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title: "Better-Chicken Hatching 24th Location in Arkansas"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/8e4dbfeb-cd09-48d2-a689-1c17c5fc3b19
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20210722_betterchicken_hatching_24th_location_in_arkansas.html
category: "Chicken"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Chicken"
published: 2021-07-22T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:33:13.349Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/slimchickens.jpg
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# Better-Chicken Hatching 24th Location in Arkansas

**TL;DR:** Slim Chickens has opened its 131st location across the US and the UK in Cabot, Arkansas. The brand has over 130 locations and is known for its high-quality food and devoted fanbase.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2021-07-22. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20210722_betterchicken_hatching_24th_location_in_arkansas.html).*

## Story

CABOT, Ark. - Slim Chickens, which features dine-in and drive-thru service in the better-chicken segment, announced today its new restaurant opening at 300 S Rockwood Dr, Cabot, AR, 72023. Seasoned restaurant group, Dixie Chicken, is at the helm of the new location.

The better-chicken brand has opened more than 130 locations across the United States and the United Kingdom, and is known for its passionate group of followers in the markets in which it operates.

“It’s a great day to live in Cabot,” said Jackie Lobdell, vice president of franchise development at Slim Chickens. “It won’t take long for Slim Chickens to become a go-to favorite for residents throughout the area. We’re happy to continue to grow in Arkansas, and create more fans!”

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)
- location expansion (topic)
- restaurant opening (topic)
- fast casual (topic)
- United States (location)
- Slim Chickens (company)
- U.K. (location)
- Jackie Lobdell (person)
- better chicken segment (topic)
- Cabot, Arkansas (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20210722_betterchicken_hatching_24th_location_in_arkansas.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/8e4dbfeb-cd09-48d2-a689-1c17c5fc3b19).