AllStar Wings & Ribs vs Slim Chickens Franchise Comparison

In 2003 Tom Anastopoulos, the Founder and President of the AllStar Group of Companies, was lamenting over supper one night that there didn't appear to be any really great place for wings. Coincidentally, the dinner Tom was serving was ribs. Everyone loved Tom's ribs! So while the dinner time discussions revolved around wings, it was quickly decided that Tom's excellent ribs should also be a staple of a daring, new business. And so AllStar Wings & Ribs was born! It was an instant success! It soon became evident that the success came as a result of careful planning and meticulous execution of the concept. Tom was sensitive to the fact that customers demand value and value meant quality product, fair price, great service and a convenient location. Product in the restaurant business is of paramount importance. So with AllStar the quality of the product that is served and the uniqueness of the service give AllStar Wings & Ribs Restaurants a distinct advantage over competition. Since its inception AllStar has focused on the quality that made the initial success possible. The combination of 180 flavours of wings to choose from, a "to-die-for" selection of meaty ribs, great service from a highly trained wait staff and an overall fun atmosphere continues to make new locations follow the successes enjoyed by earliest ones. For families, kids, fun-minded singles, adults and seniors looking for fun, cool atmosphere with great food and excellent service, AllStar Wings & Ribs delivers on all fronts. Recognizable by its multi-flagged logo, unique interior colours and multitudes of televisions and sports memorabilia on the walls, AllStar has quickly gained a reputation as an outstanding themed restaurant that delivers GREAT wings & ribs, great value, abundant portions and a memorable dining experience. AllStar Wings & Ribs' attention to detail and uncompromising commitment to quality has created a compelling image with customers in the marketplace - thereby occupying a unique position in the foodservice industry.

Our roots run deep in the Delta where the food is honest, meals are social, and the door is always open. We started with a mission to bring a dose of that southern hospitality to a fast, casual setting - serving Fresh Delicious Chicken® to the communities we serve.

Our startup story is pretty simple. It all started with a craving for a quick, quality meal - fresh chicken cooked to order. The founders, Greg Smart and Tom Gordon, discovered there was a niche to fill and rallied where lots of great startups begin, from their garage! Tireless testing and a laser-focused vision launched the first

Slim Chickens restaurant in Fayetteville, Arkansas, 2003. Now, tens of thousands of happy customers later, we know that there’s something special about our hand-breaded chicken tenders, fresh hot chicken sandwiches, made-to-order wings and our house-made dipping sauces that keep our loyal fans coming back…over and over again.

Our service model sets us apart from quick service restaurants. Whether you’re dining in, driving through, or carrying out, our people will greet you with a warm smile and a desire to please. When dining in, we bring your food to your table and provide you with that extra touch of hospitality. We strive to return that enthusiasm by giving back to the communities we serve - helping local non-profits with fundraisers, donating food to community events, and doing everything we can to improve the lives of people in the communities where we live and work.

The initial investment necessary to begin operation of a single Slim Chickens franchise ranges from $841,900 to $1,739,000. This includes $15,000 that must be paid to the franchisor as initial franchise fees. If you sign a Development Agreement to develop multiple Restaurants, you will have to pay the franchisor a territory fee equal to $15,000 multiplied by the total number of Restaurants to be developed. The franchisor does not have a minimum number of Restaurants you would need to develop to sign a Development Agreement.