QSR February 2023

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SlimChickens HitMajor Milestones in 2022 The breakthrough chicken brandwrapped up 2022 on a high note.

openings across the U.S. and internation ally. In the U.S., Slim Chickens has become a household name for Americans with a strong rapidly growing footprint. In Texas, the brand has 27 existing locations with plans to open five more in Houston and several locations in San Antonio andDallas. Adding to its domestic expansion, franchi sees are taking note of the brand’s growth in Oklahoma, Utah, Ohio, Florida, and the Carolinas to name a few. The chicken brand is looking to continue to drive growth in the Northeast and across the U.S. Slim Chickens is also extending its Southern hospitality atmosphere to var ious international markets, such as the U.K. and more recently opening its first location in Northern Ireland. The brand anticipates another year of strong inter national growth spearheading an inter national expansion initiative with plans to grow in France, Spain, Germany, Poland, and the GCC. To top off the brand’s 50 openings in 2022, Slim Chickens also solidified 150

ONCE AGAIN, SLIM CHICKENS IS CELEBRATING A record-breaking year and is soaring into 2023 with promising growth. The renowned brand, best known for its Southern comfort food and hand-breaded chicken tenders, is making its mark across the U.S. and internationally.

signed agreements with established multi-unit operators. These fran chisees are eager to franchise with the brand given its impressive $3.8 million AUV*—listed as Group 1 in the 2022 FDD Item 19*—and more than 1,100 units in development. Slim Chickens’ robust franchisee sys tem also contributes to the brand’s year-over-year comp store sales increases every single year, including a 40-percent increase in the last three years alone. Restaurant and franchise trade publications continue to recognize the striking development Slim Chickens achieved throughout the year, naming the brand a “Breakout Brand of the Year” and a “Top Recession Proof Business.” As themomentum resumes, the brand is projected to sign 200more locations in 2023. SlimChickens’ upward trajectory in 2022 indicates that 2023will be another promising opportunity for the brand to leave a dom inating presence in the global chicken segment. RF

As the leading fast-casual chicken con cept continues to strike interest with sea soned multi-unit operators, established res tauranteurs are particularly enticed by the franchising opportunities SlimChickens pro vides. The widespread interest can be attrib uted to the brand’s impressive systemwide sales, market potential, and high touch exec utive team that’s in tune with franchisees’ bottom line. In 2022, Slim Chickens rolled out 50

OPENINGS IN 2022: 50 SIGNED AGREEMENTS IN 2022: 150 UNITS IN DEVELOPMENT: Over 1,100 AUV: $ 3.8 million auv*

For more information about franchisingwith SlimChickens, visit slimchickensfranchise.com/get-started .

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