February 8, 2023
Fayetteville, Arkansas-based Slim Chickens, which has over 210 locations in the U.S. and U.K., is entering Wisconsin at 601 W. Northland Ave., in Appleton, thanks to a partnership with multi-unit operating group Prel Investments.
"We are thrilled to bring our southern hospitality and quality, cooked-to-order comfort food to Appleton, Wisconsin," Jackie Lobdell, vice president of franchise development at Slim Chickens, said in a company press release. "Reputable operating groups like Prel Investments are a prime example of the kind of partners we're looking for, and we're eager to share our hand-breaded chicken tenders and inviting atmosphere to more communities nationwide and globally."
"As we continue to grow across the United States and globally, each location we open signifies the success in the service and support systems we have created for Slim Chickens franchisees," CMO Sam Rothschild said in the release. "We are honored to work with well-established operating groups like Prel Investments and excited for them on their first Slim's location. It's quality groups like this who enable us to continue to share our southern hospitality and fresh, delicious chicken to new communities across the globe."