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Jill Thomas has been named chief marketing officer of Chicken Salad Chick, a fast-casual chicken salad restaurant franchise.

Chick-fil-A's U.S. system sales grew 5.2% to $23.9 billion last year

ORLANDO, Fla., April 6, 2026 // PRNewswire // -- Huey Magoo's, known for its premium, hand-crafted chicken tenders, "The Filet Mignon of Chicken®," has signed a development agreement in Texas, continuing its rapid national expansion.

Pizza brands, sandwich chains and beverage concepts tended to have weaker average unit volumes than casual dining brands and chicken QSRs in 2025, according to Circana’s data.

The Midwest burger giant reported a 7.5% increase in average unit volume for 2025, maintaining its position as one of the industry's most stable franchise systems.

Beef ‘O’ Brady’s signs six-unit Georgia deal with Mangesh Patel.

Prince St. Pizza partners with Dave's Hot Chicken franchisee Lawrence Kourie.

Buffalo Wild Wings GO opens in Lake Zurich on April 2.

Birdcall brings its chicken sandwiches to Coors Field on April 3.

Operator Brandon Hurst explains the unique Chick-fil-A model, covering the selection process, profit-sharing mechanics, and why operators don't build traditional equity.

Layne’s Chicken Fingers CEO Garrett Reed discusses scaling the franchise’s growth.

Mangesh Patel is expanding the Beef ‘O’ Brady’s and Huey Magoo’s brands in Middle Georgia, with a dual-branded site expected to open in fall 2026.

Lee's Famous Recipe Chicken expands in South Carolina with six new locations.

Houston TX Hot Chicken opens in Seattle on March 28.

Mac Haik Restaurant Group is bringing Starbird to Texas in a 36-unit deal that marks the brand's largest franchise agreement to date with development planned across Houston, Austin, and San Antonio beginning in 2027.

Chicken Salad Chick announced today the opening of its 17th restaurant in South Carolina.

Starbird is introducing its newest culinary chapter: a limited-time Chimichurri lineup inspired by Argentina’s iconic herb-forward sauce.

Chicken Salad Chick is growing rapidly with a new generation of hungry entrepreneurs, providing the opportunity, structure, and mentorship that younger franchisees need.

“I’m honored to join Chicken Salad Chick at such an exciting moment in its evolution,” said Jill Thomas, Chief Marketing Officer, Chicken Salad Chick.

In the world of restaurant franchising, there’s a massive gap between the grease-and-speed model of traditional fast food and the culinary precision of the fast-casual segment.

bb.q Chicken has revamped its rewards program, making rewards more accessible to members with new features and lower point totals.

East Coast Wings + Grill hosts Coop's Flavor Faceoff bracket challenge for kids.

Angry Chickz is bringing the heat to Mesa. The Nashville hot chicken brand will open its first restaurant in the city on April 17, marking the company’s third Arizona restaurant.

CINCINNATI, Ohio — Wings and Rings , the 85-unit, club-level sports restaurant and bar franchise, is turning up the heat for college basketball fans during the 2026 NCAA tournament with…