Chicken Salad Chick Gears Up for Aggressive Midwest Development with Multi-Unit Deal in Springfield
SPRINGFIELD, MO. - Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only Southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the signing of a 2-unit franchise deal for the Greater Greene County area. This news builds on Chicken Salad Chick’s aggressive Midwest development goal to bring 50 locations to the Midwest within the next four years via strategic franchise partnerships, with seven locations specifically planned for the state of Missouri.
Long-time Springfieldians Mike and Kelly Parker will introduce the chicken salad concept to Greater Greene County residents, with their first location slated for a spring 2022 opening.
The Parkers bring years of extensive restaurant and financial experience to the franchise system. Previously a VP of Retail Operations at Krispy Kreme Corporate, Mike owned four franchise locations, while Kelly has a career background in finance. The Parkers were first introduced to Chicken Salad Chick through a friend who would bring them chicken salad back from Tennessee. After doing a lot of research into the franchise opportunity, they decided to sign on for two locations of their own.
“Springfield is the perfect location for Chicken Salad Chick,” said Mike Parker. “The concept is unique for the market, and we’re confident that the greater Springfield community will love the quality, variety of flavors and offerings just as much as we do. The culture and values within the Chicken Salad Chick brand of spreading joy, enriching lives, and serving others aligned with our own values, and we are excited to help bring the phenomenal product into our local community.”
Currently, Chicken Salad Chick has two Missouri locations open in Chesterfield and Creve Coeur, with plans to bring an additional seven locations to the state over the next four years. Looking to become the chicken salad concept of choice throughout Missouri and the Midwest as they continue to capitalize on the brand’s opportunity for expansion.
“It’s wonderful for us to see the brand’s momentum growing across Missouri,” said Scott Deviney, CEO of Chicken Salad Chick. “Mike and Kelly Parker are a great culture fit for us, which is first and foremost. They will add value to our brand – with Mike’s vast knowledge of the restaurant industry and Kelly’s strong business skills and connections in the community – they are a powerhouse couple and we are honored that they chose to join our franchise family.”
Chicken Salad Chick continues to be recognized as a standout franchise system, being named one of QSR magazine’s Best Franchise Deals for the second consecutive year, as well as being named #3 in Fast Casual’s Top 100 Movers & Shakers in 2021, respectively. The brand was also highlighted as one of Entrepreneur magazine’s Top Food Franchises of 2021 and has been listed in Franchise Times’ Top 400 Ranking for 2021.
To learn more about Chicken Salad Chick’s expansion efforts, visit us at www.chickensaladchick.com
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 200 restaurants in 17 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 Franchise Times' Fast & Serious and Fast Casual.com's top Movers and Shakers for the third consecutive year, QSR’s Best Franchise Deals for the second consecutive year and Franchise Business Review’s Top Food Franchises in 2020. See www.chickensaladchick.com for additional information.