I’ve been craving Slim Chickens a lot lately, so I decided to dig up exactly where this fast casual chicken chain has locations right now. If you love hand-breaded tenders and a good dipping sauce as much as I do, you’re going to want to know how close the nearest one is. Here’s everything I found — plus a live map at the end so you don’t have to trust old numbers.
How Many Slim Chickens Are There, and Where?
Right now, Slim Chickens has about 227 restaurants spread across 33 U.S. states. It also has locations overseas, in places like the UK, Ireland, Germany, Turkey, and the Philippines. That’s a huge jump from just over 100 locations back in 2020. In five years, this chain has more than doubled in size.
I noticed the locations lean heavily South and Midwest. That makes sense once you know the story. Slim Chickens started in 2003 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, as one small restaurant. That hometown loyalty still shows up in the numbers today.
Here’s where I found the most locations:
- Texas has the most, with about 31 restaurants. Makes sense, since it’s such a big state.
- Arkansas comes in close behind, with around 29. That’s honestly wild for a state that small. It means Arkansas has the best access of any state, with roughly one Slim Chickens for every 100,000 people. Compare that to Texas, where it’s closer to one per 900,000 people.
- Florida, Alabama, Kentucky, and Oklahoma each have 10 to 14 locations.
- Missouri, Tennessee, North Carolina, and South Carolina each have around 7 to 9.
Looking at cities, Houston and Fayetteville are tied for the most locations of any single city. Right behind them are Little Rock, Lubbock, Bentonville, Columbia, Lincoln, and Sioux Falls. So it’s not just big cities getting all the love — smaller cities have a strong presence too.
But there are still gaps. As of now, California, New York, most of New England, Alaska, Hawaii, and Oregon have zero Slim Chickens locations. If you live on the West Coast or up in the Northeast, you’re out of luck for now. That’s changing though, and I’ll get to that below.
Find Your Nearest Slim Chickens
I didn’t want to give you a list that goes out of date in a month, so I built something better. Below is a live map. Just type in your city or state, or tap one of the quick buttons for a state or city I mentioned above, and the map jumps right there. Click any pin and you’ll see that location’s real hours, star rating, and directions, pulled straight from Google in real time. Not something I typed in and forgot about.
Find Your Nearest Slim Chickens
Search any city or state below — the map pulls live pins, ratings, and hours straight from Google Maps.
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How this works: tapping a state or city loads a live Google Maps search for that area, so pins, star ratings, and today’s opening hours are always current — nothing here is hardcoded. State/city lists are based on public location-count aggregates and may shift as new stores open.
Is Slim Chickens Expanding?
Yes, and pretty fast. The company has said it wants to grow to over 600 U.S. restaurants in the next ten years. That’s almost triple what it has today.
The biggest move I found: Slim Chickens is finally heading into the Northeast. It has 17 new locations planned for New Jersey. That’s a region this chain has skipped for years, so this is a big deal if you live up there. It tells me the brand is ready to test new markets outside its usual comfort zone in the South and Midwest.
I expect more news like this soon, since the company still has a long way to go to hit that 600-store goal. I’d guess Texas and Florida will keep getting more locations too, since they’re already popular but still have room to grow.
Hours & What to Expect Before You Go
I’ll be honest, Slim Chickens hours are not the same everywhere. A standalone restaurant, a spot inside a mall food court, and a location with a drive-thru can all run different schedules. Hours also change on holidays. Instead of giving you one set of hours that might be wrong for your location, I’d rather you check the map above. Tap your nearest pin and you’ll see that store’s real hours, straight from Google.
A few things stay the same no matter which location you visit:
- Made-to-order tenders and wings. Everything is hand-breaded, not frozen and pre-made.
- Great dipping sauces. Their signature Slim Sauce and Mango Habanero sauce are both made in-house, and there are several more to try.
- Easy ordering. Most locations let you order ahead through the Slims app or website for pickup. Many also offer delivery.
If it’s your first time going, I’d call ahead or check the map the same day, especially around holidays when hours tend to shift.
FAQ
Is there a Slim Chickens near me?
Probably, if you live in the South, lower Midwest, or increasingly the Southeast. Use the map above to check your area. If you’re on the West Coast, in New England, Hawaii, or Alaska, not yet.
How many states have a Slim Chickens?
33 states have at least one location right now, out of 50.
Are Slim Chickens hours the same at every location?
No. Hours change based on the type of location. Always check the specific pin on the map above instead of trusting one general answer.
Is Slim Chickens coming to new areas soon?
Yes. The brand confirmed a Northeast expansion, starting with 17 New Jersey locations. Long term, it wants over 600 U.S. restaurants.
Where did Slim Chickens start?
Fayetteville, Arkansas, back in 2003. Arkansas is still one of the strongest markets for the brand today.