Chicken Salad Chick
| Company type | Private |
|---|---|
| Industry | Fast casual restaurant |
| Founded | January 1, 2008 in Auburn, Alabama, U.S. |
| Founder | Stacy Brown, Kevin Brown |
| Headquarters | Atlanta, Georgia , United States |
Area served | United States (21 states) |
| Products | Chicken salad, sandwiches, sides, desserts |
| Website | www |
Chicken Salad Chick is a fast casual restaurant franchise and chain headquartered in Atlanta, Georgia, specializing in chicken salad. As of 2024, the brand operates more than 280 franchised outlets across 21 states in the U.S., featuring a menu centered on various chicken salad options, sandwiches, sides, and desserts.
History
The enterprise was established in 2008 by Stacy and Kevin Brown in Auburn, Alabama. Stacy initially sold homemade chicken salad directly to customers door-to-door. When health regulations prohibited selling food from home, the Browns transitioned to opening a restaurant to expand their business model.
By 2016, Chicken Salad Chick had achieved the #37 position on the Inc. 5000 list, recognizing it as one of the fastest-growing companies in the United States, demonstrating significant expansion and market penetration.
The company has received strategic backing from Brentwood Associates, a private equity firm known for investing in fast casual concepts such as Blaze Pizza and Lazy Dog Restaurant & Bar. This partnership has strengthened the brand's financial standing and facilitated its growth on a national scale.
Fare
The menu at Chicken Salad Chick includes fifteen distinct chicken salad recipes, which customers can enjoy on bread, as a scoop with crackers over lettuce, or incorporated into green salads. Additionally, chicken salad is available by the pound for takeout and as deli-style sandwiches.
Other menu items encompass pimento cheese, egg salad, broccoli salad, fruit salad, macaroni and cheese, pasta salad, and grape salad. The daily soup selection features varieties like tomato bisque, broccoli and cheese, chicken and artichoke florentine, chicken tortilla, and loaded potato soup.
Philanthropy
Established in August 2014, the Chicken Salad Chick Foundation collaborates with organizations such as the American Cancer Society and local food banks to assist communities where the company operates. Since its founding, the foundation has raised upwards of $100,000 to support cancer research and combat hunger. In 2014 alone, it donated over $6,000 to the Chattanooga Area Food Bank. The foundation is currently directed by Barclay Smith.