Slim Chickens closes St. Cloud fast-food restaurant
St. Cloud has lost one of its popular fast food chicken spots this week.
Slim Chickens closed on Tuesday, according to a sign posted on the restaurant's door, and employees were notified of the closure last week.
"It is with great sadness that we must report that we have had to make the very difficult business decision to close this restaurant," the sign said. "We appreciate your dedication and focus over our almost 2-year run."
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Slim Chickens did not respond to requests for comment about the closure.
The Arkansas-based chicken chain first opened at 4181 Second St. S. in St. Cloud in 2023. It served items such as chicken tenders and wings, sandwiches and jar desserts.
Slim Chickens also operates another location in Mankato.
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Though the chain's only St. Cloud location has closed, the area is also home to other chicken spots like Chick-fil-A and Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers.
Teagan King covers business and development for the St. Cloud Times. She can be reached at teking@gannett.com.
This article originally appeared on St. Cloud Times: Slim Chickens fast-food restaurant closes in St. Cloud
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