Chicken salad chain to open first Dublin location

DUBLIN, Ohio (WCMH) -- A fast-casual chicken salad restaurant is expanding with another central Ohio location in Dublin.

Chicken Salad Chicken will launch a new restaurant at the Shoppes at River Ridge in Dublin, the chain announced late last month. Set to open in early 2026, the 2,552-square-foot restaurant will be located at 4345 W. Dublin Granville Road, south of State Route 161 and east of Riverside Drive.

Jen Crichfield, franchise owner of Chicken Salad Chick, said in a statement, "as a lifelong member of the Columbus area," she is "thrilled to have opportunity to grow in a place so close to home."

"I am grateful to our hard-working team and loyal guests for making this dream a reality," she said. "Chicken Salad Chick is all about warm hospitality, fresh flavors, and community, and we can't wait to share that experience with our neighbors in Dublin. I look forward to an exciting new year filled with even more opportunities to serve you fresh, made-from-scratch chicken salad."

Chicken Salad Chick is known for its made-from-scratch menu featuring more than a dozen original chicken salad flavors, like the hickory-smoked "Barbie-Q" and the "Fancy Nancy" with Fuji apples, seedless grapes and pecans. A selection of pimento cheese, soups, salads and sides round out the chain's offerings.

"We're thrilled to welcome Chicken Salad Chick to the Shoppes at River Ridge," said Zach
Graham, senior vice president of commercial real estate and leasing at Crawford Hoying,
owner and landlord at Shoppes at River Ridge. "This concept perfectly aligns with the
experience we strive to provide residents, office workers and visitors alike."

The chain operates several other central Ohio locations, including in Westerville, New Albany and Grandview Crossing. Additional details about the upcoming Dublin restaurant, including official opening dates, will be announced in the coming months.