
Slim Chickens Fans Rejoice: Brand Opens First New Mexico Location
Slim Chickens opens its first location in New Mexico, marking the brand's entry into the state and citing its multi-unit deal with Desert Slims as a key factor in its expansion plans.
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Slim Chickens opens its first location in New Mexico, marking the brand's entry into the state and citing its multi-unit deal with Desert Slims as a key factor in its expansion plans.

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Slim Chickens signs a deal to bring nine locations to Wisconsin, with experienced restaurant operators spearheading the deal.

Slim Chickens achieves a spot in the top 35% of franchises overall on Entrepreneur magazine's Franchise 500 list, highlighting the brand's successful expansion in 2021.

Slim Chickens ended 2021 with a record number of signed agreements, bringing the total units in development to 750 and achieving a 25% positive comp store sales growth.

Slim Chickens opens its 150th location in Jackson, Tennessee, under the management of DHR Group, with over 750 locations in development.

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Seasoned restaurant group Garza Management opens a new Slim Chickens location in Pearland, Texas.

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Slim Chickens inks a 60-unit deal for Indiana and Southeast Florida, marking the brand's largest franchise deal in its history.

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Slim Chickens announced today its new restaurant opening in Nottingham.

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Slim Chickens expands into Dallas, Texas, with 10 locations planned for cities throughout greater Dallas.

Slim Chickens is expanding in Huntsville, Alabama, with a new restaurant opening and nine more locations planned throughout the state.

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Slim Chickens announced a deal to bring multiple locations to Idaho and Oregon, with Ted Morton targeting development in Ada County and Lane County.

Slim Chickens opens fifth location with Army & Air Force Exchange Service.

Slim Chickens is expanding its presence in Washington state with a new location at Joint Base Lewis-McChord.

Slim Chickens opens a new restaurant in St. Louis, Missouri, bringing flavorful, fresh food to customers and expanding its presence in the market.

Slim Chickens is opening a new location at Liberty University in Lynchburg, Virginia, offering southern comfort food and made-to-order meals.