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title: "Slim Chickens Opens 12th Location in Florida"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/0c644315-6f9d-4d2d-a659-295e76aa9ae6
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20240417_slim_chickens_opens_12th_location_in_florida.html
category: "Chicken"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Chicken"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2024-04-17T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:41.614Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/slimchickens.jpg
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# Slim Chickens Opens 12th Location in Florida

**TL;DR:** Slim Chickens has opened its 12th location in Florida, led by multi-unit operator Florida Slims. The new restaurant is located in Lake Wales, Florida, and is part of the brand's continued expansion across the nation.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-04-17. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20240417_slim_chickens_opens_12th_location_in_florida.html).*

## Story

LAKE WALES, Fla. - Slim Chickens announced today its new restaurant opening in Lake Wales, Florida located at 23260 US 27 Highway, 33853. Spearheaded by seasoned multi-unit operator, Florida Slims, this is the group’s second Slims restaurant opening with more in development.

“We are thrilled to celebrate our new location in Lake Wakes as we continue to provide fresh quality chicken and a consistent welcoming dining experience to more members of the community in new and current markets across the nation,” said Jackie Lobdell, Vice President of Franchise Development at Slim Chickens. “Established operators like Florida Slims are operating groups we look forward to connecting with as we continue to grow our footprint and celebrate exciting milestones.”

Slim Chickens offers high-quality food and 17 house-made dipping sauces, allowing customers to enjoy a different flavor profile with each visit. Its menu is broader than many in the segment, offering chicken tenders, fresh salads, sandwiches, chicken and waffles, chicken wings, and unique side items. Fans also resonate with the Southern contemporary look and feel, as well as the open and inviting layout of Slim Chickens restaurants, which speak to the hospitality mindset that anchors the brand.

“We are excited to expand our footprint in Florida and serve more communities with cooked-to-order chicken and famous jar desserts,” said Sam Rothschild, COO of Slim Chickens. “Congratulations to Florida Slims for their continued success with the brand, we are thankful for their partnership and dedication.”

Slim Chickens is a fast-casual brand in the better-chicken segment, built to scale across markets with flexible formats. Its diverse menu, cooked-to-order quality, and Southern hospitality continue to drive strong growth.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- unit expansion (topic)
- QSR (sector)
- franchise development (topic)
- restaurant opening (topic)
- menu offerings (topic)
- Slim Chickens (company)
- Jackie Lobdell (person)
- Sam Rothschild (person)
- Florida Slims (company)
- Lake Wales, Florida (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20240417_slim_chickens_opens_12th_location_in_florida.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/0c644315-6f9d-4d2d-a659-295e76aa9ae6).