BREAK OUT BRAND CHICKEN SALAD CHICK PLANS EATERY NEAR USF

Chicken Salad Chick, one ofNation’s Restaurant News 2015 Breakout Brands*, has announced plans to open its first Tampa restaurant near the University of South Florida later this summer. Karmen Hayes of Florida Retail Partners, an X Team partner, brokered a 3,555 square foot lease for Chicken Salad Chick at University Collection in Tampa. The newest location for the fast casual eatery which serves 15 styles of chicken salad, soups, salads and desserts will be located at the corner of East Fowler Ave and Bruce B Downs Blvd, near the University of South Florida and University Square Mall.

“We’re excited to be opening our first Tampa Bay location near the USF Campus,” said company president Kevin Brown. “The endcap space will feature a great outside dining patio.” The local franchise will be run by Brad and Tammy Cochran.

The March/April issue of Cooking with Paula Deen magazine names Chicken Salad Chick as the top spot in the country to try chicken salad. “We are extremely honored to be featured in such an esteemed publication,” said founder Stacy Brown. “Our team strives to provide a true chicken salad experience to each of our guests, and we hope that this recognition will allow us to serve new guests in our growing number of restaurants across the Southeast!”