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title: "Slim Chickens Inks 12-Unit Franchise Agreement for Georgia and South Carolina"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/802e9e9d-0724-4795-8199-e1bced6fefa6
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20210108_slim_chickens_inks_12unit_franchise_agreement_for_georgia_and_south_carolin.html
category: "Chicken"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Chicken"
published: 2021-01-08T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:29:48.363Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/slimchickens.jpg
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# Slim Chickens Inks 12-Unit Franchise Agreement for Georgia and South Carolina

**TL;DR:** Slim Chickens signs a 12-unit franchise agreement for Georgia and South Carolina, with the first location slated to open in the first quarter of 2021. The agreement is with Southeast Slims Hospitality LLC, which will develop the brand in the region.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2021-01-08. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20210108_slim_chickens_inks_12unit_franchise_agreement_for_georgia_and_south_carolin.html).*

## Story

“Our team was completely taken aback by the Slim Chickens brand when we were first introduced. It seemed like a no-brainer to join such a dynamic concept,” said Casey Kiker, operating partner with Southeast Slims Hospitality LLC. “Slim Chickens is the type of restaurant that customers are naturally drawn to – we know that the community members in Georgia and South Carolina will be ‘Slimthusiasts’ in no time!”

Southeast Slims Hospitality LLC is the group developing the brand into communities across Georgia and South Carolina. The team is experienced in real estate with a focus on fast food restaurants and convenience stores. The group’s real estate background will well equip them to open these new locations.

“This talented group is exactly the kind of franchisee we’re seeking to expand the brand into new markets with,” said Jackie Lobdell, vice president of franchise development at Slim Chickens. “Their combined professional backgrounds are exactly what we look for as we sign franchisees across the country.”

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, which is broader than many in the segment, includes 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 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)
- franchise agreement (topic)
- Georgia (location)
- Slim Chickens (company)
- south carolina (location)
- restaurant development (topic)
- Jackie Lobdell (person)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20210108_slim_chickens_inks_12unit_franchise_agreement_for_georgia_and_south_carolin.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/802e9e9d-0724-4795-8199-e1bced6fefa6).