Chicken Salad Chick Will Open in Mid-City in 2027
The fast-casual restaurant will debut at 301 N. Carrollton Ave. in January 2027.
Updated on Sept. 24, 2026 in Openings & Closings
Live Poll
Do you generally welcome new chain restaurant locations in your local neighborhood?
Franchisees Bill and Anne DiPaola are set to open a new Chicken Salad Chick restaurant in the Mid-City neighborhood of New Orleans in January 2027. The new location aims to serve a centralized customer base in the city and is scheduled to open in time for Carnival.
Why it matters
The expansion reflects the owners' strategy to grow their local footprint following their successful operation of a high-volume location in Metairie. This new site is intended to capture a wider audience in the New Orleans market.
The new restaurant will create at least 30 jobs at its 301 N. Carrollton Ave. site, joining a brand that currently operates more than 350 locations nationwide.
The players
Bill DiPaola
He is a restaurant franchisee who operates multiple Chicken Salad Chick locations in the New Orleans area.
Anne DiPaola
She is a restaurant franchisee partnering with Bill DiPaola to expand the chain's local presence.
Chicken Salad Chick
This fast-casual restaurant chain specializes in various chicken salad recipes and operates over 350 units across the United States.
The details
The restaurant will feature a small patio facing the Endymion parade route and interior decor highlighted by black-and-white photographs of local landmarks. Following the launch, the franchisees are weighing additional sites across the West Bank, Kenner, Harahan, and River Ridge.
Timeline
January 2025: Bill and Anne DiPaola assumed control of an existing Slidell franchise location.
January 2027: The new Mid-City restaurant is scheduled to open.
Carnival 2027: The target season for the grand opening in New Orleans.
Market Landscape
This opening continues the broader expansion of fast-casual dining franchises throughout the New Orleans metropolitan area. It aligns with the current growth strategy of scaling high-volume operations into dense, high-traffic urban corridors.
The new location will introduce at least 30 local jobs to the Mid-City neighborhood. Residents and parade-goers can expect a new dining option specifically situated to overlook the Endymion route.
The takeaway
Franchisees are looking to capitalize on existing local success by targeting high-traffic areas near major parade routes. The expansion demonstrates a clear preference for centralized locations that draw both daily residents and seasonal festival crowds.
Further reading
For more on local business development, visit Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by New Orleans CityBusiness.
Live Poll
Do you generally welcome new chain restaurant locations in your local neighborhood?
