Chicken Salad Chick Expands Florida Footprint with Three New Franchise Agreements

December 10, 2025 // Franchising.com // ATLANTA – Chicken Salad Chick is building more momentum in Florida as it continues its expansion throughout the Southeast region. The brand has signed three new franchise agreements in the state. Each new franchise group brings diverse professional experience and a shared passion for community engagement, further advancing Chicken Salad Chick’s mission to spread its signature hospitality.

Franchise Owners Expanding Florida Prescence:

• Cathy & James Brown, and Allison & Stuart Gibson – Viera, Florida
  • Veteran entrepreneurs Cathy and James Brown, along with Allison and Stuart Gibson, are deepening Chicken Salad Chick’s presence along Florida’s east coast. The Browns bring 16 years of franchising experience, while James, a Marine Corps veteran, continues to lead with service-driven values. Their daughter Allison is following in their footsteps as a business owner, combining her background in sales and marketing with her husband Stuart’s passion for learning and growth. Together, the two families embody Chicken Salad Chick’s spirit of community and hospitality.
• Holly and Chris Eakes – Lakeland, Florida
  • Clearwater native Holly Eakes and her husband Chris bring a mix of restaurant roots and business leadership to the brand. Having grown up in her father’s restaurants, Holly developed a lifelong passion for hospitality, while Chris currently oversees IT operations for BayCare Health System. The Eakes family looks forward to introducing Chicken Salad Chick to the Largo community and furthering the brand’s presence in the Tampa Bay area.
• The Foundry Group – Orlando, Florida
  • Known for combining art and science in business, The Foundry Group will bring twelve new Chicken Salad Chick locations to central, Florida. With extensive experience in real estate, finance, and project management, the team was drawn to the brand’s proven business model and its focus on consistency, quality, and heartfelt service.

“We are excited to partner with business owners in a region of the nation where Chicken Salad Chick continues to thrive,” said Mark Verges, Vice President of Franchise Development at Chicken Salad Chick. “Each of these franchisees bring extensive business knowledge, unique backgrounds, and a genuine passion for the brand. We know they will be great representatives as we expand our footprint in Florida.”

SOURCE Chicken Salad Chick 

 

 

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