News Summary
Dalton, Georgia is set to welcome a new Chicken Salad Chick location at 324 Northgate Drive, featuring a diverse menu focused on chicken salad. The grand opening will offer the first 100 guests free chicken salad for a year, along with various dining options and community activities. Managed by experienced owners from RLM Restaurant Group, this location aims to serve the local community while also engaging in philanthropy through initiatives like fundraising for a local nonprofit.
Dalton, Georgia is set to welcome a new Chicken Salad Chick location on September 30, 2025. The restaurant will be situated at 324 Northgate Drive and aims to serve the local community with a diverse menu centered around chicken salad.
The grand opening event promises to be exciting for the first 100 guests in line, as they will receive free chicken salad for a year. To take part in this offer, guests must be 16 years or older, remain in line, and download the Chicken Salad Chick app, in addition to making a purchase.
This location is owned and operated by Lanier and Rod McLeod of the RLM Restaurant Group in partnership with Brett Brandenburg and Amy Feehery. The McLeod couple has a significant track record with Chicken Salad Chick, having opened their first location in Warner Robins, Georgia, in 2016. Now, with the Dalton opening, they are expanding their footprint to a total of six locations, including establishments in Newnan, Carrollton, Macon, and Milledgeville.
The new restaurant will feature a menu boasting over a dozen chicken salad flavors alongside side salads, gourmet soups, signature sandwiches, and desserts, catering to a variety of tastes. The dining options available will include both in-restaurant and outdoor patio dining, a drive-thru service, take-out, third-party delivery, and catering services.
The location will operate from Monday through Saturday from 10:30 AM to 8 PM, making it convenient for guests to enjoy their meals any day of the week. To celebrate the grand opening, the restaurant will host a week-long series of activities, giveaways, and community engagement initiatives aimed at fostering connections within Dalton.
The Chicken Salad Chick brand is not just focused on business; it also has a strong commitment to community service through the CSC Foundation, which supports CURE Childhood Cancer and local food banks. Additionally, during a pre-opening Friends & Family event, the Dalton location will raise funds for City of Refuge Dalton, a local nonprofit organization dedicated to helping individuals and families in need.
Chicken Salad Chick is making waves nationally, with 310 restaurants across 22 states and a continual growth of franchise locations. This new restaurant aligns with the community’s deep-seated Southern values and sense of tradition, emphasizing the brand’s commitment to providing not just meals, but a familiar and welcoming experience for diners.
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