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title: "Oakland University Gets Michigan’s First Taste of Slim Chickens"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/da73a102-c650-448f-be0b-1a2627ea8e36
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20210923_oakland_university_gets_michigans_first_taste_of_slim_chickens.html
category: "Chicken"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Chicken"
published: 2021-09-23T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T02:12:26.289Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/slimchickens.jpg
---

# Oakland University Gets Michigan’s First Taste of Slim Chickens

**TL;DR:** Slim Chickens has opened its first location at Oakland University in Michigan, marking the brand's non-traditional expansion in the state. The brand offers high-quality food at an affordable price, including chicken tenders and fresh chicken wraps.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2021-09-23. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20210923_oakland_university_gets_michigans_first_taste_of_slim_chickens.html).*

## Story

“Oakland University students will experience love at first bite when they try our southern comfort food on campus,” said Jackie Lobdell, vice president of franchise development at Slim Chickens. “Slim Chickens is a college dining favorite that offers students high quality food at an affordable price, like our tasty chicken tenders and fresh chicken wraps.”

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)
- menu pricing (topic)
- Slim Chickens (company)
- Jackie Lobdell (person)
- better chicken segment (topic)
- university expansion (topic)
- non-traditional expansion (topic)
- Oakland University (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20210923_oakland_university_gets_michigans_first_taste_of_slim_chickens.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/da73a102-c650-448f-be0b-1a2627ea8e36).