Chicken Salad Chick will open its first Cleveland-area restaurant in Fairview Park with giveaways, community partnerships, and a year’s worth of chicken salad for the first 100 guests.
- Chicken Salad Chick opens a new location in Fairview Park, Cleveland.
- The first 100 guests receive free chicken salad for a year.
- The Fitches bring 40 years of experience to the new franchise.
Chicken Salad Chick is expanding into Northeast Ohio with its first Cleveland-area restaurant, scheduled to open August 25 at Westgate Shopping Center in Fairview Park. The fast-casual chain is using a high-profile grand-opening campaign to introduce the brand to local diners and establish an early presence in the market.
The opening promotion is designed to draw significant traffic. The first 100 guests will receive free chicken salad for a year, while additional giveaways throughout opening week will include branded tote bags, tumblers, and other merchandise. The company is positioning the launch as both a restaurant opening and a community event intended to encourage repeat visits beyond the first day.
The new location is owned by Doug and Angela Fitch, who bring nearly 40 years of combined experience in food service and sales. The couple said their decision to join the franchise system was inspired by a visit to Florida, where they first encountered the brand and saw an opportunity to introduce its Southern-style menu and hospitality-focused approach to the Cleveland area.
Chicken Salad Chick President Scott Deviney said the company views Cleveland’s dining scene as a strong fit for the concept, citing the region’s active restaurant market and appetite for distinctive fast-casual offerings. The Fairview Park restaurant is expected to serve a broad customer base that includes local families, shoppers, and office workers in the surrounding commercial district.
The brand is also emphasizing its community involvement through support of the CSC Foundation, which focuses on hunger relief and local charitable initiatives. Company leaders say that connection to community causes remains an important part of the franchise’s identity as it enters new markets.
Restaurant openings increasingly rely on coordinated local marketing to sustain momentum after the ribbon cutting. Through Gorilla Dash, franchise operators can organize launch campaigns, promotional offers, and customer engagement activities using Competitions and Promotions, helping new locations maintain visibility and build stronger customer relationships during their early growth phase.
Key Facts:
| Grand Opening Date | The restaurant opens on August 25th at the Westgate Shopping Center, Fairview Park. |
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| Promotional Giveaways | First 100 guests receive free chicken salad for a year; other giveaways include tote bags and tumblers. |
| Ownership | Owned by Doug and Angela Fitch, who have a combined experience of nearly 40 years in the restaurant and sales industry. |
| Community Engagement | Fundraising efforts will support local charities such as Prayers From Maria. |
| Dining Options | Offers in-restaurant dining, take-out, third-party delivery, and catering. |
| Chicken Salad Chick Origin | Founded in Auburn, Alabama, renowned for its diverse chicken salad flavors. |
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