Slim Chickens has inked a deal with second-generation franchisee Slims Midwest, which owns 23 Arby’s locations in Eastern Michigan, to open 12 locations in several counties in Michigan and Northern Ohio.
The group, which plans to introduce Slim Chickens to Jackson, Monroe, Saginaw and the Toledo Area in Northern Ohio, will open its first location in the latter half of 2025.
“We have been looking to diversify our portfolio, and Slim Chickens stood out as a great fit for us due to its strong brand reputation, unique market presence and high-quality offerings,” a representative from Slims Midwest said in a company press release. “The brand’s emphasis on quality, consistency and speed aligns perfectly with what we know consumers in the Midwest are looking for. We are excited to bring this stand-out chicken concept to our communities and expand our business portfolio with Slim Chickens.”
The better-chicken brand has over 280 locations in the United States, Turkey and the United Kingdom.
“We are thrilled to continue to see our name extend further in the Midwest region and are looking forward to how the group continues to thrive in their community with stores in Michigan and Northern Ohio,” Jackie Lobdell, Slim Chickens VP of franchise development, said in the release. “We are so thankful for operators like them who are dedicated to sharing our Southern hospitality and cooked-to-order chicken tenders with more members of the community.”
Slim Chickens has experienced a 70% restaurant growth over the last three years, a nearly 40% increase in same-store sales over the last four years and has reached an AUV of $3.8 million.