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SLIM CHICKEN'S
Slim Chickens is a fast-casual restaurant franchise specializing in fresh chicken tenders, wings, salads, sandwiches, and wraps, complemented by a variety of signature sauces. They focus on providing quality food with quick and efficient service, often including drive-thru options. Their target market includes individuals and families seeking a convenient and satisfying meal experience.
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Franchise Costs
5% royalty + 2% ad fund + 1% local ad + variable technology fee + variable app service fee
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: 166 franchised Restaurants that were open and operating during the entire 2025 fiscal year, categorized into four groups based on Gross Sales.
* Average gross revenue and median gross revenue are explicitly stated as aggregate values for all 166 restaurants in the document. The weighted average of the individual group averages (Group 1: 41 units x $3,474,177; Group 2: 42 units x $2,541,223; Group 3: 42 units x $1,974,912; Group 4: 41 units x $1,418,412) also yields $2,351,047.10, confirming the stated aggregate average. Revenue top quartile is taken from the average of Group 1 (highest sales group). Revenue bottom quartile is taken from the average of Group 4 (lowest sales group). No information regarding gross profit, net income, net profit, EBITDA, or expense data was found to estimate profit ranges.
Extracted Item 19 Section
Avg. Revenue: $2,351,047
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Key Insights
- Higher investment than 94% of Fast Casual franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
SLIM CHICKEN'S Current | $1.2M – $4.9M | $30K | 5.0% | 204 |
| Tropical Smoothie Cafe | $276K – $771K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,650 |
| TROPICAL SMOOTHIE CAFÉ | $300K – $721K | $35K | 6.0% | 1,371 |
| FIREHOUSE SUBS RESTAURANTS (UNIT) | $405K – $1.6M | $20K | 6.0% | 1,249 |
| Zaxby's | $1.4M – $3.8M | $35K | 6.0% | 826 |
| Qdoba | $548K – $1.3M | $40K | 5.0% | 652 |
Fast Casual Average 111 franchises | $522K – $1.2M | $38K | 5.6% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 111 Fast Casual franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
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217 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
217 Contacts Available
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Litigation (Item 3)
One instance of selling franchises in Washington without proper registration and disclosure.
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
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Unlock due diligence reportsFrequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a SLIM CHICKEN'S franchise ranges from $1,188,900 to $4,944,000. This includes a franchise fee of $30,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 5.0% of gross sales.