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title: "Slim Chickens Opens Store in Montgomery, Alabama"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/38834d9e-247c-4800-8fa2-e67d6ac0cead
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20240619_slim_chickens_opens_store_in_montgomery_alabama.html
category: "Chicken"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Chicken"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2024-06-19T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:39.859Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/slimchickens.jpg
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# Slim Chickens Opens Store in Montgomery, Alabama

**TL;DR:** Slim Chickens has opened a store in Montgomery, Alabama, its 6th location with multi-unit operator Legends Development. The brand is known for its hand-breaded chicken tenders and commitment to southern hospitality.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-06-19. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20240619_slim_chickens_opens_store_in_montgomery_alabama.html).*

## Story

MONTGOMERY, Ala. — Slim Chickens is recognized for its hand-breaded, mouthwatering chicken tenders, 17 dipping sauces, and commitment to southern hospitality. Today, it is thrilled to announce its store opening in Montgomery, Alabama located at 9035 Eastchase Parkway, 36117. Spearheaded by the established multi-unit operator, Legends Development, this is the group’s 6th Slims store.

The brand is known for its hand-breaded, cook-to-order tenders and passionate group of followers within the markets it operates.

“We are thrilled to celebrate Legends Development’s new restaurant opening in Montgomery and for the chance to grow our Slimthusaist community even more in Alabama,” said Jackie Lobdell, Vice President of Franchise Development at Slim Chickens. “Now Montgomery families and suburban professionals can enjoy quality chicken tenders, our famous jar desserts, and customer service that feels like home whether guests are off-premises or dining in to enjoy the sound of the blues.”

The brand prides itself on its cooked-to-order fresh food and strong devoted fanbase, also known as “Slimthusiasts.” Slim Chickens has distinguished itself by offering 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.

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)
- fast casual (topic)
- Slim Chickens (company)
- store opening (topic)
- Jackie Lobdell (person)
- southern hospitality (topic)
- Montgomery, Alabama (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20240619_slim_chickens_opens_store_in_montgomery_alabama.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/38834d9e-247c-4800-8fa2-e67d6ac0cead).