Mark Verges

Mark Verges is the Vice President of Franchise Development at Chicken Salad Chick, the nation’s only fast casual chicken salad concept with 250+ locations nationwide. He is focused on building upon the brand’s impressive growth momentum to mentor his development team and further enhance franchise recruitment strategies.

As a distinguished leader in the franchising industry with more than two decades of invaluable experience in QSR franchising operations, business revenue expansion and company development, Verges is an expert at driving growth and fostering success at every level. Verges previously served as the Director of Franchise and Restaurant Location Development at Ballard Brands, the parent company of PJ’s Coffee New Orleans. In this role, he demonstrated exceptional leadership by overseeing franchise location development, capital expenditure projects, brand expansion, and real estate for nearly 250 franchised units and licensed concepts.

Throughout his career, Verges has established a remarkable track record of achieving business and people growth through expert management, mentorship, and an unparalleled understanding of the food service and franchise industries. His strategic vision and commitment to excellence make him a valuable asset to Chicken Salad Chick, where he continues to drive franchise development and propel the brand to new heights.