Franchising

Slim Chickens hatches 10-unit deal

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September 24, 2020

Slim Chickens, based in Fayetteville, Arkansas, has inked a 10-unit deal with The Davis Group to open in Jackson, Knoxville and Chattanooga, Tennessee. The group's owners, Scott, Ricky and Cody Davis, partnered with David Hull, Greg Rowden and Josh Rowden to co-own and operate existing Slim Chickens restaurants in Memphis and Arkansas. They will continue development in those markets as well, according to a company press release.

With over 15 years in the restaurant industry, Scott and Cody Davis are existing Slim Chickens franchisees who also oversee operations of over 30 Sonic Drive-In restaurants.

"The Davis Group are exactly the type of franchise partners that we're looking for, and with their experience, we have no doubt that their locations will be successful in Tennessee," said Jackie Lobdell, vice president of franchise development at Slim Chickens. "Today we have top-tier markets available and with strong sales, multi-unit operators like the Davis Group understand now is the time to invest."

The better-chicken brand has opened 100 locations in the United States, the United Kingdom and Kuwait and has more than 400 units in development.