SERVING A DOZEN VARIETIES OF CHICKEN SALAD MADE FROM SCRATCH DAILY.

SINCE 2008

Spread Joy - Enrich Lives - Serve Others

Spread Joy - Enrich Lives - Serve Others

Spread Joy - Enrich Lives - Serve Others

Spread Joy - Enrich Lives - Serve Others

Spread Joy - Enrich Lives - Serve Others

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our beginnings

Chicken Salad Chick was founded in 2008 by Stacy and Kevin Brown in Auburn, Alabama. Today, Chicken Salad Chick stands proudly as the nation’s only fast-casual restaurant concept dedicated exclusively to fresh made chicken salad, offering a variety of flavors, along with sandwiches, fresh sides, gourmet soups, and delectable desserts. What sets Chicken Salad Chick apart is the personal touch that infuses every aspect of our menu. The unique flavors you see are more than just names—they represent real people who have touched Stacy’s life. Each named flavor is a tribute to these “real-life Chicks,” and through our menu, we celebrate their stories, allowing our guests to connect with and enjoy them as much as we do. At Chicken Salad Chick, it’s all about bringing people together, one scoop at a time.

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Our Purpose

While we offer craveable, made-from scratch food and Southern hospitality in every restaurant, we say that our true purpose is to:

SPREAD JOY

Chicken Salad Chick serves full-flavored, Southern-style chicken salad made from scratch with fresh ingredients every day. With more than twelve original chicken salad flavors, fresh sides, gourmet soups, signature sandwiches, and delicious hand-frosted cakes, Chicken Salad Chick’s robust menu is a perfect fit that’s sure to bring a smile to every guest.

ENRICH LIVES

We pride ourselves on serving food from the heart, bringing the warmth of Southern hospitality to every recipe we prepare. Our restaurants are designed to have a welcoming atmosphere, and the service is always genuine. From the moment you walk through our doors, you’re greeted with friendly smiles and a commitment to making you feel right at home. Our team members go above and beyond to ensure that your experience is nothing short of exceptional. We believe in nurturing our guests with delicious food, heartfelt connections, and a sense of community that keeps you coming back for more.

SERVE OTHERS

Our restaurants are deeply committed to giving back to the communities we serve through various philanthropic initiatives. Each restaurant hosts a Friends & Family Event before the grand opening to raise funds for the local non-profit organization of their choice. We continue giving back through partnerships with schools, local businesses, hospitals, and other organizations to help our communities however we can.

OUR HISTORY

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2008

first store opens

First Chicken Salad Chick restaurant opened by Kevin and Stacy Brown in Auburn, AL

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2012

Franchising

Chicken Salad Chick begins franchising in AL and GA.

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2015

New Leadership

Scott Deviney teams up with Eagle Merchant Partners to acquire Chicken Salad Chick and steps into the role of CEO & President.

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2018

100th opening

100th Chicken Salad Chick location opens in Nicholasville, KY.

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2019

new partnership

Brentwood Associates purchases Chicken Salad Chick from Eagle Merchant Partners.

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2021

move to atlanta

Chicken Salad Chick Support Center moves to Atlanta, GA.

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2021

200th opening

200th Chicken Salad Chick location opens in LaGrange, GA.

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2023

Acquisition

Chicken Salad Chick acquires Piece of Cake, a specialty cake chain.

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2025

300th opening

300th Chicken Salad Chick location opens in Melbourne, FL.

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2026

record growth

Chicken Salad Chick opens locations in 6 new states: Kansas, Utah, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, New York, and West Virginia.

America's Favorite Place for Chicken Salad

Under the leadership of CEO Scott Deviney, franchising has taken off in a major way. Chicken Salad Chick boasts over 340 restaurants in 25 states today. We offer craveable, made-from-scratch meals served from the heart to guests throughout the South, and are well on our way to be “America’s Favorite Place for Chicken Salad.”

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