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Slim Chickens, a leading fast-casual franchise in the better-chicken segment featuring dine-in and drive-thru service, has opened its fourth restaurant in Lincoln, Nebraska.

Maureen DiStefano has been named director of franchise development for Slim Chickens, a fast-casual restaurant concept.

Slim Chickens opens four restaurants in one week across four states.

The week kicked off a new chapter for Wings of Fire with its first Slim Chickens restaurant in Pasco, the brand’s first traditional location in Washington.

Slim Chickens offers franchisees up to $200,000 for new restaurants.

Slim Chickens is putting additional investments behind the operators driving its next stage of growth.

The chicken franchise has hired industry veteran Maureen DiStefano, who brings over 20 years of experience from brands like Starbucks and Dunkin’, to lead its expansion efforts.

Slim Chickens appoints Maureen DiStefano as Director of Franchise Development, helping the brand expand across the US with over 20 years of experience.

Slim Chickens has appointed Shakon Turner as VP of domestic franchise growth to lead the brand's expansion across traditional and non-traditional formats.

- Fast Casual - Franchising - News How Slim Chickens’ ‘Fly Thru’ format fits into its broader growth strategy The chicken chain recently opened its third drive-thru-only location a

Slim Chickens names Shakon Turner Vice President of Domestic Franchise Growth

Slim Chickens has named Matt Green as its new Chief Development Officer.