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title: "Slim Chickens Expanding in Huntsville"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/4b0b2aca-b1d0-431f-968c-1b4051fe8bb7
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20211112_slim_chickens_expanding_in_huntsville.html
category: "Chicken"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Chicken"
published: 2021-11-12T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:10:57.089Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/slimchickens.jpg
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# Slim Chickens Expanding in Huntsville

**TL;DR:** Slim Chickens is expanding in Huntsville, Alabama, with a new restaurant opening and nine more locations planned throughout the state. The brand is partnering with Legends Development, an experienced development group, to open the new locations.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2021-11-12. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20211112_slim_chickens_expanding_in_huntsville.html).*

## Story

Slim Chickens announced today its new restaurant opening at 8168 US, Hwy 72 W. This location is one of the nine Slim Chickens that Legends Development, an experienced development group, will be opening throughout Alabama.

“We are very excited to continue our presence in Alabama,” said Jackie Lobdell, vice president of franchise development at Slim Chickens. “Partnering with experienced groups like Legends Development is key for our brand, and we are glad we can grow Slim Chickens with such amazing partners.”

The brand prides itself on its cooked-to-order fresh food and strong devoted fanbase, also known as “Slimthusiasts.” Slim Chickens has distinguished itself in the “better chicken” segment 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 and 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)
- franchise development (topic)
- restaurant opening (topic)
- brand growth (topic)
- Slim Chickens (company)
- Jackie Lobdell (person)
- Alabama (location)
- Huntsville (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20211112_slim_chickens_expanding_in_huntsville.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/4b0b2aca-b1d0-431f-968c-1b4051fe8bb7).