Chicken Salad Chick Expands to Cape Coral, Florida

Fast-casual brand opens fourth location in Southwest Florida, offering free chicken salad for a year to first 100 guests

Apr. 15, 2026 at 7:35pm

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Chicken Salad Chick, the national fast-casual chicken salad restaurant chain, has announced the opening of a new location in Cape Coral, Florida. The new restaurant, owned by multi-unit franchisees Scott Pace and Kendal Potesta, will celebrate its grand opening on April 29 with a variety of specials and giveaways, including free chicken salad for a year to the first 100 guests.

Why it matters

The expansion into Cape Coral marks Chicken Salad Chick's continued growth in Southwest Florida, where the brand has already established a strong presence. The new location will provide the local community with the brand's signature made-from-scratch chicken salad flavors, as well as fresh sides, soups, sandwiches, and desserts.

The details

The new Chicken Salad Chick of Cape Coral restaurant features a convenient drive-thru and will be open Monday through Saturday from 10am to 8pm. During the grand opening week, the first 100 guests in line on April 29 will receive one free large Quick Chick of chicken salad per week for an entire year. Other giveaways and specials will be offered throughout the week, including free Chick Coolers, Canvas Tote Bags, and Stainless Steel Tumblers.

  • The new Chicken Salad Chick location in Cape Coral, Florida will celebrate its grand opening on Wednesday, April 29, 2026.
  • The first 100 guests in line at 10am on April 29 will receive one free large Quick Chick of chicken salad per week for a year.

The players

Chicken Salad Chick

A national fast-casual restaurant chain known for its made-from-scratch chicken salad flavors, fresh sides, soups, sandwiches, and desserts.

Scott Pace and Kendal Potesta

The husband-and-wife duo who own and operate the new Chicken Salad Chick location in Cape Coral, as well as three other Chicken Salad Chick restaurants in Southwest Florida.

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What they’re saying

“Our love for Chicken Salad Chick began during a special time in our lives – when Kendal was expecting our first child. Chicken salad was one of the only foods she craved, so Chicken Salad Chick quickly became part of our routine after her appointments.”

— Scott Pace, Co-owner of Chicken Salad Chick Cape Coral

“We're excited to continue expanding Chicken Salad Chick's presence in Florida alongside Scott and Kendal. Cape Coral is a vibrant, fast growing, and family-friendly city that's well-suited for our brand. Scott and Kendal are also the perfect partners to lead our growth in Southwest Florida.”

— Scott Deviney, President and CEO of Chicken Salad Chick

What’s next

The new Chicken Salad Chick location in Cape Coral will hold its grand opening celebration on April 29, 2026, with the first 100 guests in line receiving free chicken salad for a year.

The takeaway

Chicken Salad Chick's expansion into Cape Coral, Florida demonstrates the brand's continued growth in the Southwest Florida market, driven by passionate franchise owners who are committed to providing the local community with fresh, flavorful food and warm hospitality.