Franchising

Slim Chickens lays deal in Michigan

September 19, 2023

Arkansas-based Slim Chickens, a fast casual franchise with 240 locations in the United States and the United Kingdom, has inked a deal to bring 14 locations to cities throughout Michigan. Nathan Finney, of FHG Slims, will develop restaurants throughout Lansing, Grand Rapids, Kalamazoo and key markets throughout the Great Lakes state.

"After operating in the full-service restaurant industry, I wanted to diversify my portfolio with a new and exciting concept. Slim Chickens was just that — not only is the food amazing, but the extensive support that franchisees receive is phenomenal," Finney said in a company press release. "The environment that each Slims' location has is extremely welcoming, and that extends to the corporate team as well. Its franchisees are treated like family, and that was the selling point for me."

Finney founded Finney Hospitality Group in 2012, and has opened and operated a variety of popular full-service restaurants throughout Indiana. After seeing a variety of seasoned restaurateurs find success with Slim Chickens, he was hooked by the better-chicken brand.

"Nathan is an ideal operator to help spearhead Slims' expansion throughout Michigan," Jackie Lobdell, vice president of franchise development at Slim Chickens, said in the release. "His immense success with opening full-service restaurants proves that he will do amazing work. We are excited for Slims flavorful offerings to be experienced by even more people throughout Michigan."