Franchising

New Orleans welcoming second Chicken Salad Chick

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July 13, 2021

Following its opening three months ago in Gonzales, Louisiana, Chicken Salad Chick is adding a second location to the New Orleans area — this time in Slidell, Louisiana.

Located at 1522 Gause Boulevard just off I-10 at exit 266 on Hwy 190, the restaurant will celebrate its grand opening Tuesday by offering free chicken salad for a year to its first 100 guests. Customers will maintain proper distance and receive designated return times upon arrival to spread out the number of guests at the restaurant throughout the day, according to a company press release.

Owned and operated by multi-unit franchise owners Ashley Keever, Krista Rhymes and Matthew Miller of 2 Chicks and a Magnet Inc., as well as Richard Nickelson to form Crescent City Chicks, the Slidell restaurant features a drive-thru and patio seating as well as a sampling station at the order pick-up area for guests to taste the 12 varieties of chicken salad.

Prior to franchising, Nickelson was a franchise business consultant with Chicken Salad Chick for seven years. The 2 Chicks and a Magnet team, who combined have over two decades of experience managing retail and restaurant spaces, operate Chicken Salad Chick restaurants across Monroe and Ruston.

"I am thrilled to be on the other side of that growth now, opening up my very own restaurant with Ashley, Krista, and Matthew, who have proven to be incredible owners across Louisiana, Nickelson said in the release. "Slidell has such a vibrant food culture and our team is excited to join the ranks and share the brand with the community that has eagerly awaited our arrival."

Founded in Auburn, Alabama, by Stacy and Kevin Brown, in 2008, Chicken Salad Chick has grown to more than 190 restaurants in 17 states.