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Since February 2020, Slim Chickens, based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, has inked six multi-unit agreements representing 38 franchise restaurants. The deals, all signed with experienced franchisees and groups, are set to bring Slim Chickens restaurants to key markets across the country, including several cities throughout Alabama and southern Tennessee; Dallas, Texas; Cleveland, Ohio; and cities throughout Montana, according to a company press release.  With the agreements in place, the chain’s development pipeline sits at more than 400 units, well on the brand’s way to meeting its goal of 600 restaurants over the next 10 years.

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Slim Chickens is not slowing down: the breakthrough fast casual brand is continuing to sign multi-unit franchise agreements amid the coronavirus pandemic.

Since February 2020, the brand has inked six multi-unit agreements representing 38 new franchise restaurants. The deals, all signed with experienced franchisees and groups, are set to bring Slim Chickens restaurants to key markets across the country, including several cities throughout Alabama and southern Tennessee; Dallas, Texas; Cleveland, Ohio; and cities throughout Montana. With the new agreements in place, Slim Chickens’ development pipeline sits at more than 400 units, well on the brand’s way to meeting its goal of 600 restaurants over the next ten years.

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CLEVELAND, Ohio – Several Slim Chickens locations are slated for Greater Cleveland.

Target opening date for the initial location is scheduled for first quarter 2021. A rep for the company said one restaurant is slated to go into a remodeled Steak ‘n Shake at 9545 Ohio 14, Streetsboro, and another will be located in front of the Meijer at 1810 Nagel Road, Avon.

The company said the locations are part of a six-unit franchise agreement in the Cleveland market. This will mark the brand’s first location in Northeast Ohio and second in Ohio, behind one in Cincinnati.

The company said David Giesen, owner of several fast-food and fast-casual restaurants across Ohio and Colorado, is bringing the Slim Chickens restaurants to Greater Cleveland. Giesen has owned Arby’s and Johnny Rockets, and owns a Freddy’s.

Read the full story at Cleveland.com/The Plain Dealer: https://bit.ly/2Y5vloV

While it’s been a challenging time for restaurants amid the COVID-19 crisis, a fast-casual chicken chain is forging ahead with a national expansion that will bring it to metro Birmingham. 

Slim Chickens has inked a multi-unit franchise agreement that will bring it to Birmingham. Financial terms of the deal were not disclosed. 

The restaurant will have both dine-in and drive-through options when it opens in the fourth quarter of 2020. The franchisees do not have a secured location yet for Birmingham. 

Jeff and Andrea Goldt are the franchisees bringing Slim Chickens to the state and are multi-unit owners in the greater Atlanta area. The couple owns multiple fast-food restaurant franchises and has more than 25 years of restaurant ownership experience. 

Read the full story at the Birmingham Business Journal: https://bit.ly/2KIs20M.

Birmingham, Ala. — Slim Chickens, a leading fast-casual franchise which features dine-in and drive-thru in the “better chicken” segment, will open its first location in Alabama in fourth quarter 2020. The forthcoming restaurant comes out of the brand’s recent multi-unit franchise agreement in the Birmingham market.

Jeff and Andrea Goldt are the franchisees bringing Slim Chickens to the state and are multi-unit owners in the greater Atlanta area. The couple owns multiple fast-food restaurant franchises and has more than 25 years of restaurant ownership experience.

“The Goldts are exactly the kind of franchisees we’re seeking as we expand into new markets,” says Jackie Lobdell, executive director of franchise development at Slim Chickens. “Their professional background in the restaurant industry coupled with their business expertise are what we look for as we sign franchisees across the country.”

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Mike Moreland, a multi-unit Slim Chickens franchisee based in Columbia, Missouri, recently organized for free Slim Chickens lunchboxes to be distributed amongst kids from Cedar Ridge Elementary School, so that children who usually depended on a school lunch would still have some sustenance amidst school closures.

“When I reached out to Cedar Ridge Elementary School (a school that we had an existing relationship with) they were really excited about our offer,” Morland told Global Franchise. “We’ve always tried to build and maintain relationships with several schools nearby our location and this was just another way we could help. The principal made every effort to let students know when and where we would be and even showed up to the event to show support for the students.”

When speaking about what he feels franchises should be doing to support their networks, Morland said: “I think it’s a case-by-case situation. First and foremost is the safety of our teams and our customers. If you are in a position to help then do what you can to be present in your community during challenging times, even if it’s just keeping a steady flow of communication via social media letting the community know we are there to help in any way that we can.”

See the full story at Global Franchise Magazine: https://bit.ly/3azUo8A.

It’s been a busy month for Slim Chickens as the brand opened its first Colorado location, in Aurora, and also launched its first food truck.

The Colorado store is owned by multi-unit franchisee Love Restaurant Group, according to a press release, and is the first of a 30-unit franchise deal. Love’s agreement covers all of Utah and Colorado and it plans to open 30 stores over the next decade. Development is already underway in Centennial, Colorado Springs and Parker, Colorado as well as Lehi, Utah. These locations are slated to open in 2020. Love Restaurant Group also operates 15 Burger King restaurants.

“The first time we tried the food, we knew Slim Chickens was the right choice as we sought to diversify our portfolio into the better chicken segment,” said Byron Wheeler, president and managing owner of Love Restaurant Group, in the release. “In addition to the product, Slim Chickens sets itself apart from other fast-casual chicken franchises with its strong brand following, simple operations, passionate executive team and truly incredible franchisee support.”

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Entrepreneur and multi-concept franchisee Colt Harmon has added a new brand to his growing portfolio by signing an agreement to bring 5 Slim Chickens locations to markets in Southeast Oklahoma and Northern Texas. Harmon has extensive experience in the restaurant industry and in real estate development.

“As a true Arkansan, I’ve followed Slim Chickens since it opened its very first restaurant and always knew it was a concept I wanted to be attached to,” said Harmon of his franchise agreement with Arkansas-based Slim Chickens. “The current momentum behind the brand made now the right time to franchise. I’m excited for the months ahead.”

Harmon says he plans to open his new restaurants in towns like Muskogee in Southeast Oklahoma, and Wichita Falls in Northern Texas.

Slim Chickens now has 100 locations across the United States, the United Kingdom, and Kuwait, and more than 350 units in development. Last July the brand attracted an equity investment from 10 Point Capital, the private equity firm behind Tropical Smoothie Café.

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