Slim Chickens Signs 25-Unit Deal with Current Franchisee for Ohio

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January 25, 2024 // Franchising.com // OHIO - Slim Chickens announced today it has inked a deal for 25 locations in Columbus, Cincinnati, and Dayton, Ohio.

Spearheading the new stores is seasoned Slim Chickens restaurant operator, Big Star Chicken who currently hosts Slim Chickens stores in the Austin and San Antonio, Texas markets. Now expanding its portfolio with the brand, the group is thrilled to announce its large development agreement in Ohio. As it looks to introduce Slim Chickens to more residents throughout the state, its mission is to provide an unparalleled level of hospitality to both its team and guests while operating great restaurants. Big Star Chicken is looking forward to creating employment opportunities and partnering with local groups to give back and better the communities in which it conducts business.

“After researching Ohio markets for several years, we believe Slim Chickens will be a great fit,” said McGrath.

The President of Big Star Chicken, Dan McGrath has nearly three decades of QSR experience with Dunkin Brands, Arby’s, Slim Chickens, and several independent restaurant operators. McGrath joined the Slim Chickens team two years ago with a full support team in Texas and is confident the brand will be just as successful in Ohio. As it looks to exceed guest expectations with Slim Chickens, Big Star Chicken is passionate about the community in which it serves and is currently partnered with the local Chamber of Commerce organizations, Special Olympics, SCUC ISD, Military fundraising partners, Special needs assistance school programs, and the Local PD & FD fundraising and event partners.

“Our partnership with Big Star Chicken and Dan McGrath has been a testament to the time and resources our team has spent to build what our franchise is today,” said Sam Rothschild, COO of Slim Chickens. “We are thrilled to continue to see our name extended further in the South and Midwest region and cannot wait to see how Big Star Chicken continues to thrive with its stores in Texas and now in Ohio. We are so thankful for operators like them who are dedicated to sharing our southern hospitality and cooked-to-order chicken tenders with more members of the community.”

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