Record-Breaking Expansion for Chicken Salad Chick in 2024: 88 New Deals Secured

Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only chicken salad franchise, experienced remarkable growth in 2024, marking the year as a significant milestone for the brand. The brand secured 88 new restaurant deals and launched nearly 40 new outlets across the country, reflecting its commitment to purposeful franchise growth.

The brand's rapid expansion is attributed to franchisee confidence, with 12 groups of franchisees reinvesting in the brand for additional markets. The brand's proven business model, lack of market competition, and positive sales to investment ratios have also attracted several multi-concept franchisees.

Chicken Salad Chick's growth represents a 60% increase over the previous year. The brand now operates 288 restaurants across 20 states, a significant growth compared to its size five years ago. Existing franchisees demonstrated their trust in the brand by reinvesting and signing on for an additional 27 restaurants.

Mark Verges, Vice President of Franchise Development at Chicken Salad Chick, believes that the brand's success is due to the franchisees' passion and determination to expand in more communities. The brand's streamlined operations and profitability have convinced franchisees to build a legacy with Chicken Salad Chick.

For the fourth consecutive year, Chicken Salad Chick has been named one of QSR magazine's Best Franchise Deals. It was also named #3 in Fast Casual's Top 100 Movers & Shakers and ranked 177 in Franchise Times' Top 400 Ranking for 2024.

In 2025, Chicken Salad Chick aims to continue its growth momentum by targeting high potential states such as Pennsylvania, Ohio, Minnesota, Iowa, Wisconsin, Michigan, Illinois, and West Virginia. The brand reported over $353 million in system-wide sales in 2024, a 38% increase over 2021, and a record-setting Average Unit Volume (AUV) of $1.5 million.

The brand's growth has been recognized industry-wide, and it plans to capitalize on its success by further expanding its footprint across the United States. Chicken Salad Chick continues to bring its unique blend of hospitality and fresh fare to new markets, demonstrating a resilient and successful growth strategy.