Slim Chickens promotes Jackie Lobdell to VP of franchise development
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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 has bolstered its franchise development team with the promotion of Jackie Lobdell to Vice President of Franchise Development and the hiring of Chris Wyland and Eric Brown as director-level franchise development team members.

Slim Chickens is gearing up for a July 5 opening in Lehi, Utah, and will create over 80 new jobs in the community.
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Slim Chickens expands into Montana with a multi-unit franchise agreement, bringing four new restaurants to the state.

Slim Chickens will open a new location in Panama City, FL, as part of a 12-unit contract in the Florida Panhandle.

Slim Chickens continued signing franchisees during the Covid-19 pandemic, with six multi-unit agreements representing 38 new restaurants.

Harold Wallace, a multi-unit franchisee, accelerates Slim Chickens' growth in Nashville with plans to open two more restaurants per year until reaching nine units.

Slim Chickens inks a six-unit franchise agreement in Cleveland, marking its first location in the market and second location in Ohio.

Slim Chickens gears up for a May 14 opening in Russellville, Arkansas, with a 100% all-natural, fresh chicken menu.

Slim Chickens breaks into the Alabama market with a multi-unit franchise agreement in the Birmingham area.
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Slim Chickens opens first Colorado location with new restaurant model

Slim Chickens expands in Colorado with its first location in Aurora, part of a 30-unit deal with LOVE Restaurant Group.
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Slim Chickens plans to open over 30 restaurants in 2020, including new locations in the United States and the United Kingdom.

Slim Chickens Elevates Valentine’s Day With Fine Champagne and Heart-Shaped Waffles, a limited time offer featuring two Heart-Shaped Waffles meals topped with chicken tenders.
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Slim Chickens breaks into the Florida market with a multi-unit franchise agreement covering the Florida Panhandle.

Colt Harmon signs new multi-unit franchise agreement with Slim Chickens to bring 5 locations to Southeast Oklahoma and Northern Texas.

Slim Chickens expands its franchise footprint in Oklahoma and Texas with a five-unit agreement in Southeast Oklahoma and Northern Texas.
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Slim Chickens expands in Kentucky with a new location opening in Somerset on January 9, led by franchisee Ryan Dotson.
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