Chicken Salad Chick Names Chief Development Officer

Brian Lindley, a seasoned real estate and franchise development leader, has been appointed chief development officer at the growing chicken salad restaurant Chicken Salad Chick.

Brian Lindley

Lindley will lead the 330-unit brand’s franchise development strategy, leveraging his background in real estate, multiunit growth and restaurant franchising to support its national expansion. He’ll focus on strengthening the brand’s franchise pipeline, enhancing development processes and unlocking new opportunities in high-growth regions including the Midwest, Northeast and Western U.S.

He also will spearhead efforts to optimize restaurant formats to reduce space requirements, improve efficiency and lower occupancy costs, while expanding flexibility in site selection across retail spaces and non-traditional venues, notes the release.

“I’m excited to help bring this unique dining experience to new markets across the country, while staying disciplined in how we grow, partnering with the right franchise owners and selecting the best locations to set them up for success,” Lindley says.

This year, Chicken Salad Chick expects to open units in Nevada and New York, among other markets.