Chicken Salad Chick Names Brian Lindley as Chief Development Officer to Accelerate Strategic Franchise Growth

April 14, 2026 // Franchising.com // ATLANTA, GA – Chicken Salad Chick announced today the appointment of Brian Lindley as Chief Development Officer. In this role, Lindley will lead the brand’s franchise development strategy, leveraging his extensive background in real estate, multi-unit growth, and restaurant franchising. 

Lindley brings decades of experience across a range of development environments. His career includes leadership roles with Chick-fil-A, BP and Restaurant Brands International (RBI), where he gained experience in site selection, dealmaking and scaling brands across diverse markets.

“I’m incredibly grateful to join a brand with so much heart and such a strong foundation,” said Brian Lindley, chief development officer, Chicken Salad Chick. “Driven by purpose and community impact, Chicken Salad Chick has built a truly special bond with both guests and franchise owners. I’m excited to help bring this unique dining experience to new markets across the country, while staying disciplined in how we grow, partnering with the right franchise owners and selecting the best locations to set them up for success.”

As Chief Development Officer, Lindley will focus on strengthening the brand’s franchise pipeline and development processes. He will also spearhead Chicken Salad Chick’s efforts to optimize restaurant formats to reduce space requirements, improve efficiency and lower occupancy costs. The brand has already signed agreements to open new locations in Nevada and New York this year. 

SOURCE Chicken Salad Chick

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