Published by Viera Voice – October 16,2025
Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad restaurant concept, announced today the opening of its newest restaurant in Viera, located at 1995 Viera Blvd., Suite #101. The local community is invited to celebrate this grand opening on Tuesday, Oct. 21, where the first 100 guests in line will win free chicken salad for a year*. During the grand opening week, guests can expect to experience the Southern hospitality that Chicken Salad Chick is known for, as well as a community focused mindset with various specials and giveaways. These include:
- Tuesday, Oct. 21 – Free Chicken Salad for a Year to the First 100 Guests – The first guest in line at 10:30am will receive one FREE large Quick Chick of chicken salad per week for an entire year. The next 99 guests in line will receive one FREE large Quick Chick of chicken salad per month for a year.*
- Wednesday, Oct. 22 – The first 50 guests to purchase a Chick Trio will receive a FREE Large Chick Cooler!**
- Thursday, Oct. 23 – The first 50 guests to purchase a Chick Trio will receive a FREE Red Picnic Blanket!**
- Friday, Oct. 24 – The first 50 guests to purchase a Chick Trio will receive a FREE 40oz. Chick Tumbler with lid & straw!**
- Saturday, Oct. 25 – The first 50 guests to purchase a Chick Trio will receive a FREE Teal Cooler and Large Quick Chick on a future visit!**
Chicken Salad Chick of Viera is owned and operated by franchise owners, Cathy Brown and Allison Gibson. This restaurant marks the second location for the mother-daughter team, supported by their husbands, James Brown and Stuart Gibson, who also serve as partners. Before signing on as a franchise owners with Chicken Salad Chick, Cathy served as general manager of high-volume vision centers, while Allison worked in the dental field. Combined, the family brings over 40 years of experience in customer service and team leadership to their new endeavor.
“We are so excited to bring another Chicken Salad Chick to Brevard County,” said Cathy Brown, franchise owner of Chicken Salad Chick of Viera. “We’ve been welcomed with open arms once already with our last opening in Melbourne. We’re thrilled to be joining the Viera community and can’t wait to share Chicken Salad Chick’s signature Southern hospitality with our new friends and neighbors.”
Chicken Salad Chick is known for its dozen-plus variety of made-from-scratch chicken salad flavors, fresh side salads, gourmet soups, signature sandwiches, and desserts. The new Viera restaurant offers in-restaurant and outdoor patio dining, curbside pick-up, take-out, third-party delivery, and catering options.
“We’re excited to continue growing Chicken Salad Chick’s presence in Florida alongside Cathy and Allison,” said Scott Deviney, president and CEO of Chicken Salad Chick. “Viera is a vibrant and family-oriented community. Cathy and Allison are a great fit to lead our growth in Central Coastal Florida, bringing strong leadership, expertise, and a true passion for hospitality to the restaurant and the Viera community.”
Giving back to the community is an important focus for the Viera team and the Chicken Salad Chick brand, which established the CSC Foundation to support CURE Childhood Cancer and local food banks with fundraisers throughout the year. As part of pre-opening Friends & Family events in Viera, the restaurant will be raising money for The Children’s Hunger Project, which provides weekend meals and fights childhood hunger and malnutrition during the school year in Brevard County.
Chicken Salad Chick of Viera will be open Monday – Saturday from 10:30 am – 8 pm.