Slim Chickens
Food & Beverage · Quick-Service Restaurants
- Royalty
- 5.0%
of weekly Net Sales
About Slim Chickens
Slim Chickens is a beloved brand that offers an incredible variety of fresh and delicious menu items. Their hand-breaded chicken tenders are a fan-favorite, perfectly crispy and full of flavor. They also serve mouthwatering fried wings and craft sandwiches that will satisfy any craving. In addition to their delectable food, Slim Chickens provides catering services, ensuring that your next event is a success. Their house sauces are the perfect accompaniment to their savory dishes, adding an extra layer of taste to every bite. With convenient online ordering through the Slim Chickens App, you can enjoy their amazing food from the comfort of your own home. They even offer delivery through DoorDash, bringing their flavorful chicken straight to your door. Join their rewards program and earn exciting perks with every order. For an unforgettable dining experience with friendly service, visit Slim Chickens today.
Key terms
- Franchise fee
$30k
- Brand fund
2.0% of Net Sales
- Local advertising
1.0% of Net Sales
- Footprint
2,700 – 3,200 sq ft
- Territory Fee (Development Agreement)
$15k
- Veteran discount
Not offered
Brand Percentile Rankings
Rankings compare brands in the same operating year. Fee and investment figures come from the FDD (2026 filing); filings on file: 2024, 2025, 2026.
Growth
- Total locations—
Franchised units open at year-end
- New openings—
Gross new units opened during the calendar year
- 1-year unit growth rate—
Net unit growth versus prior year
- 3-year unit CAGR—
Compound annual growth rate of unit count over the trailing 3 years
- Unit growth ratio—
Cumulative opens / closures through year-end
Unit economics
- Annual unit volume (Median)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (25th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- Annual unit volume (75th percentile)—
Per FDD Item 19 disclosure
- 1-year Median AUV growth rate—
Year-over-year change in median AUV
- Store-level EBITDA Margin—
Median unit-level EBITDA / AUV
Investment profile
- Estimated initial investment$3.1M
Midpoint of estimated initial investment range
↓ Lower is better - Time to open5 months
Midpoint of average time from agreement to opening
↓ Lower is better - Royalty rate5.0%
Percent of net sales paid to the franchisor
↓ Lower is better - Sales-to-investment ratio—
Median AUV / estimated initial investment midpoint
- Cash-on-cash returns—
Median unit-level EBITDA / estimated initial investment midpoint. Steady-state estimate; year 1 returns will be lower as the unit ramps to median volumes.
Franchisee healthLocked
- Unit closure ratio
- Transfer vs. closure ratio
- Percent multi-unit franchisees
- Litigation rate
- EBITDA multiple on sales & transfers
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Location footprint
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Sources
Financial and operating figures are sourced from the brand's Franchise Disclosure Documents. Brand percentile rankings are based on comparisons to other brands that include the same metrics in their Franchise Disclosure Documents.