Chick-N-Grill is landing at Pierre’s this month between Taylor Hall and the Old Forestry Building.
Construction on Pierre’s Landing will be completed this week, and the new restaurant is set to open Jan. 31, said David Heidke, LSU Dining and Concessions director.
Chick-N-Grill is a “fast, casual” restaurant that serves fresh, flame-broiled chicken, wraps and build-your-own bowls and salads.
“It’s all very healthy,” Heidke said. “There’s very little fried food, and everything is made there.”
Chick-N-Grill’s products contain no MSG or trans-fat in any menu items, and the restaurant serves no frozen food, according to the company website.
“I feel like campus dining has declined in the past year. We need more variety,” said Chris Linder, Spanish junior. “There’s a large group of students that would be interested.”
The only other Chick-N-Grill locations are in southern Florida, according to the company website.
“We wanted to bring [Chick-N-Grill] here because it’s very popular on college campuses,” Heidke said. “We don’t have anything like it.”
The restaurant also strives to have a positive impact on the community.
Chick-N-Grill is certified by the Green Restaurant Association and practices a “Live-N-Green” campaign in an effort to lighten its environmental footprint.
“We were the first Hispanic-owned restaurant to be certified by the Green Restaurant Association,” said Chick-N-Grill President and Founder Walter Rios. “Our philosophy is to lead by example.”
Part of the campaign is educating people about environmental awareness. Chick-N-Grill will provide fliers on-site for students on how to “green” their lives and sponsor educational events, Rios said.
“I wanted to make a difference and leave behind a better world,” Rios said.
 
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