Fast casual restaurant concept Chicken Salad Chick will open its first location in Granbury, in the US state of Texas, on 29 July 2025.

Situated at 1440 E Highway 377, the new establishment will offer a series of exclusive deals and giveaways on opening day.

The first 100 customers will receive free chicken salad for a year.

The Granbury location marks the first venture for entrepreneurial couple Mark Blessing and Amanda Krause, and the first Chicken Salad Chick restaurant in Hood County.

Blessing and Krause are set to expand the brand further with locations in Stephenville and Abilene.

Blessing stated: "I've lived in Granbury for 15 years and operated a business here for more than two decades – this town is home. It's a dynamic, growing city full of great people, and just a fun place to be.

“Chicken Salad Chick's mission to spread joy, enrich lives and serve others aligns perfectly with the culture we've built in our other business, and we look forward to continuing that spirit here."

In-restaurant seating, take-out, catering services and third-party delivery will all be offered at the Granbury site.

Chicken Salad Chick CEO and president Scott Deviney stated: "We are eagerly building on our current momentum in the state of Texas and look forward to continued growth with Mark, Amanda and their team.”

Chicken Salad Chick offers made-from-scratch chicken salad flavours, signature sandwiches, side salads, gourmet soups and desserts.

Since its inception in 2008 by Stacy and Kevin Brown, the brand has expanded to 305 restaurants across 22 states.

In June 2025, the brand extended its reach to Kansas, opening its first outlet in the state at 9222 Metcalf Ave., Overland Park.