Chicken Salad Chick to Make Its Minnesota Debut This July

July 14, 2026 // Franchising.com // Atlanta, GA – Chicken Salad Chick announced the opening of a restaurant. The location in Cedar Marketplace. The local community is invited to celebrate the grand opening on Tuesday, July 28.

During the grand opening week, guests can expect to experience the Southern hospitality Chicken Salad Chick is known for while taking advantage of various specials and giveaways. These include:

• Tuesday, July 28 – Free Chicken Salad for a Year to the First 100 Guests – The first guest in line at 10:30am will receive one FREE large Quick Chick of chicken salad per week for an entire year. The next 99 guests in line will receive one FREE large Quick Chick of chicken salad per month for a year. Also, the first 50 guests at 5pm will receive a FREE Chick Stadium Cup!*
• Wednesday, July 29 – The first 25 guests at 10:30am or 5pm to purchase a meal with two sides will receive a FREE 16oz Chick Tumbler!**
• Thursday, July 30 – The first 25 guests at 10:30am or 5pm to purchase a meal with two sides will receive a FREE 40oz Chick Tumbler!**
• Friday, July 31 – The first 25 guests at 10:30am or 5pm to purchase a meal with two sides will receive a FREE 20z Chick Tumbler!**
• Saturday, August 1 – The first 25 guests at 10:30am or 5pm to purchase two large Quick Chicks will receive a FREE Chick Small Teal Cooler!***

Chicken Salad Chick of Apple Valley is proudly owned and operated by husband-and-wife team, Mike and Mandi Boogerd, who have called Apple Valley home for the past 23 years.

Prior to franchising with Chicken Salad Chick, Mike worked as a product owner at Optum in the healthcare industry, while Mandi spent her career in special education helping students grow both in and beyond the classroom. Ready for a new challenge beyond the corporate world, Mike pursued his dream of entrepreneurship, with Mandi supporting him at every turn. Together, the Boogerds have been active supporters of community events and local food banks. Their vision is to build a business that not only serves great food but creates meaningful connections and gives back to the community they love.

“Mandi and I are excited to open the very first Chicken Salad Chick restaurant in Minnesota,” said Mike Boogerd, co-owner of Chicken Salad Chick of Apple Valley. “When we tried Chicken Salad Chick in Chicago last year, we were instantly hooked. Not only did the brand have such a unique product, but we recognized an opportunity to introduce something new and exciting to our fellow Minnesotans. We believe The Chick’s menu will resonate here and look forward to serving the Apple Valley community soon!”

The restaurant offers in-restaurant and outdoor dining, take-out, delivery, and catering options.

“Entering Minnesota is an incredible milestone for the Chicken Salad Chick team,” said Scott Deviney, CEO and president of Chicken Salad Chick. “Minnesota has always been a priority development area for us because of its diverse economy and strong business presence, both with small businesses and larger corporations. We’re thrilled to partner with the Boogerds and know they’ll uphold Chicken Salad Chick’s mission to ‘Spread Joy, Enrich Lives, and Serve Others’ in Apple Valley.”

Giving back to the community is an important focus for the Apple Valley team and the Chicken Salad Chick brand, which established the CSC Foundation to support CURE Childhood Cancer and local food banks with fundraisers throughout the year. As part of pre-opening Friends & Family events in Apple Valley, the restaurant will be raising money for Messiah Community Food Shelf, an emergency food distribution center servicing residents in Dakota County and operated by Messiah Lutheran Church and 360 Communities.

Chicken Salad Chick of Apple Valley will be open Monday – Saturday from 10:30am – 8pm. For more information on giveaways and specials, visit the Apple Valley restaurant’s Facebook. 

SOURCE Chicken Salad Chick

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