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title: "Slim Chickens Signs 12-Unit Deal Across the Midwest"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/321da20c-dc75-461d-aaad-4b27cd4d6f15
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20240827_slim_chickens_signs_12unit_deal_across_the_midwest.html
category: "Restaurants"
industry: "Restaurants"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2024-08-27T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T18:35:39.394Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/slimchickens.jpg
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# Slim Chickens Signs 12-Unit Deal Across the Midwest

**TL;DR:** Slim Chickens has signed a deal for 12 locations across Michigan and Northern Ohio with franchisees Slims Midwest. Slims Midwest, with 30 years of restaurant industry experience, will introduce Slim Chickens to several counties in the region.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-08-27. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20240827_slim_chickens_signs_12unit_deal_across_the_midwest.html).*

## Story

Slim Chickens announced today it has inked a deal for 12 locations across several counties in Michigan and Northern Ohio.

Spearheading the new stores are second-generation franchisees Slims Midwest, who have 30 years of restaurant industry experience, primarily through their family's Arby's franchises. They currently own and operate Arby's locations across Eastern Michigan. With a deep understanding of the Midwest market and a commitment to quality and convenience, the group plans to introduce Slim Chickens in Jackson, Monroe, Saginaw and to the Greater Toledo Area in Northern Ohio. They plan to open their first location in the latter half of 2025.

“We have been looking to diversify our portfolio, and Slim Chickens stood out as a great fit for us due to its strong brand reputation, unique market presence, and high-quality offerings,” said Slims Midwest. “The brand’s emphasis on quality, consistency, and speed aligns perfectly with what we know consumers in the Midwest are looking for. We are excited to bring this chicken concept to our communities and expand our business portfolio with Slim Chickens.”

“We are so thankful for operators like them who are dedicated to sharing our Southern hospitality and cooked-to-order chicken tenders with more members of the community,” said Jackie Lobdell, Vice President of Franchise Development at Slim Chickens.

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)
- franchise development (topic)
- restaurant industry (topic)
- Slim Chickens (company)
- Arby's (company)
- Jackie Lobdell (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20240827_slim_chickens_signs_12unit_deal_across_the_midwest.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/321da20c-dc75-461d-aaad-4b27cd4d6f15).