# Drive-Thru Chicken Salad Restaurants Chicken Salad Chick Relocates to Incorporate a Drive-Thru By Elena Rahman | Published 2021-10-08 | Lifestyle Source: Trend Hunter, https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-salad-chick References: [prnewswire](https://www.prnewswire.com/news-releases/chicken-salad-chick-relocates-mount-pleasant-restaurant-to-upgraded-location-with-all-new-drive-thru-and-expanded-seating-301395586.html) & [chickensaladchick](https://www.chickensaladchick.com/) [Chicken Salad Chick](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-salad) is the nation's only fast and casual chicken salad restaurant. After five years of operating in Northcutt Plaza Shopping Center, the restaurant announced that it is reopening to a relocated restaurant in Mount Pleasant, South Carolina. The brand moved to a larger space to accommodate more hungry customers. Moreover, the new location features a [drive-thru](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/techdriven-drivethru) for on-the-go chicken salad needs. During Chicken Salad Chick's reopening week, guests will experience Southern hospitality with special giveaways. On Wednesday, October 20th, the first 100 guests will receive one large Quick Chick of chicken salad per month for one year. On Thursday, the first 50 guests to purchase a Chick Special will receive a free tote bag. On Friday, October 22nd, guests can enjoy [BOGO](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/nashville-hot-chicken-menu) Quick Chicks. On Saturday, select guests will receive a free Chick cooler. Image Credit: Shutterstock ## Trend Insights (Trend Hunter) - Score: 2.8/10 - Popularity: 19% | Activity: 56% | Freshness: 10% - Audience gender: 50% men, 50% women - Primary generations: Millennial - Top markets: North America ## Categories [Trend Hunter](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends) > [Lifestyle](https://www.trendhunter.com/lifestyle) > [Food](https://www.trendhunter.com/food) ## Key Themes ### What Makes This Trend Stand Out - **Drive-thru Restaurants:** Incorporating drive-thru into fast-casual restaurants is a trend that could attract millennial customers who value convenience, speed, and quality food. - **Special Giveaways:** Offering special giveaways or promotions during restaurant openings or relocation is a trend that could attract new customers and generate buzz. - **Fast and Casual Dining:** Fast and casual dining has become a trend and a disruptive innovation opportunity that meets the needs of customers who seek healthy, fresh, and customizable menu options on-the-go. ### Sectors Adopting This - **Fast Food Industry:** Fast food restaurants could incorporate healthier and customized menu options, as well as a drive-thru service to compete and meet the demands of customers who seek quality food and convenience. - **Fast-casual Industry:** Fast-casual restaurant chains could explore incorporating drive-thru services and special promotions to attract new customers and generate excitement around their brand during openings or relocations. - **Hospitality Industry:** Hotels or resorts could transform their dining experiences into fast-casual or drive-thru services, which could benefit from being located near busy roads or highways and offer more convenient and efficient meal options for travelers. ## Related on Trend Hunter - [Chicken Salad QSR Promotions](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-salad.md) - [Portable Chicken Salad Wraps](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-salad-wraps.md) - [Salad-Based Restaurant Drive-Thrus](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/just-salad-1.md) - [Melty Chicken Salad Sandwiches](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chick-melt.md) - [Restaurant-Branded Food Charities](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/giving-card.md) - [Mobile Drive-Thru Lanes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chick-fil-a-2.md) - [Watermelon Iced Teas](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/watermelon-iced-tea.md) - [QSR-Made Chocolate Cakes](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/chicken-salad-chick-1.md) - [Mediterranean-Style Chicken Salads](https://www.trendhunter.com/trends/greek-goddess.md)