By Joshua Huff, sports editor
BIRMINGHAM — Those epicures who delight in chicken will rejoice at the news that the southern restaurant Slim Chickens has announced that it will open its first Birmingham location later this year.
Jeff and Andrea Goldt, the multi-unit franchisee owners, said that they will bring the brand to Alabama for the first time in the fourth quarter of 2020.
“When I was first introduced to the Slim Chickens brand, I was immediately sold on the concept — this brand is definitely special to be part of,” Jeff said. “We’re excited to introduce members of the community to the brand. They will be ‘Slimthusiasts’ before you know it.”
Slim Chickens, which prides itself on cooked-to-order fresh food, offers an array of selections such as chicken tenders, fresh salads, sandwiches, chicken and waffles, chicken wings and unique side items. The restaurant also includes 17 house-made dipping sauces, allowing customers to enjoy a different flavor profile with each visit.
“We use the best cut you can get for our tenders,” the restaurant posted on its website. “From the outset, 100% all-natural premium tenderloins have been the building block for our entire menu. Our time-tested recipe has become a household favorite, locking in flavor with our southern-style buttermilk marinade, and lightly breaded by hand with every order.”
Slim Chickens has over 100 locations across the United States, the United Kingdom and Kuwait, and is known for its passionate group of followers.
The brand’s growth is propelled by strong devoted fan base, also known as “Slimthusiasts.” Those fans resonate with the southern contemporary look and feel and the open and inviting layout of Slim Chickens restaurants.