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Our mission was (and is) simple, to make the best hand-breaded chicken tenders using only the freshest ingredients, served in a friendly atmosphere where people can relax and feel at home.
We use the best cut you can get for our tenders. From the outset, 100% all-natural premium tenders have been the building block for our entire menu. Our time-tested recipe has become a household favorite, locking in flavor with our southern-style buttermilk marinade, and lightly breaded by hand with every order.
MEET THE FOUNDERS
FRANCHISE DEVELOPMENT DEPARTMENT
Sam Rothschild – Chief International Officer and Partner
Joining the Slim Chickens team in October of 2013. Sam Rothschild is a knowledgeable restaurant professional who has achieved superior results within company and franchise-owned locations around the world. A Johnson and Wales culinary graduate, he embarked on his career by owning his own restaurants in his early twenties before hitting his growth spurt into the big brand arena with Metromedia Group. He spent 13 years with Bennigan’s as the Regional Vice President was then promoted to VP of International Operations. From there, Rothschild went on to become the Senior Vice President at Applebee’s and Dine Equity heading up the operations and franchise development teams managing over 500 corporate and 1500 franchise locations. He eventually, left Dine to partner with Tom and Greg to help mature and cultivate the Slim Chickens brand. Furthermore, Rothschild has had a hand in pioneering the franchise opportunity and its unique and advanced systems that continue to surpass record barriers.
Matt Green – Chief Development Officer
Matt Green serves as Chief Development Officer at Slim Chickens, where he oversees the brand’s full development cycle — from franchise recruitment and real estate through store design, construction, and new unit openings. Matt brings over 20 years of multi-channel development and operations leadership, including nearly two decades at Starbucks Coffee Company where he ultimately served as Vice President of Store Development for the West Coast region, overseeing a portfolio of 3,000+ locations and more than $400M in annual capital. A graduate of Cal Poly Pomona, Matt is known for combining data-driven strategy with disciplined execution to build high-performing development organizations and accelerate growth.
Shak Turner, MBA, CFE – VP of Domestic Franchisee Growth
Shak Turner brings more than 15 years of franchise development expertise to Slim Chickens, with a career spanning some of the most established brands in the industry — including Dunkin’, Baskin-Robbins, Capriotti’s Sandwich Shop, Wing Zone, Checkers/Rally’s, The Melting Pot, and Galardi Group. At Slim Chickens, Shak leads franchise development efforts focused on identifying and securing high-quality franchise partners, strengthening the development pipeline, and supporting strategic, long-term brand growth. A Certified Franchise Executive (CFE) with an MBA from Purdue Global University, Shak is known for building strong franchisee relationships and managing complex multi-unit development agreements from first conversation through executed deal.
