
Good News! - December 2018
Good News! highlights unit growth, investment, and financial developments in the franchising industry, including mergers and acquisitions and international expansion.
Chicken Salad Chick is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 408 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Chicken Salad Chick has surpassed 350 restaurants across 27 states, awarding over 100 franchise units this year, and has almost 350 locations in its development pipeline [[2026-11-02 Chicken Salad Chick Surpasses 350 Restaurants (6ec302)]]. * The brand is continuing its impressive pace of growth, surpassing 350 restaurants across 27 states [[2026-11-01 QSR’s November Issue Meet the Franchisee of the Year (fe385c)]]. * Chicken Salad Chick has expanded to 27 states with over 350 restaurants and has awarded more than 100 franchise units in 2026 [[2026-10-29 Chicken Salad Chick spreads into 5 new states, tops 350 restaurants (360d0e)]]. * The chain has opened its first restaurants in Minnesota, New York, Pennsylvania, Utah, and West Virginia, with much of the growth coming from the Northeast [[2026-10-29 Chicken Salad Chick spreads into 5 new states, tops 350 restaurants (360d0e)]]. * Chicken Salad Chick's CFO Drew Travis discusses the company's growth plans, including using AI for site selection, with the goal of reaching over 500 units [[2026-10-23 Chicken Salad Chick CFO Drew Travis on AI site selection and the road to 500 uni (83dcb3)]]. * Chicken Salad Chick has named Drew Travis as its chief financial officer, who brings extensive experience in finance and the restaurant industry [[2026-10-02 Chicken Salad Chick Franchise Names Drew Travis CFO (ab5a94)]]. * Chicken Salad Chick ranked No. 1 in the 2026 U.S. emerging dining brands study by data firm YouGov, outperforming other top brands like Cook Out and Just Salad [[2026-08-19 Chicken Salad Chick tops the chart in new study of emerging brands (5c43b8)]]. * Chicken Salad Chick has secured development agreements in New York, Pennsylvania, and West Virginia to expand its presence in the Northeast [[2026-10-02 Chicken Salad Chick Announces Significant Growth in Northeast (6d7e5b)]]. Filed under Restaurants / Chicken.

Good News! highlights unit growth, investment, and financial developments in the franchising industry, including mergers and acquisitions and international expansion.

Chicken Salad Chick plans to open new franchise locations in Illinois and Ohio in 2019.

Mark Plomaritis, an area developer for Colors on Parade, emphasizes the importance of a strong support system for new franchisees, citing its evolution and competitive advantage.
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Franchise systems must prepare for crises, ensuring franchisees' team members know how to respond effectively.

Chicken Salad Chick has a solid process in place to respond to potential crises, prioritizing guest and team member safety.

The 2018 Franchise Consumer Marketing Conference focused on the customer journey and brand promise, highlighting the importance of technology and marketing in the franchise industry.

The Cojak Restaurant Group has built an expanding portfolio of Another Broken Egg Cafe locations, with a focus on growth and expansion in the region.

Josh Patton, a multi-unit operator of Chicken Salad Chick, is opening a new location in Knoxville, Tennessee, with plans to expand his portfolio in the region.

Chicken Salad Chick adds a catering director to elevate its catering program.

The article highlights 25 chicken restaurant chains to watch, with chicken being a popular and versatile food option.

Chicken Salad Chick reports a successful Q1, with six new openings and record-setting sales, and plans to continue expanding its franchise network.

Multi-unit franchisees are busy people. For some, one unit just wasn’t enough so they add another, then another, next thing you know their empire has grown beyond their management capabilities.

Chicken Salad Chick is celebrating its 10th anniversary with 10 days of giveaways, including free upgrades, double loyalty points, and free drinks.

Emerging brands aren’t only those that are just getting off the ground—even when concepts are climbing in the double digits before reaching that coveted 100-unit mark, they’re still establishing themselves in an industry that’s backed by thousands of concepts.

With the restaurant industry cooling down, it’s increasingly important for restaurants to market themselves in the best possible way.

Carrie Evans, franchise development player at Chicken Salad Chick, shares her career path and experience in the industry.

Beau Nicolosi, a multi-unit operator, opens a new Chicken Salad Chick location in Denham Springs, Louisiana, expanding the brand's presence in the state.

A session at the IFA convention highlights the importance of social media in franchise marketing, with experts sharing strategies for effective storytelling and engagement.

Chicken Salad Chick's marketing director to share strategies for sharing franchise stories at the 2017 International Franchise Association Convention.
Chicken Salad Chick's Marketing Director Ali Rauch will discuss how the brand shares its message via social media at the 2017 IFA Convention.

Chicken Salad Chick has grown to 60 restaurants throughout the southeast since its launch in 2008, offering unique varieties of chicken salad.

There are over seven billion people in the world, making it a crowded place.

Toppers Pizza, Honest-1 Auto Care, and other emerging franchise brands are gaining momentum and spreading their unique offerings to new consumers.