Franchising

Chicken Salad Chick opens 36th Georgia unit

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December 10, 2021

Chicken Salad Chick is opening next week in Tifton, Georgia, marking the state's 36th location. Featuring a drive-thru and patio seating and located at 2202 US Hwy 41 N., the store will celebrate its grand opening Tuesday by offering free chicken salad for a year to the first 100 guests, according to a company press release.

Franchisees Julie and Pete North of Potter LLC first connected with Chicken Salad Chick Founder Stacy Brown during their collegiate career at Auburn where their lifelong friendship began. Julie — better known to Chick fans as Jazzy Julie after the sandwich named for her — began her career as an emergency room nurse, where she worked for more than 12 years. As a nurse, she would frequently visit Chicken Salad Chick, bringing it to the hospital for her team as a treat. After continuous brand growth, Julie said it was the perfect time to become an owner, and she and Pete opened a location in Valdosta in October 2013. In 2016, Julie was named Chicken Salad Chick's Owner of the Year, an accolade given to top Chick performers.

"From its roots of door-to-door sales to more than 210 franchise locations across the nation, it's a true joy to witness how much this brand has grown, and it only made sense that 'Jazzy Julie' would open up a Chicken Salad Chick herself to shine a light on the fresh ingredients that make the concept a hit with Chick fans," Julie North said in the release. "Pete and I are honored to be a part of the Chick family, as we believe in the brand's core values of spreading joy, enriching lives, and serving others. We look forward to opening this new space in Tifton where guests can enjoy time with loved ones while enjoying a delicious, made-from-scratch meal."

Founded in Auburn, Alabama in 2008, Chicken Salad Chick has grown to more than 200 restaurants in 17 states.