Fast-Growing Better-Chicken Brand Expands with Six-Unit Development Agreement with Established Multi-Unit Operator
February 17, 2026 // Franchising.com // CALIFORNIA — Slim Chickens, a leading fast casual franchise in the better-chicken segment featuring dine-in and drive-thru service, announced today a six-unit development agreement that will bring the brand to California for the first time. The agreement is an amendment to an existing development deal with Roper Foods, LLC, an experienced restaurant operator currently developing Slim Chickens locations in Nevada.
The agreement includes planned development across several counties, with the first new location expected to open in Sacramento County. The deal reflects growing demand for premium, chicken-first QSR concepts in high-density markets and Slim Chickens’ disciplined approach to regional expansion…