Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, has opened its first location in Gainesville. The new restaurant is located at 1122 Dawsonville Highway. This location is owned and operated by new franchisee team Bob and Penny Wiggins, and marks the 70th Chicken Salad Chick restaurant to open across the Southeast.   

During grand opening week, guests will enjoy southern hospitality through giveaways and specials at the new Chicken Salad Chick restaurant:

• Wednesday, June 14 – Water Bottle Wednesday – The first 100 guests to purchase The Chick will receive a free 30 oz. Chick Stainless Steel Tumbler.
• Thursday, June 15 – Thirsty Thursday – The first 100 guests to purchase The Chick will receive a free large drink and Chick Coozie.
• Friday, June 16 – Free Scoop Friday – The first 100 guests receive a free scoop of Classic Carol.**
• Saturday, June 17 – The first 100 guests to purchase two large Quick Chicks will receive a free small Chick Cooler. 

The Wiggins bring 20 years of restaurant industry experience to the Chicken Salad Chick family. In addition to their prior experience, Bob Wiggins was also involved in the commercial real estate industry. Their first taste of Chicken Salad Chick came after Penny Wiggins and founder Stacy Brown met on a trip to Florida seven years ago. After learning more about the brand's inspiring story, the Wiggins' were sold on the unique concept and made the business decision to return back to the restaurant industry. As Georgia natives, Bob and Penny are very involved in the local community and reside in Cartersville with their seven children and 12 grandchildren. 

"Prior to our introduction to the Chicken Salad Chick concept, we had no plans on returning to the restaurant industry following two decades as restaurant owners and operators," said Bob Wiggins. "After witnessing the brands tremendous growth rate and ongoing success, we realized there was a great opportunity with the emerging company and were excited to jump back into the industry. The demographics and growing economy in the Gainesville market make it the perfect location for a concept like Chicken Salad Chick, and we're thrilled to be joining the family. We look forward to opening our doors and introducing the same impeccable hospitality, southern culture and unique dining experience that attracted us to brand with the local Gainesville community and residents for many years to come."