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title: "Slim Chickens Opens in Little Elm"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/294bc0f6-891e-49da-ba9e-a27bac0ff250
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20230913_slim_chickens_opens_in_little_elm.html
category: "Chicken"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Chicken"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2023-09-13T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:48.052Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/slimchickens.jpg
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# Slim Chickens Opens in Little Elm

**TL;DR:** Slim Chickens has opened a new location in Little Elm, Texas, operated by the Slim Brothers, their eighth location. The brand is a fast-casual concept in the better-chicken segment with a diverse menu and Southern hospitality.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2023-09-13. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20230913_slim_chickens_opens_in_little_elm.html).*

## Story

AUBREY, Texas - Slim Chickens announced today its new restaurant opening at 750 Union Pl., Aubrey, TX 75068. Spearheaded by the Slim Brothers, this is the established multi-unit operating groups eighth location.

“We are thrilled to open another location in Denton County and in the state of Texas,” said Jackie Lobdell, vice president of franchise development at Slim Chickens. “Operators like the Slim Brothers and communities like Little Elm attest to the dedication and hunger we have to continue to share our quality cooked-to-order chicken and inviting atmosphere in current and new markets across the country.”

The brand prides itself on its cooked-to-order fresh food and strong devoted fanbase, also known as “Slimthusiasts.” 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 thrilled to open another location in the state of Texas,” said Sam Rothschild, CMO of Slim Chickens. “We are so thankful for operators like the Slim Brothers who are dedicated to sharing our southern hospitality and cooked-to-order chicken tenders with more members of the community.”

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)
- Restaurants (sector)
- unit expansion (topic)
- texas (location)
- fast casual (topic)
- new location (topic)
- Slim Chickens (company)
- Jackie Lobdell (person)
- Sam Rothschild (person)
- chicken segment (topic)
- Little Elm (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20230913_slim_chickens_opens_in_little_elm.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/294bc0f6-891e-49da-ba9e-a27bac0ff250).