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title: "Slim Chickens Expands in Spanish Fork"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/81b16816-2dbc-4c18-b7c6-09a141753124
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20230215_slim_chickens_expands_in_spanish_fork.html
category: "Chicken"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Chicken"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2023-02-15T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T20:34:26.835Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/slimchickens.jpg
---

# Slim Chickens Expands in Spanish Fork

**TL;DR:** Slim Chickens has opened a new restaurant in Spanish Fork, Utah, with multi-unit operating group Mile High Chicken. 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 2023-02-15. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20230215_slim_chickens_expands_in_spanish_fork.html).*

## Story

Slim Chickens announced today its new restaurant opening at 990 N 400 E, Spanish Fork, Utah, 84660. Seasoned multi-unit operating group Mile High Chicken is at the forefront of the opening.

“We are more than excited to bring our quality, cooked-to-order chicken to the people of Spanish Fork and its surrounding areas,” said Jackie Lobdell, vice president of franchise development at Slim Chickens. “Experienced operating groups like Mile High Chicken are a great example of the kind of partners we’re looking for.”

The brand prides itself on its fresh products and loyal fan following, 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, 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)
- multi-unit development (topic)
- Slim Chickens (company)
- Jackie Lobdell (person)
- better chicken (topic)
- Spanish Fork (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20230215_slim_chickens_expands_in_spanish_fork.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/81b16816-2dbc-4c18-b7c6-09a141753124).