Franchising

Slim Chickens inks 10-unit deal in Dallas

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August 11, 2020

Slim Chickens has signed a multi-unit deal with franchisee Ray Johnson to develop 10 restaurants across Collin and Denton counties with the first opening next year. Although the Dallas area is home to seven units, Johnson is pursuing sites in Highland Village, Flower Mound and Bartonville.

"I've been in the restaurant business for decades, and after divesting my previous concept I quickly began pursuing Slim Chickens. The concept is so strong, from its menu to its branding and design, it's the whole package," Johnson said in a company press release. "It's rare for a brand of this quality to have attractive greenspace available for multi-unit development. We're happy we signed when we did and are excited to bring the concept to our neighbors across Collin and Denton counties."

Since February 2020, Slim Chickens has inked eight multi-unit agreements representing 49 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 as well as Dallas, Cleveland and cities throughout Montana, according to the release.

The brand has 100 locations across the United States, the United Kingdom and Kuwait and has more than 400 units in development, it said.

Last year, Slim Chickens attracted an equity investment from 10 Point Capital, the private equity firm behind segment leader, Tropical Smoothie Café.