Fast casual concept celebrates 10th location in Tennessee with free chicken salad for a year
Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today it will be expanding in Tennessee with its second location in the Knoxville area, marking the brand’s 10th location in the state. Chicken Salad Chick has continued to establish Tennessee as a prime market for expansion, with this new location coming on the heels of restaurant openings in Spring Hill, Memphis and Knoxville earlier this year. Located at 726 Watkins Road, the Maryville restaurant will celebrate its grand opening on October 3rd, with four days of giveaways including free chicken salad for a year to the first 100 guests.
During grand opening week, guests will experience the southern hospitality that Chicken Salad Chick is known for, with giveaways and specials that include:
- Wednesday, October 3 – Free Chicken Salad for a year – The first guest will receive one large Quick Chick of chicken salad per week for an entire year; the next 99 guests receive a free large Quick Chick of chicken salad per month. * Any guest not part of the first 100 in line can purchase the Chick Special and enter to win free chicken salad for a year. **
- Thursday, October 4 – Thirsty Thursday – The first 100 guests to purchase The Chick will receive a free Large drink and Chick Coozie.
- Friday, October 5 & Saturday, October 6 – The first 50 guests to purchase a Chick Trio will receive a free 20oz. RTIC Chick tumbler. ***
The Maryville restaurant is owned and operated by longtime franchisee Josh Patton of Volunteer Restaurant Concepts. This opening marks the Tennessee native’s fourth Chicken Salad Chick restaurant he’s developed across Eastern Tennessee, the first being his Chattanooga location opened in 2014. Following his new restaurant in Maryville, Patton has plans to open two additional locations throughout the Chattanooga and Knoxville markets.
“The success of my existing locations in Knoxville and Chattanooga have fueled my desire to grow with Chicken Salad Chick, and I’m proud to be a part of the company’s ongoing expansion efforts in Tennessee,” said Josh Patton. “I look forward to officially opening my fourth restaurant in my home state and am excited to introduce the Maryville community to a brand I truly believe in.”
The Chicken Salad Chick concept, born in Auburn, was established in 2008 in the kitchen of founder, Stacy Brown. When Stacy discovered that the local county health department would not allow her to continue making and selling her delicious recipes out of her home kitchen, she overcame that obstacle by launching her first restaurant with the business expertise of her future husband and fellow founder, Kevin Brown. Together, they opened a small takeout restaurant, which quickly grew; the company now has 97 restaurants across the Southeast.
Chicken Salad Chick in Maryville will be open Monday – Saturday from 11 a.m. – 8 p.m. For more information, visit http://www.chickensaladchick.com or call (865) 357-1587. Follow Chicken Salad Chick on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram for the latest news and trends.
*Eligible winners must be over 16 years of age, purchase a Chick special and are required to download the Craving Credits app. Redemption will start 10/8.
** Eligible winners must be over 16 years of age, purchase a Chick special and are required to download the Craving Credits app. 10 winners will be drawn throughout grand opening day.
*** Eligible winners must make required purchase for all giveaways. Limit one giveaway per guest per purchase. Must be 16 years of age or older. Colors for tumblers will be given on a first come, first serve basis.
For more information on giveaways and specials, visit www.facebook.com/chickensaladchickmaryville/
Founded in Auburn, Alabama, in 2008, 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. Today, the brand has 97 restaurants in 10 states and is continuing its rapid expansion with both franchise and company locations. Chicken Salad Chick was recently named as one of FastCasual.com‘s top Movers and Shakers and one of Nation’s Restaurant News 2017 Next 20 brands. The brand also ranked #37 on the 2016 Inc. list of the 500 fastest-growing companies in the U.S. See www.chickensaladchick.com for additional information.
