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title: "Slim Chickens Opens in Elizabethtown"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/ec6b0eb9-a067-4ecf-8583-55bff5775db2
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20231031_slim_chickens_opens_in_elizabethtown.html
category: "Chicken"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Chicken"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2023-10-31T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:44.987Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/slimchickens.jpg
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# Slim Chickens Opens in Elizabethtown

**TL;DR:** Slim Chickens has opened its ninth location in Elizabethtown, Kentucky, with Houchens Food Group as the operating partner. The brand continues to grow in the state of Kentucky, offering high-quality food and a unique dining experience.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2023-10-31. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20231031_slim_chickens_opens_in_elizabethtown.html).*

## Story

ELIZABETHTOWN, Ky. - Slim Chickens announced today its new restaurant opening in Elizabethtown, Kentucky located at 412 W Dixie Avenue, 42701. Reputable multi-unit operating group, Houchens Food Group is spearheading the new location and is their ninth Slim Chickens restaurant.

“We are growing in the state of Kentucky, and are thrilled to share our mouthwatering chicken tenders and welcoming southern atmosphere in Elizabethtown,” said Jackie Lobdell, vice president of franchise development at Slim Chickens. “Houchens Food Group has a special partnership with the brand and we congratulate them on their ninth Slim Chickens restaurant as they continue to share our household name with more communities.”

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.

“We are thrilled to open another location in the state of Kentucky. As we continue to extend our presence and original quality recipes across the United States and globally, each location we open signifies the success in the service and support systems we have created for Slim Chickens franchisees,” said Sam Rothschild, COO of Slim Chickens. “We are so thankful for operators like Houchens Food Group who are dedicated to sharing our southern hospitality and cooked-to-order chicken tenders with the community.”

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)
- unit expansion (topic)
- franchise development (topic)
- restaurant opening (topic)
- fast casual (topic)
- Slim Chickens (company)
- Jackie Lobdell (person)
- Sam Rothschild (person)
- Elizabethtown (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20231031_slim_chickens_opens_in_elizabethtown.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/ec6b0eb9-a067-4ecf-8583-55bff5775db2).