CHICKEN SALAD CHICK CONTINUES MINNESOTA GROWTH MOMENTUM, OPENING SECOND RESTAURANT IN STATE

Fast casual concept to celebrate grand opening in Maple Grove on November 17, offering free chicken salad for a year

ATLANTA, Nov. 4, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the opening of its second restaurant in The North Star State, located at 11615 Fountains Drive in The Fountains at Arbor Lakes shopping center. The local community is invited to celebrate this grand opening on Tuesday, November 17 when 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 Chicken Salad Chick is known for while taking advantage of various specials and giveaways. These include:

• Tuesday, November 17 – Free Chicken Salad for a Year to 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, November 18 – The first 50 guests to purchase a meal with two sides will receive a FREE Chick Tote Bag!**
• Thursday, November 19 – The first 50 guests to purchase a meal with two sides will receive a FREE 40oz Chick Tumbler!**
• Friday, November 20 – The first 50 guests to purchase a meal with two sides will receive a FREE Chick Hip Bag!**
• Saturday, November 21 – The first 50 guests to purchase a meal with two sides will receive a FREE Chick Beanie!**

Chicken Salad Chick of Maple Grove is owned and operated by the Coffey family, Minnesota natives with strong ties to professional basketball and their local community. Their franchise group, Starting Five LLC, includes Richard, Sheba, Sydney, Nia and Amir Coffey, each bringing a unique set of complementary strengths and experiences to the business.

The Coffeys are well known for their accomplishments on and off the court. Richard and Amir both played professionally in the NBA. Richard spent time with the Minnesota Timberwolves, while Amir played six seasons with the Los Angeles Clippers, and most recently for the Milwaukee Bucks and Phoenix Suns. Nia currently plays for the Minnesota Lynx in the WNBA, while Sydney previously played professional basketball overseas. Sheba also has basketball roots, making the sport a defining part of the family's story.

Chicken Salad Chick of Maple Grove marks the family's first franchise venture. An Army veteran and nonprofit CEO, Richard has extensive experience in leadership and community engagement. Sheba's background in real estate gives her skills in sales, networking and client relations, while Sydney contributes experience in territory management and business development. Nia and Amir bring discipline, strong work ethics, and high-performance mindsets cultivated throughout their professional basketball careers. Teamwork has been a central theme in the Coffey's lives, so together, they believe they can build a lasting business rooted in community, service and connection.

"Not only are my family and I excited to go into business together, but we're also grateful for the opportunity to invest in the Minnesota communities that have supported us throughout the years," said Richard Coffey, co-owner of Chicken Salad Chick of Maple Grove. "We were initially drawn to Chicken Salad Chick because of the brand's strong community focus, quality product, and growth potential. It aligned perfectly with our family values and desire to start a business that could deliver long-term value for both us and the community we call home. We're confident our local roots and community ties will help us introduce the brand to new and returning guests across Minnesota."

Chicken Salad Chick is known for its dozen-plus variety of made-from-scratch chicken salad flavors, fresh sides, gourmet soups, signature sandwiches, and desserts. The new Maple Grove restaurant offers in-restaurant and outdoor patio dining, take-out, third-party delivery, and catering options.

"We're thrilled to continue growing Chicken Salad Chick's footprint in Minnesota," said Scott Deviney, CEO and president of Chicken Salad Chick. "The Midwest, especially the Minneapolis market, presents such viable growth opportunities for us. With its strong sense of community, infamous hospitality and growing population, there are many cities like Maple Grove that are a natural fit for our brand. We're excited to partner with the Coffey family and look forward to seeing the positive impact they'll make both locally and statewide."

Giving back to the community is an important focus for the Maple Grove 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 Maple Grove, the restaurant will be raising money for the Nicholas P. Koenig HERO Foundation, a non-profit organization providing support to families affected by pediatric cancer.

Chicken Salad Chick of Maple Grove will be open seven days a week, from 10am – 8pm. For more information on giveaways and specials, visit the Maple Grove restaurant's Facebook. Visit www.chickensaladchick.com, and follow Chicken Salad Chick on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and trends.

*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 a meal with one side, 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. Not valid with any other offers. Limit 1 reward per guest present.

**Guest must be 16 years or older and purchase a meal with two sides. Limit 1 reward per guest present. Not valid with any other offers. In-restaurant only.

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 plus fresh sides, soups, sandwiches, desserts and catering, there's something for every guest and occasion. Chicken Salad Chick has grown to more than 350 restaurants across 27 states and continues its rapid expansion driven by a passionate network of franchise owners. The brand has earned consistent recognition from Entrepreneur, Franchise Times, Fast Casual, QSR, Southern Living, USA Today and Technomic, among others. Visit www.chickensaladchick.com to learn more.

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