Chicken Salad Chick Expands Colorado Footprint with Denver Tech Center Location
Event summary
- Chicken Salad Chick opens its eighth Colorado location in Denver Tech Center on March 4, 2026.
- The restaurant is owned and operated by Maureen McFerson, marking her second location after Littleton.
- Grand opening includes promotional giveaways and community fundraising for Make-A-Wish® Colorado.
- Chicken Salad Chick now operates over 325 restaurants across 22 states.
The big picture
Chicken Salad Chick's expansion into Denver Tech Center aligns with its strategy to strengthen its Western presence. The move targets a high-traffic business district, reflecting a broader trend in fast-casual dining to capitalize on urban professional lunch markets. With over 325 locations, the brand continues to grow through franchise partnerships, leveraging local operators like Maureen McFerson to drive regional market penetration.
What we're watching
- Market Penetration
- How Chicken Salad Chick will leverage Denver Tech Center's business hub status to drive foot traffic and brand awareness.
- Franchisee Performance
- Whether Maureen McFerson can replicate her Littleton success in the more competitive Denver Tech Center market.
- Western Expansion
- The pace at which Chicken Salad Chick will continue expanding its Western U.S. footprint beyond Colorado.
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