CHICKEN SALAD CHICK CONTINUES KENTUCKY GROWTH MOMENTUM, OPENING FIRST RESTAURANT IN LEXINGTON'S HAMBURG SHOPPING AREA

Fast casual concept to celebrate grand opening on October 21, offering free chicken salad for a year

ATLANTA, Oct. 14, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the opening of a new restaurant at 1956 Bryant Road in Lexington. Known as one of Lexington's top shopping and dining destinations, Hamburg will now feature the city's first Chicken Salad Chick drive-thru.

The local community is invited to celebrate this grand opening on Tuesday, October 21, where the first 100 guests in line will win free chicken salad for a year*. During the grand opening week, guests can expect to experience the Southern hospitality that Chicken Salad Chick is known for, as well as a community focused mindset with various specials and giveaways. These include:

• Tuesday, October 21 – Free Chicken Salad for a Yearto the First 100 Guests – The first guest in line at 10am 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.*
• Wednesday, October 22 – The first 50 guests to purchase a Chick Trio will receive a FREE teal Chicken Salad Chick tote bag!**
• Thursday, October 23 – The first 50 guests at 10am and 6pm to purchase a Chick Meal will receive a FREE 20oz engraved Chick Tumbler!***
• Friday, October 24 – The first 50 guests to purchase a Chick Trio will receive a FREE red Chicken Salad Chick tote bag!**
• Saturday, October 25 – The first 50 guests to purchase a Chick Meal will receive a FREE Large Quick Chick on a future visit!***

Chicken Salad Chick of Lexington – Hamburg is owned and operated by Vickie Tranter, who brings more than 30 years of experience in foodservice and hospitality. Vickie opened her first Chicken Salad Chick in 2018 at 254 E Brannon Road in Nicholasville, which marked the very first Chicken Salad Chick restaurant in Kentucky. For the past seven years, the Nicholasville restaurant has proudly served the greater Lexington community. The new Hamburg location expands that reach into one of Lexington's most popular commercial and residential hubs, adding a convenient drive-thru to the dining experience.

Vickie's business background spans a wide range of concepts, including ownership and operation of Fazoli's restaurants to Hampton Inn, Holiday Inn, and Best Western hotels across Virginia and Ohio. She and her family currently also own an Auntie Anne's Pretzels in Lexington.

"I'm thrilled to be opening my second Chicken Salad Chick restaurant," said Vickie Tranter, franchise owner of Chicken Salad Chick of Lexington – Hamburg. "Over the past seven years, it's been amazing to see how the community has embraced us in Nicholasville, and we're so excited to bring that same experience to Hamburg. With our drive-thru, convenient catering options, and warm Southern hospitality, we look forward to serving even more guests across the greater Lexington area."

Chicken Salad Chick is known for its dozen-plus variety of made-from-scratch chicken salad flavors, fresh side salads, gourmet soups, signature sandwiches, and desserts. The new Lexington – Hamburg restaurant offers in-restaurant dining, drive-thru, take-out, third-party delivery, and catering options.

"We're pleased to continue growing Chicken Salad Chick's presence in the Bluegrass State," said Scott Deviney, CEO and president of Chicken Salad Chick. "What Vickie has built across the Lexington area with her Nicholasville restaurant has been tremendous. She and her team have created a loyal following through great food, genuine hospitality, and an outstanding catering program. Lexington's community spirit and strong business environment make it an ideal market for our continued growth, and we're excited to see Vickie bring that same success to Hamburg."

Giving back to the community is an important focus for the Lexington – Hamburg 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 Lexington, the restaurant will be raising money for Lexington Dream Factory, a non-profit organization that grants dreams to children ages 3-18 with critical or chronic illnesses in Lexington, southern and eastern Kentucky.

Chicken Salad Chick of Lexington – Hamburg will be open Monday – Saturday from 10am – 8pm. For more information, visit www.chickensaladchick.com. Follow Chicken Salad Chick on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and trends. 

For more information on giveaways and specials, visit:
https://www.facebook.com/ChickenSaladChickLexingtonKYHamburg/ 

*Guests should arrive early to secure a place in line. The first 100 guests must remain in line and download the Chicken Salad Chick app. Wi-Fi will not be available on site. Once the restaurant opens, guests will make a purchase of "The Chick" or anything of equal/greater value and enter a code in the Chicken Salad Chick app to officially secure their spot. If you leave the line for any reason, your spot will be awarded to the next guest in line. Guests will receive their first free Large Quick Chick electronically to their app the Monday following Grand Opening Day. Your reward will be valid for redemption for 30 days upon delivery. 

**Guest must be 16 years or older and must purchase the Chick Trio. Limit 1 reward per guest present. Not valid with any other offers. In restaurant only, not valid in drive-thru.

***Guests must be 16 years or older and must purchase the Chick Meal. Limit 1 reward per guest present. Not valid with any other offers. In restaurant only, not valid in drive-thru.

About Chicken Salad Chick  
Chicken Salad Chick serves full-flavored, Southern-style chicken salad made from scratch and served from the heart. With more than a dozen original chicken salad flavors as well as fresh side salads, gourmet soups, signature sandwiches and delicious desserts, Chicken Salad Chick's robust menu is a perfect fit for any guest. Founded in Auburn, Alabama, by Stacy and Kevin Brown, in 2008, Chicken Salad Chick has grown to more than 315 restaurants in 22 states. Today, under the leadership of Scott Deviney and the Chicken Salad Chick team, the brand is continuing its rapid expansion with both franchise and company locations. Chicken Salad Chick has received numerous accolades including rankings in the 2023 Entrepreneur Franchise 500, Franchise Times' Fast & Serious for the third consecutive year, Fast Casual's Top Movers and Shakers from 2018 to 2024, QSR's Best Franchise Deals in 2019, 2020, 2022 and 2024, and Franchise Business Review's Top Food Franchises list from 2019-2024. See www.chickensaladchick.com for additional information. 

Contact:
Alexis Paul
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954-893-9150
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