Slim Chickens Opens Fourth Restaurant in Lincoln, Nebraska

Experienced Franchise Group Expands Portfolio and Strengthens Brand's Growing Midwest Presence

October 27, 2026 // Franchising.com // FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. – Slim Chickens, a leading fast-casual franchise in the better-chicken segment featuring dine-in and drive-thru service, has opened its fourth restaurant in Lincoln, Nebraska. Located near 84th and Adams streets in northeast Lincoln, the new restaurant marks the brand's 20th opening of 2026 and the third location for local franchise group Mid-West Slims.

Led by franchisees Bill and Stacie Hooks, Mid-West Slims has established a strong presence in Lincoln with existing restaurants near 85th and Old Cheney Road and 16th and Pine Lake Road. The newest location expands the group’s reach into northeast Lincoln, an area where guests have expressed interest in having a Slim Chickens closer to home. With additional restaurants at the University of Nebraska–Lincoln and Creighton University in Omaha, Slim Chickens now has four restaurants in Lincoln and five statewide.

“We've heard from guests for years who wanted to see Slim Chickens on the north side of Lincoln, so we're proud to finally bring the brand to this part of the community,” said Bill. “Opening our restaurant is an opportunity to continue building on what we've established here, and we look forward to welcoming both longtime fans and new guests through our doors.”

Slim Chickens continues attracting guests around the world by combining premium, cooked-to-order food with genuine Southern hospitality, creating an experience centered on choice, customization and serving guests with excellence. Its “Whatcha Pickin’?” positioning spans hand-breaded tenders, wings, sandwiches, wraps, salads, Chicken & Waffles, and signature Jar Desserts, supported by 14 signature house sauces, helping the brand appeal across multiple dayparts and guest occasions.

“When existing franchisees choose to open additional restaurants, it speaks to the confidence they have in the brand and the opportunities they see in their markets,” said Matt Green, Chief Development Officer of Slim Chickens. “Bill and Stacie understand the Lincoln community and have continued identifying opportunities to bring Slim Chickens to more guests. Their latest opening is a great example of the multi-unit development we're focused on supporting across our system.”

Founded in Fayetteville, Arkansas, in 2003, Slim Chickens has grown from a single neighborhood restaurant into a global brand with more than 300 locations open. Today, the brand operates in 32 U.S. states and internationally in the U.K., Ireland, Germany, Turkey, Saudi Arabia, and Malaysia. As Slim Chickens continues to grow, the brand remains focused on awarding franchise opportunities to qualified, experienced multi-unit operators in Florida, Alabama, Georgia, Indiana, Illinois, Ohio, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Pennsylvania, New York and California.

For more information on the Slim Chickens franchise opportunity, visit slimchickensfranchise.com. Connect with Slim Chickens on LinkedIn by visiting https://www.linkedin.com/company/slim-chickens. 

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About Slim Chickens

Slim Chickens, a leading fast casual franchise that features dine-in and drive-through in the better-chicken segment, opened in 2003 in Fayetteville, Arkansas. Offering high-quality food with a focus on fresh, delicious ingredients, the brand prides itself on its Southern flair and commitment to hospitality, all in a fast-casual setting. Food is cooked to order, and the differentiated menu features chicken tenders, fresh salads, sandwiches, chicken and waffles, chicken wings, and unique side items, alongside 14 house dipping sauces.

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