Slim Chickens Launches Dr Pepper® Blasted Tenders, Tender Bites and Wings

Hand-breaded tenders, tender bites and wings feature a sweet and savory Dr Pepper dry rub, available nationwide September 14th through November 16th at no additional charge.

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark., Sept. 14, 2026 /PRNewswire/ -- Slim Chickens, the 300-plus-unit fast-casual chicken franchise, is teaming up with Dr Pepper® to launch Dr Pepper Blasted Tenders, Tender Bites and Wings nationwide beginning September 14th for a limited time.

The collaboration exclusively pairs the one-of-a-kind taste of Dr Pepper, a blend of 23 unique flavors, with Slim Chickens' hand-breaded chicken.

Dr Pepper Blasted is a proprietary dry seasoning blend that is applied by hand after the chicken comes out of the fryer. It is not a sauce, and the chicken is not brined or marinated in Dr Pepper. The seasoning adheres to the hand-breaded coating, so the Dr Pepper flavor comes through in every bite.

"We don't add flavors to our tenders lightly – tenders and sauce are the whole reason people know us," said Patrick Noone, chief marketing officer at Slim Chickens. "Dr Pepper Blasted cleared that bar. It is bold, it is unmistakable, and the only place in the country you can get it is at Slim Chickens."

Dr Pepper Blasted is available on tenders, tender bites and wings at all domestic Slim Chickens locations at no additional charge. The launch adds another option to the Slim Chickens menu, built around the brand's "Whatcha Pickin'?" approach to customization.

"There's nothing else quite like the one-of-a-kind taste of Dr Pepper, and we're always looking for new ways to bring that flavor to life for our fans," said Trish Riddle, Senior Vice President of Foodservice, Keurig Dr Pepper. "Slim Chickens has done exactly that with Dr Pepper Blasted. And there's no better time to introduce it than during football season, when fans are gathering for tailgates, watch parties and game-day traditions built around great food, great company and an ice-cold Dr Pepper."

The launch lands in the middle of football season, which is by design. Slim Chickens was built in a college town, and Dr Pepper has fueled college football fandom for generations. A basket of Dr Pepper Blasted tenders and an ice-cold Dr Pepper is made for a Saturday in front of the game.

"There is a reason we picked September," Noone said. "Football is when our guests are most locked in, and now they have a new way to enjoy the tenders they already love. Whatcha Pickin'? This fall, we think we know."

Dr Pepper Blasted Tenders are available until November 16th at all domestic Slim Chickens locations. Find your nearest Slim Chickens at slimchickens.com.

About Slim Chickens
Slim Chickens opened in 2003 in Fayetteville, Arkansas, with a focus on fresh, delicious food with a Southern flair in a fast-casual setting. Guests can always expect fresh chicken tenders and wings cooked to order and served with 14 flavorful dipping sauces to choose from. With more than 300 locations open and a fanatical following in 34 U.S. states, as well as international locations in the United Kingdom, Germany, Turkey and Malaysia, the eternally cool brand is an emerging national and international franchise leading the "better chicken" segment with a goal to grow over 600 restaurants over the next decade. Southern hospitality is not just for the South; everyone, everywhere can appreciate honest food to socialize with friends and neighbors. For more information on Slim Chickens, visit www.slimchickens.com.

About Dr Pepper^®
Dr Pepper®, a brand of Keurig Dr Pepper, Inc. (KDP), is the oldest major soft drink in the United States. Since 1885, the twenty-three flavors of Dr Pepper® have earned legions of fans who enjoy its unique, refreshing taste. The brand is available in Regular, Diet, Caffeine Free, Cherry, Zero Sugar, Cream Soda, Strawberries & Cream, and Blackberry varieties. For more information, visit DrPepper.com or keurigdrpepper.com. For the brand's latest news and updates, follow Dr Pepper^® at Facebook.com/DrPepper, Instagram.com/DrPepper, or TikTok.com/DrPepper.

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