Chicken Salad Chick Expands Midwest Presence with Five New Signed Agreements

Chicken Salad Chick
Published: October 14th, 2024

October 14, 2024 // Franchising.com // ATLANTA, Georgia - Chicken Salad Chick announces the signing of five separate franchise agreements that will bring new restaurants to the Midwest. The locations in Coralville, IA and Kansas City, MO are slated to open in Fall 2024. While locations in Naperville, IL, Lake County, IL, and Strongsville, OH are expected to welcome customers in 2025. 

Behind the Deals:

Pat & Melissa Ingle – Coralville, IA

• Husband and wife, Pat and Melissa, plan to open their location in Coralville in Fall 2024, with two more restaurants on the way.
• Prior to joining Chicken Salad Chick, Melissa owned and operated a Nothing Bundt Cakes franchise whereas Pat worked at Melissa’s family’s rental and party store for 15 years.
• Pat and Melissa fell in love with Chicken Salad Chick’s menu and believe their community is need of a healthier fast casual restaurant.

Kendra & Alan Greenwood – Kansas City, MO

• Spearheading Kansas City is another husband-wife duo, Kendra and Alan Greenwood. Their Chicken Salad Chick location in Lee’s Summit, MO is slated for a Fall 2024 opening, with two more underway.
• Kendra and Alan each have over 25 years of experience in the medical field. Alan is an administrator of surgery centers and Kendra is a Lead Materials Coordinator for surgery centers.
• The couple joined Chicken Salad Chick after discovering their family values align and the brand shares a similar passion for community outreach.

Karen White – Naperville, IL

• Mother of three daughters and experienced franchisee, Karen plans to open her Naperville location in Fall 2025.
• After spending most of her career in public and private accounting, Karen made the jump to franchising when she purchased her own Dairy Queen. Her combined love of the food industry and Chicken Salad Chick’s incredible reputation motivated her to become a multi-brand owner.
• Karen was drawn to Chicken Salad Chick for their simple concept, franchisee support, and the story of how the brand started.

Kevin Murata – Lake County, IL

• Behind the first Chicken Salad Chick franchise in Lake County is multi-brand owner Kevin Murata, who currently owns a Camp Bow Wow in McHenry, IL. His restaurant is slated to open in 2025.
• Before becoming a franchisee, Kevin worked as an IT Professional for 15 years in Chicago. Alongside being a multi-brand owner, he also works in real estate.
• During his visit to Chicken Salad Chick’s headquarters, he knew there was something special about the brand with its positive culture and unique concept that is unmatched in the industry.

Rene Frank – Strongsville, OH

• The first-time franchisee and mother of three is expected to open her Strongsville location in Fall 2025 – the first Chicken Salad Chick in the Greater-Cleveland Area.
• After working as a personal trainer for 26 years, Rene decided to invest in Chicken Salad Chick when she fell in love with the brand’s food, culture, and growth opportunities.
• Chicken Salad Chick’s motto of “spread joy, enrich lives, serve others” resonated with Rene and sold her the brand’s commitment to bringing joy to their customers.

“There is something truly special about Chicken Salad Chick,” said Rene Frank, a Chicken Salad Chick franchisee in Strongsville, OH. “I’m over the moon to bring Chicken Salad Chick to northeast Ohio and introduce this delicious food to a new market.”

“We’re thrilled to expand our presence to new markets in the Midwest,” said Mark Verges, VP of Franchise Development at Chicken Salad Chick. “The Ingles, Greenwoods, Karen, Kevin, and Rene all come from different backgrounds, but their love and passion for the Chicken Salad Chick brand is the same.”

SOURCE Chicken Salad Chick