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title: "Slim Chickens Opens Fourth Location in Arizona with Multi-Unit Operators"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/b850ef63-005a-470b-bcbb-f92f7f7a23e9
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20250317_slim_chickens_opens_fourth_location_in_arizona_with_multiunit_operators.html
category: "Chicken"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Chicken"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2025-03-17T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T17:58:16.060Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/slimchickens.jpg
---

# Slim Chickens Opens Fourth Location in Arizona with Multi-Unit Operators

**TL;DR:** Slim Chickens has opened its fourth location in Arizona, in Yuma, with multi-unit operator AZ Slims. The brand plans to open over 30 restaurants throughout the state with AZ Slims.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2025-03-17. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20250317_slim_chickens_opens_fourth_location_in_arizona_with_multiunit_operators.html).*

## Story

Slim Chickens announced today its newest restaurant opening in Yuma. Spearheaded by multi-unit operator AZ Slims, this is the group’s fourth Slim Chickens opening with plans to open over 30 restaurants throughout the state.

Slim Chickens is known and loved for its hand-breaded, cooked-to-order tenders and passionate followers within its markets.

“We are thrilled for the Yuma community to get a taste of our signature cooked-to-order chicken tenders and experience the brand’s Southern hospitality,” said Jackie Lobdell, Vice President of Franchise Development at Slim Chickens. “We support AZ Slims whose commitment to sharing our food helps us reach more Slimthusiasts and grow our following.”

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 14 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)
- unit expansion (topic)
- QSR (sector)
- fast casual (topic)
- multi-unit development (topic)
- Arizona (location)
- Slim Chickens (company)
- Jackie Lobdell (person)
- better chicken (topic)
- Yuma (location)
- AZ Slims (investor)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20250317_slim_chickens_opens_fourth_location_in_arizona_with_multiunit_operators.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/b850ef63-005a-470b-bcbb-f92f7f7a23e9).