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Slim Chickens has signed a deal to open 14 new locations in Kansas and Missouri with the help of seasoned operator Jeff McCoy of AP Restaurant Group. The brand is a fast-casual concept in the better-chicken segment with a diverse menu and Southern hospitality.
Slim Chickens announced today it has inked a deal to bring 14 locations to Kansas and Missouri.
Spearheading the new stores is seasoned Slim Chickens restaurant operator, Jeff McCoy of AP Restaurant Group who owns eight locations in Oklahoma with six more on the way and six locations in Kansas City. As a generational franchisee, McCoy has been in and around the franchise industry his entire life. He has always had one foot in the restaurant business, from waiting tables to identifying real estate.
“Our partnership with Jeff McCoy and AP Restaurant Group has been a testament to the time and resources our team has spent to build what our franchise is today,” said Sam Rothschild, COO of Slim Chickens. “We cannot wait to see how Jeff continues to thrive with his stores in Kansas and Missouri. We are so thankful for operators like Jeff 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.
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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on January 19, 2024. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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