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Buy a Slim Chickens Franchise

Slim Chickens is a fast-casual restaurant franchise founded in 2003 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, specializing in hand-breaded chicken tenders, wings, sandwiches, salads, wraps, chicken and waffles, and other Southern-inspired dishes. The brand is known for its made-to-order, high-quality fresh food and a wide variety of 14 house-made dipping sauces, which have helped build a loyal fanbase called “Slimthusiasts.” With over 300 locations across the United States, Turkey, Germany, and the United Kingdom as of early 2025, Slim Chickens is experiencing rapid growth, including plans to open more than 70 new stores in 2024 and over 1,200 locations in development globally. The company emphasizes Southern hospitality and a contemporary, inviting restaurant design that resonates with customers.

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Why buy a Slim Chickens Franchise?

Investing in Slim Chickens offers entry into a booming fast-casual market with a proven, scalable business model and a strong brand known for quality and flavor. Franchisees gain access to a growing customer base, robust corporate support, and multi-unit development opportunities in prime domestic and international markets.

Slim Chickens Franchise Costs & Information

Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

  • Brand Profile

    • Year Founded

      2003

    • Franchising Since

      2014

    • New Startup Cost

      $1,228,900 – $4,466,000

    • Avg. Resale Price

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  • Franchise Fees

    • Initial franchise Fee

      $30,000

      for new territories

    • Transfer Fee

      $5,000

      plus reimbursement of franchisor's costs

    • Royalty Fee

      5%

      of Gross Revenue

    • Marketing Fee

      2%

      of Gross Sales

  • Unit Performance

    • Total Units *

      207

    • New Units Opened *

      28

    • Units Transferred *

      7

    • Avg. Unit revenue *

      $2,436,728

    * Based on 2024 data reported in the 2025 FDD

Slim Chickens – Additional  Information

  1. Franchisee Support

    Slim Chickens provides comprehensive franchisee support including training in operations, marketing, and customer service, site selection assistance, grand opening support, and access to proprietary technology platforms. Franchisees benefit from national marketing campaigns and a collaborative network that fosters growth and profitability. The brand actively partners with experienced multi-unit operators to expand its footprint domestically and internationally.

  2. Accolades & Awards

    Slim Chickens is recognized as one of the fastest-growing fast-casual chicken concepts, with a nearly 70% restaurant growth over the past three years and a 40% increase in same-store sales over four years. The brand has earned strong industry reputation for quality food, innovation, and customer loyalty.

  3. Industry / Market

    The fast-casual chicken segment is expanding robustly, driven by consumer demand for convenient, flavorful, and higher-quality dining options. Slim Chickens’ growth aligns with the broader fast-casual market’s steady expansion and increasing consumer preference for made-to-order, fresh food.

  4. Ideal Owner

    Ideal franchisees are passionate about hospitality and food service, with strong leadership and operational skills. Experience in restaurant management is beneficial but not mandatory, as Slim Chickens offers extensive training and ongoing support.

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