Chicken Salad Chick to open first Maryland location
Chicken Salad Chick is set to expand its footprint into a new East Coast state.
The fast-casual chicken salad chain will open its first Maryland location on Feb. 11 in the city of Westminster, which will expand Chicken Salad Chick’s presence to 21 states. The new restaurant will be located in the Westminster Station shopping center, and feature several giveaways for select guests during the week of its grand opening.
Chicken Salad Chick’s expansion into Maryland comes as the chain is quickly entering new markets, opening its first locations in Kansas and Iowa last year.
"We're thrilled to bring Chicken Salad Chick to Maryland, marking our 21st state of operation," said Scott Deviney, president and CEO of Chicken Salad Chick. "Westminster offers incredible business potential, and Westminster Station's mix of franchise concepts makes it the perfect home for our brand. We're confident our inviting atmosphere and flavorful menu will resonate with the local community.”
Chicken Salad Chick of Westminster is the first location owned and operated by franchise owner Paul Weitz. Weitz is a lifelong entrepreneur who also operates Jersey Mike's Subs shops and has experience operating additional franchise concepts in the Baltimore/Washington International Thurgood Marshall Airport.
"I'm excited to bring the first Chicken Salad Chick restaurant to Maryland, right here in Westminster," said Weitz. "From my years of experience running Jersey Mike's Subs shops, I've learned exceptional customer service is the cornerstone of running a successful franchise. At its core, we are a company that is focused on prioritizing training and cultivating a community of team members dedicated to delivering an outstanding guest experience, and the restaurant naturally follows. I'm excited to bring this same focus on building a service-first culture to my team at Chicken Salad Chick, ensuring every guest feels valued and welcomed.”
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Founded in Auburn, Ala. in 2008, Chicken Salad Chick operates more than 285 restaurants nationwide.
