Local franchise owner Bob Gregg opened the fast-casual restaurant Slim Chickens on July 25 in the former Del Taco storefront at 6100 W. Park Blvd., Ste. 100, Plano. The restaurant is the first of 15 planned throughout southern Oklahoma and Texas, including one in Frisco that is set to open in September. The Arkansas-based chain serves chicken tenders, salads, Buffalo wings and wraps as well as 21 dipping and wing sauces. The chain also offers chicken and waffles and several dessert options served in Mason jars. 469-543-0779. www.slimchickens.com