Franchising

Chicken Salad Chick opening 20th Texas location

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September 9, 2021

Chicken Salad Chick will open next week in Midlothian, Texas, marking the chain's 20th location in the Lone Star State, according to a company press release.

Located in the Midlothian Towne Crossing, at 2020 FM 663, the store will host a grand opening on Wednesday, Sept. 22, and will offer free chicken salad for a year to the first 100 guests.

The Midlothian location marks Chicken Salad Chick's ninth in the Dallas-Fort Worth metropolitan area. Following the Midlothian opening, Chicken Salad Chick plans to open other Texas restaurants in Pasadena in late 2021 and Southlake early next year.

During grand opening week, giveaways and specials that include:

• Wednesday, Sept. 22 – The first 100 guests will receive one large Quick Chick of chicken salad per month for a year, with one guest randomly selected to win one large Quick Chick of chicken salad per week. Guests may arrive starting at 7 a.m. for grand opening day only.
• Thursday, Sept. 23 – The first 50 guests to purchase a Chick Trio will receive a free Chick tumbler.
• Friday, Sept. 24 – The first 100 guests to purchase a Chick Special will receive a free Chick Special for their next visit.
• Saturday, Sept. 25 – Kids eat free all day with the purchase of a Chick Special.

The Midlothian location is owned by Meggie and John Schissler of Hazel5 Ventures. Meggie Schissler first began working with Chicken Salad Chick in a corporate position as marketing assistant. The Schisslers opened the brand's first Texas restaurant in Ft. Worth in 2016. In the past five years, the couple has opened six locations in the state. Following their Midlothian restaurant, the Schisslers plan to debut another Dallas-Fort Worth location in Southlake in early 2022.

"With love at first bite, John and I knew an opportunity lay ahead with Chicken Salad Chick and ultimately drove us to start a new life in Fort Worth," Meggie Schissler said in the release. "From the first Texas location to now operating our sixth restaurant, we have come to truly love our community in Dallas-Fort Worth and our dedication to the brand has only grown stronger. Our goal is to continue spreading joy, enriching lives, and serving others in each of our communities just like Midlothian."

Chicken Salad Chick in Midlothian will be open Monday to Saturday from 10:30 a.m. to 8 p.m.

Founded in Auburn, Alabama by Stacy and Kevin Brown, in 2008, Chicken Salad Chick has grown to more than 200 restaurants in 17 states. Chicken Salad Chick has received several accolades including rankings in the 2021 Entrepreneur Franchise 500, Fast Casual.com's Top 100 Movers and Shakers from 2018 to 2021, and Franchise Business Review's Top Food Franchises in 2020.