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title: "Slim Chickens Opens in Turkey"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/b9c26d3b-d89a-4726-a169-a5858f0c0ce6
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20230726_slim_chickens_opens_in_turkey.html
category: "Chicken"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Chicken"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2023-07-26T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T20:32:29.277Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/slimchickens.jpg
---

# Slim Chickens Opens in Turkey

**TL;DR:** Slim Chickens has opened its first restaurant in Istanbul, Turkey, in partnership with the Boparan Restaurant Group and Ulus as multi-unit operators. The brand offers high-quality food and a unique dining experience, and is continuing its strong growth trajectory across the US and overseas.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2023-07-26. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20230726_slim_chickens_opens_in_turkey.html).*

## Story

Slim Chickens announced today its first restaurant opening in Istanbul, Turkey. Established multi-unit operators, the Boparan Restaurant Group and Ulus, are at the forefront of the opening.

“We have been anticipating this opening for a long time now and are thrilled to share our southern recipe with residents and travelers alike in the Istanbul airport,” said Jackie Lobdell, vice president of franchise development at Slim Chickens. “We are grateful for our partnership with reputable operating groups like Boparan Restaurant Group and Ulus who continue to spread our name in more communities across the globe. They represent the type of operators we seek as we continue our strong growth trajectory across the US and overseas.”

Slim Chickens offers 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)
- unit expansion (topic)
- international expansion (topic)
- fast casual (topic)
- Multi-Unit (sector)
- Slim Chickens (company)
- Jackie Lobdell (person)
- multi-unit operators (topic)
- Boparan Restaurant Group (company)
- Turkey (location)
- Istanbul (location)
- Ulus (company)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20230726_slim_chickens_opens_in_turkey.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/b9c26d3b-d89a-4726-a169-a5858f0c0ce6).