The fast-casual restaurant Chicken Salad Chicken is expanding its footprint in the Midwest region of its new restaurant in the Minneapolis area. This is an important step for the brand as it introduces its dining experience to the upper Midwest.

The Kofi family owns basketball legacy, behind the signed agreement that will bring the franchise to the area.

"We knew we wanted to do business with a brand we could all fall behind," Richard Coffey said.

"Chicken Salad Chicken stands out because of the support and communication we get from the team. It's not just a business risk, it's a family journey and we're happy to do it with a brand that feels the same."

The brand’s strategic growth plan includes opening ten locations by 2030, aiming at the development of Hennepin and Ramsey counties.

Chicken Salad Chicken sees opportunities for the Midwest market to grow in the open real estate landscape.

Mark Verges, vice president of franchise development, said: “We are delighted to have a passionate and community-driven family joining the Chicken Salad Chicken.

“They originate deep in Minnesota and are committed to giving back to them, which has allowed them to grow in the Midwest presence.”

Chicken Chicken Chick Chick Chick has been tapping into momentum since 2024, aiming to set a new record with franchise deals across the United States in 2025.

The chartered development team has identified Illinois, Iowa, Michigan, Minnesota, Ohio, Pennsylvania, West Virginia and Wisconsin as key areas of growth.

According to its 2024 Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD), the brand's unit count grew 13% year-on-year, reporting system-wide sales of more than $400 million, a 56% increase from 2021, with an average unit volume (AUV) of $1.48 million.

In addition to the Midwest expansion, Chicken Salad Chicken has recently announced plans to increase its presence in Texas in new exports in Temple.

“Chicken Salad Chicken Opens Ten New Restaurants in Minneapolis” was originally created and published by GlobalData-owned brand Dreddict Food Service.

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