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title: "Slim Chickens Expands in San Antonio"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/7e34be66-a96b-4c6f-8c47-d02bef9b3b9e
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20250624_slim_chickens_expands_in_san_antonio.html
category: "Chicken"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Chicken"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2025-06-24T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:32.393Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/slimchickens.jpg
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# Slim Chickens Expands in San Antonio

**TL;DR:** Slim Chickens has opened its newest location in San Antonio, marking the fourth location for multi-unit operator Big Star Chicken, LLC. 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 2025-06-24. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20250624_slim_chickens_expands_in_san_antonio.html).*

## Story

SAN ANTONIO — Slim Chickens announced today the opening of its newest San Antonio location. This marks the fourth Slim Chickens location for multi-unit operator Big Star Chicken, LLC.

“We’re proud to grow alongside Big Star Chicken,” said Jackie Lobdell, Vice President of Franchise Development at Slim Chickens.

The brand prides itself on its cooked-to-order food and strong devoted fanbase, also known as “Slimthusiasts.” Slim Chickens offers 14 house 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)
- unit expansion (topic)
- QSR (sector)
- fast casual (topic)
- Slim Chickens (company)
- San Antonio (location)
- Jackie Lobdell (person)
- chicken segment (topic)
- Big Star Chicken, LLC (company)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20250624_slim_chickens_expands_in_san_antonio.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/7e34be66-a96b-4c6f-8c47-d02bef9b3b9e).