Good (and Other) News! – May 2021
This month's news roundup includes stories on post-COVID recovery, restaurant reopenings, and business growth and change.
· Franchising.com· May 21, 2021
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Slim Chickens — page 16
Slim Chickens is a company in Burnaze's franchise knowledge graph, mentioned since 2015. 498 stories link here, each summarized from the original publisher. * Franchise developers, including Slim Chickens, are facing challenges in 2027 due to limited options and higher costs [[2026-10-29 Franchise Developers Can Expect More Competition, Limited Options and Higher Cos (7d775f)]]. * Slim Chickens has opened its fourth restaurant in Lincoln, Nebraska, marking the brand's 20th opening of 2026 [[2026-10-27 Slim Chickens Opens Fourth Restaurant in Lincoln, Nebraska (3a42f5)]]. * Dr Pepper is expanding its brand into food menu items at restaurants such as Slim Chickens [[2026-10-06 Dr Pepper moves from the beverage side of the menu into food (2b326a)]]. * Maureen DiStefano has been named director of franchise development for Slim Chickens, bringing 20 years of experience in franchise development, operations, and business development to the role [[2026-09-30 Maureen DiStefano Leads Slim Chickens Franchise Development (fea2b0)]]. * Slim Chickens has signed a three-unit agreement with Yasir and Aleeza Nadeem to open its first restaurants in Southern California [[2026-09-18 Slim Chickens Signs Three-Unit Agreement for First Southern California Restauran (ea1cc0)]]. * Slim Chickens launched a new limited-time offer, the Honey Jalapeño Pimento Sandwich and Wrap, priced between $7 to $9 [[2026-09-09 Slim Chickens takes 'swicy' in a new direction (fc6c8c)]]. * Slim Chickens opened four restaurants in one week across four states, including Washington, Nevada, Arkansas, and Texas [[2026-08-25 Slim Chickens Opens Four Restaurants in One Week (25ff97)]]. * Slim Chickens launched a Development Fund Program, offering franchisees up to $200,000 for new restaurants [[2026-08-19 Slim Chickens Offers Franchisees Up to $200,000 for New Restaurants (77f679)]]. Filed under Restaurants / Chicken.
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Slim Chickens Opens in Bowling Green
Slim Chickens opens its fourth location in Kentucky, in Bowling Green.
· Franchising.com· May 20, 2021
Slim Chickens signs 30-unit development deal to further develop North Carolina portfolio
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· Global Franchise· May 4, 2021
Slim Chickens Expanding into North Carolina with Fresh Multi-Unit Signed Agreement
Slim Chickens expands into North Carolina with a 30-unit deal, bringing its total locations to 30 across the US, Canada, and UK.
· Franchising.com· May 4, 2021
Slim Chickens Inks 10-Unit Franchise Agreement in New Mexico and El Paso
Slim Chickens signs a multi-unit franchise agreement with Dennis Ekstrom to develop 10 restaurants across New Mexico and El Paso.
· Franchising.com· April 23, 2021
Slim Chickens signs 10-unit Texas deal with experienced restauranteur
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· Global Franchise· April 23, 2021
Popeyes announced Tom Crowley as U.K. CEO
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· Global Franchise· April 19, 2021
Slim Chickens Continues Breakthrough Franchise Growth with Fort Sam Houston Location
Slim Chickens announced today its new restaurant opening at 2500 Funston Road, located in AAFES Exchange Shopping Center.
· Franchising.com· April 15, 2021
Breakthrough Better-Chicken Brand Opens in Pensacola
Slim Chickens, a leading fast casual franchise which features dine-in and drive-through service in the “better chicken” segment, announced its new restaurant opening at 707 W.
· Franchising.com· April 6, 2021
Slim Chickens Franchisee Opens Another Location In Florida
Chris McMillan has just opened his newest Slim Chickens location in the Sunshine State, this time in Pensacola, Florida.
· Franchising.com· April 6, 2021
Breakthrough Better-Chicken Brand Opens in Collierville
Slim Chickens, a leading fast casual franchise, opens a new location in Collierville, Tennessee, led by DHR Chicken, a seasoned restaurant group.
· Franchising.com· March 31, 2021
Multi-Unit Operator Opening Third Slim Chickens on Florida Panhandle
Multi-unit operator Chris McMillian opens third Slim Chickens location in Pensacola, Florida, with two other locations in the state.
· Franchising.com· March 30, 2021
Slim Chickens Gears Up for March 29 Opening in Collierville
Slim Chickens opens a new location in Collierville, Tennessee, marking the third location for franchise owners Cody and Scott Davis.
· Franchising.com· March 29, 2021
Slimthusiasts Rejoice: Breakthrough Better-Chicken Brand Opening in Colorado Springs
Slim Chickens opened a new restaurant in Colorado Springs, marking the fifth brick and mortar location opened by the brand.
· Franchising.com· March 18, 2021
Penn State University to Get a Taste of Southern Comfort Food with Slim Chickens
Slim Chickens announces plans to open an express location at Pennsylvania State University, offering a variety of affordable lunch options.
· Franchising.com· March 18, 2021
Best Restaurant Franchises of 2021
1851 Franchise compiles a list of the best restaurant franchises to invest in, including Shuckin' Shack Oyster Bar, Checkers & Rally's, and Slim Chickens.
· 1851 Franchise· March 11, 2021
7 Franchisees on How They Chose Their Segments
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· 1851 Franchise· March 1, 2021
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· 1851 Franchise· February 18, 2021
Franchise watch: Slim Chickens’ global appeal is spurred on by staying true to its roots
Slim Chickens was hatched in 2003 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, a small city near the northwest corner of Ozark National Forest.
· Global Franchise· February 11, 2021
Slim Chickens Multi-Unit Operator Opens New Location In Utah
Multi-unit operator Mile High Chicken LLC opens a new Slim Chickens restaurant in Herriman, Utah, marking the fourth brick and mortar location opened by the company.
· Franchising.com· February 10, 2021
Slimthusiasts Rejoice: Breakthrough Better-Chicken Brand Opening in Lynnhaven
Slim Chickens opened a new restaurant in Lynnhaven, Florida, and plans to open more than 500 locations in development.
· Franchising.com· February 9, 2021
Slimthusiasts Rejoice: Breakthrough Better-Chicken Brand Opens in Utah
Slim Chickens opens a new restaurant in Herriman, Utah, marking the fourth brick and mortar location opened by the company, with plans to open a total of 30 locations.
· Franchising.com· February 4, 2021
Slim Chickens to open more than 50 new sites in 2021
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· Global Franchise· February 2, 2021
Understanding Franchisee Journey Through Monopoly
Understanding the franchisee journey is crucial for franchise brands to attract and retain business owners who seek scalability and multi-unit growth.
· 1851 Franchise· January 29, 2021