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title: "Slim Chickens Names Greg Vojnovic as Chief Development Officer"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/d10403bd-31f9-4844-a790-3106b1d25a75
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20250211_slim_chickens_names_greg_vojnovic_as_chief_development_officer.html
category: "Chicken"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Chicken"
topics: ["People"]
published: 2025-02-11T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:36.228Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/slimchickens.jpg
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# Slim Chickens Names Greg Vojnovic as Chief Development Officer

**TL;DR:** Slim Chickens has named Greg Vojnovic as its new Chief Development Officer, bringing over three decades of experience in restaurant development and franchise growth. Vojnovic will focus on optimizing site selection, streamlining buildouts, and strengthening relationships with multi-unit franchisees to drive the brand's next era of growth.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2025-02-11. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20250211_slim_chickens_names_greg_vojnovic_as_chief_development_officer.html).*

## Story

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Slim Chickens has named Greg Vojnovic as its new Chief Development Officer (CDO). With over three decades of experience in restaurant development, franchise growth, and strategic real estate planning, Vojnovic will play an essential role at Slim Chickens.

Vojnovic previously served as CDO for Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen for eight years and Arby’s Restaurant Group for three, and continued as CDO for Inspire Brands where he led transformational growth initiatives for some of the industry’s most well-known brands, including Buffalo Wild Wings. Most recently, Vojnovic was CEO of a 40+ unit restaurant franchise group with locations in several states across the U.S.

“Greg’s track record speaks for itself—he has been at the forefront of some of the most successful brand growth in the restaurant industry,” said Tom Gordon, CEO of Slim Chickens. We’re thrilled to have him on board.”

In his role, Vojnovic will focus on optimizing site selection, streamlining buildouts, enhancing market entry strategies. He’ll also focus on strengthening relationships with multi-unit franchisees to strengthen high-performing operations that maximize profitability and brand consistency.

"Slim Chickens has cultivated a brand identity that’s built on quality, hospitality, and a franchise model engineered for long-term success," said Vojnovic. "I look forward to partnering with Tom and the team to drive the brand’s next era of growth.”

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)
- QSR (sector)
- franchise growth (topic)
- brand expansion (topic)
- executive appointment (topic)
- Slim Chickens (company)
- Inspire Brands (company)
- restaurant development (topic)
- Buffalo Wild Wings (company)
- Popeyes Louisiana Kitchen (company)
- Greg Vojnovic (person)
- Arby's Restaurant Group (company)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20250211_slim_chickens_names_greg_vojnovic_as_chief_development_officer.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/d10403bd-31f9-4844-a790-3106b1d25a75).