{"id":53649,"date":"2025-01-23T03:23:53","date_gmt":"2025-01-23T08:23:53","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/?p=53649"},"modified":"2025-01-23T03:24:09","modified_gmt":"2025-01-23T08:24:09","slug":"chicken-salad-chick-coming-to-lakeland","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/2025\/01\/23\/chicken-salad-chick-coming-to-lakeland\/","title":{"rendered":"Chicken Salad Chick Coming to Lakeland"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chicken Salad Chick announced today that it is once again expanding in Florida, opening in Lakeland in the Lakeland South shopping center located at 5216 S Florida Avenue. The Lakeland community is invited to celebrate this grand opening on Tuesday, February 4 where the first 100 guests in line will win free chicken salad for a year*.<\/p>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-image\">\n<figure class=\"aligncenter size-full is-resized\"><img data-recalc-dims=\"1\" data-dominant-color=\"b49a69\" data-has-transparency=\"false\" loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"262\" height=\"193\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1110px) 100vw, 1110px\" src=\"https:\/\/i0.wp.com\/lakelandgazette.info\/news\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/01\/images-9.webp?resize=262%2C193&#038;ssl=1\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-53652 not-transparent\" style=\"--dominant-color: #b49a69; width:637px;height:auto\"\/><\/figure>\n<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During grand opening week, local guests can expect to experience the Southern hospitality that Chicken Salad Chick is known for with specials and giveaways that include:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Tuesday, February 4 \u2013 Free Chicken Salad for a Year to the first 100 Guests \u2013 The first guest in line will receive one large Quick Chick of chicken salad per week for an entire year. The next 99 guests in line receive one large Quick Chick of chicken salad per month for a year.* Guests should arrive early to secure a place in line.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Wednesday, February 5 \u2013 The first 50 guests to purchase a Chick Trio receive a FREE Chicken Salad Chick 40oz Tumbler!<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Thursday, February 6\u2013 The first 50 guests to purchase a Chick Trio receive a FREE Chicken Salad Chick Canvas Tote Bag.**<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Friday, February 7 \u2013 The first 50 guests to purchase two Large Quick Chicks receive a FREE Chicken Salad Small Chick Cooler.**<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Saturday, February 8 \u2013 The first 50 guests to purchase a Large Quick Chick receive a FREE Large Quick Chick on their next visit.**<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The newest Chick in the Sunshine State is owned and operated by Holly and Chris Eakes. This marks the couple\u2019s first franchise together. With Chris\u2019s MBA and sharp business acumen, paired with Holly\u2019s hands-on experience working in her father\u2019s restaurant franchise, the couple brings a wealth of expertise to the table. Their journey with the brand began five years ago when they tried Chicken Salad Chick for the first time and fell in love. Although they weren\u2019t actively seeking to open a restaurant, the exceptional food, inviting atmosphere, and friendly staff inspired them to bring the dining experience to the area.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cAfter experiencing the magic of Chicken Salad Chick, Chris and I knew it was the perfect opportunity for us to invest,\u201d said Holly Eakes, franchise owner of Chicken Salad Chick of Lakeland. \u201cLakeland and Polk County are growing rapidly, and my father\u2019s success with his local restaurant franchise gave us the confidence we needed to sign on. Plus, learning that the brand originated in Auburn, where I went to school, was the cherry on top! We can\u2019t wait to bring these delicious menu items to our neighbors and operate a concept we truly believe in!\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">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 Lakeland restaurant features in-restaurant dining, take-out, third-party delivery, and catering options.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cWe\u2019re proud to continue expanding Chicken Salad Chick\u2019s footprint across Florida, a key state in our national growth strategy,\u201d said Scott Deviney, president and CEO of Chicken Salad Chick. \u201cWe\u2019re also happy to welcome the Eakes to the Chicken Salad Chick family. We\u2019re confident they\u2019ll embody our values of spreading joy, enriching lives, and serving others. We look forward to seeing the positive impact they\u2019ll have in the community and how they\u2019ll make Chicken Salad Chick a go-to dining destination for locals.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Giving back to the community is an important focus for the Lakeland 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 &amp; Family events in Lakeland, the restaurant will be raising money for kidsPACK, a nonpro\ufb01t organization with a mission to feed less fortunate children in Polk County and beyond.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chicken Salad Chick of Lakeland will be open Monday \u2013 Saturday from 10:30 am \u2013 8 pm. For more information, visit <a href=\"http:\/\/www.chickensaladchick.com\">www.chickensaladchick.com<\/a>. Follow Chicken Salad Chick on Facebook and Instagram for the latest news and trends.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">*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 \u201cThe Chick\u201d 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.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">**Must download the CSC App and be 16 years or older to purchase. Not valid with any other offers. Limit 1 reward per guest present. 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