated to funding life-changing pediatric cancer research and supporting children and families nationwide. Following significant franchise growth across the U.S. since last year’s campaign, Chicken Salad Chick anticipates this year’s Cookies for a CURE promotion will generate the largest single-year donation in the campaign’s history.

Since 2017, the Chicken Salad Chick Foundation has donated more than $2 million to pediatric cancer research and fighting food insecurity in local communities. At the 2025 Chicken Salad Chick franchisee conference, the brand presented CURE Childhood Cancer with a $330,000 check, which included funds raised through its annual Giving Card program and the Cookies for a CURE promotion.

“Cookies for a CURE is one of the most meaningful initiatives we do, and the incredible support from our guests has inspired us to raise the bar,” said Scott Deviney, President and CEO of Chicken Salad Chick. “With currently more than 310 restaurants in our network, we hope to make an even greater difference for the children and families impacted by childhood cancer. Our partnership with CURE remains a cornerstone of our mission to serve communities in the moments they need it most.”

The Lemon Burst Buttercream Cookie, a sweet tribute to the gold ribbon that symbolizes childhood cancer awareness, is topped with a natural lemon zest buttercream frosting. Proceeds from September cookie sales will go directly to CURE Childhood Cancer to fund vital research and patient support.

“Chicken Salad Chick’s commitment to children with cancer inspires us year after year,” said Kristin Connor, CEO of CURE Childhood Cancer. “The Cookies for a CURE campaign not only raises vital funds for research and support, but also shows families that their communities are with them in this fight. We are profoundly grateful for the generosity that makes a real and lasting difference in the lives of children.”

Founded in 2014 by Kevin and Stacy Brown with Earlon and Betty McWhorter, the CSC Foundation focuses on two core missions: fighting cancer and feeding the hungry. Through programs like Cookies for a CURE, the Foundation fosters a culture of giving that extends across the entire Chicken Salad Chick family.

For more information about Cookies for a CURE and the CSC Foundation, please visit www.chickensaladchick.com. Follow Chicken Salad Chick on Facebook, TikTok, Instagram and LinkedIn for the latest news and trends.

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 operate 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.

About CURE Childhood Cancer

Founded in 1975, Atlanta, Georgia-based CURE Childhood Cancer is dedicated to conquering childhood cancer through funding targeted research while supporting patients and their families. With cancer as the second leading cause of death in children, CURE dedicates more than $5.6 annually to specific research projects aimed at curing cancers that affect children. Through innovative programming, CURE Childhood Cancer also provides crisis-oriented support to patients and their families, addressing their most critical and urgent needs. For more information visit www.curechildhoodcancer.org.

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