After closing over a year ago, falling into disrepair, and becoming an eyesore, new life is coming to the old Hardee's restaurant building. Hardee's closed on May 16, 2022. On January 18, 2023, Slim Evans LLC purchased the former Hardee's for $2 million.
On Monday, August 7, 2023, Statesboro based general contractor C. Merrill Construction (CMC) began preparing the building and site, located at 463 Northside Drive East, for renovations. Justin Williams, City of Statesboro Planning and Housing Administrator, confirmed that they have issued CMC permits for renovations of the building for a Slim Chickens restaurant. He does not have a timeline for completion.
The Statesboro location will be the second location in Georgia. The first was opened in Evans, Georgia in August 2021.
Slim Chickens
Slim Chickens is a Fayetteville, Arkansas headquartered fast-casual restaurant chain which specializes in chicken tenders, wings, sandwiches, salads, wraps, chicken and waffles, and other items. It was founded in 2003 by Greg Smart and Tom Gordon.
Slim Chickens in 2019 announced a minority investment by 10 Point Capital, a company that helped fuel major expansions for companies like Tropical Smoothie Cafe and others. CEO Tom Gordon said the investment would help the company toward its stated goal of opening 600 locations in the next 10 years.
The founders' mission was simple: to make the best hand-breaded chicken tenders using only the freshest ingredients, served in a friendly atmosphere where people can relax and feel at home.
They use the best cut you can get in their tenders. From the outset, 100% all-natural premium tenders have been the building block for their entire menu. Their time-tested recipe has become a household favorite, locking in flavor with their southern-style buttermilk marinade, and lightly breaded by hand with every order.
