“Moving the headquarters to Atlanta will support the company in achieving long-term growth as we work toward making Chicken Salad Chick better for the future while still allowing our local restaurant teams to provide the same welcoming experience our guests have come to know and love.”ĭespite industry challenges due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Chicken Salad Chick’s growth trajectory is highlighted by the opening of 37 new stores in 2020 (26 since June, 2020). It gives me great joy to know that the loving, welcoming culture that started in our southern, Auburn community has now spread to so many others, far and wide,” said Chicken Salad Chick founder and franchise owner Stacy Brown. “Auburn will forever be the special place in which Chicken Salad Chick was created and its home for the past 13 years. Her entrepreneurial spirit and passion for spreading joy, enriching lives and serving others remains the foundation of the brand. We’ve seen increased interest from Atlanta’s diverse and talented workforce, and the city’s airport allows us swift access to prospective vendors and a growing pool of interested franchisees.”Ĭhicken Salad Chick was founded in Auburn, Alabama by Stacy Brown and her late husband Kevin Brown in 2008. “This relocation positions Chicken Salad Chick to scale at an accelerated rate and meet aggressive growth goals, while allowing us to broaden our vision for the future. “Atlanta has always fostered a nurturing business environment for companies to kickstart their growth,” said Chicken Salad Chick President and CEO Scott Deviney. The remaining 20 positions will be filled by local talent. Chicken Salad Chick expects 17 Auburn-based corporate employees to transition to the new headquarters in metro-Atlanta January through May, 2021.
The company’s new office will be located in Vinings at the Overlook II building – across the street from its Vinings restaurant – housing the leadership team of approximately 40 current and new employees. The move is slated to take place during the first quarter of 2021. ATLANTA-( BUSINESS WIRE)- Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only Southern-inspired, fast-casual chicken salad restaurant concept, today announced the relocation of its headquarters from Auburn, AL to Atlanta, GA.
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