Chicken Salad Chick, the nation's only southern inspired, fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced it will be expanding in Georgia with its first location in Athens. The new restaurant will celebrate its grand opening on Tuesday, Sept. 20 and is located at 196 Alps Road in Beechwood Promenade. This location marks the 13^th Chicken Salad Chick location in Georgia, and the sixth location for Origin Development Group, an Atlanta-based restaurant development fund founded by Darren DeVore and Lauren Fernandez.

During grand opening week, guests will enjoy southern hospitality through giveaways and specials at the new Chicken Salad Chick restaurant:

• Tuesday, Sept. 20 – The first 100 guests to order will receive a "Meet the Chicks" tasting card. For sixteen weeks, guests can try one free scoop of the chicken salad 'flavor of the week', allowing guests a chance to taste every Chicken Salad Chick flavor.

• Wednesday, Sept. 21 – The first 100 guests to order a Chick Special receive a free scoop of their choice.

• Thursday, Sept. 22 – The first 100 guests to order will receive a complimentary Chicken Salad Chick coozie.

• Friday, Sept. 23 – Guests who purchase two Quick Chicks will receive a free cooler*.

• Saturday, Sept. 24 – Guests who spend $40 receive a limited edition stainless steel chick tumbler.

"Darren and I are thrilled to bring Chicken Salad Chick's great food and southern hospitality to Athens," said Lauren Fernandez, President of Origin Development Group. "The great success we've already experienced in the Atlanta market is a testament to the high demand for freshly made food, served with Southern hospitality," added Darren DeVore, CEO of Origin Development Group. "As a University of Georgia alumnus I am thrilled by the outpouring of support from the Athens community and look forward to serving our fresh, homemade recipes for many years to come."

Chicken Salad Chick in Athens will be open Monday – Saturday from 10:30 a.m. – 8 p.m.