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title: "Slim Chickens Expands in the U.K. With Four Location Openings"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/06bdc809-9eff-4802-81e8-19f3e045a3d3
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20250103_slim_chickens_expands_in_the_uk__with_four_location_openings.html
category: "Chicken"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Chicken"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2025-01-03T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T18:27:16.885Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/slimchickens.jpg
---

# Slim Chickens Expands in the U.K. With Four Location Openings

**TL;DR:** Slim Chickens has opened four new locations in the U.K. with the help of Boparan Restaurant Group. The brand is known for its hand-breaded, cooked-to-order tenders and has a strong fanbase.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2025-01-03. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20250103_slim_chickens_expands_in_the_uk__with_four_location_openings.html).*

## Story

Slim Chickens announced today its newest locations in Ashford and Bath. Spearheaded by multi-unit operator Boparan Restaurant Group, these openings highlight an impressive milestone for the group, marking their fourth location opening within a month, following successful openings in Basildon and Wood Green.

Slim Chickens is known and loved for its hand-breaded, cooked-to-order tenders and passionate followers within its markets.

The brand prides itself on its cooked-to-order fresh food and strong devoted fanbase, also known as “Slimthusiasts.” Slim Chickens has distinguished itself in the “better-chicken” segment by offering high-quality food and 14 house-made dipping sauces, allowing customers to enjoy a different flavor profile with each visit. Its menu is broader than many in the segment, offering chicken tenders, fresh salads, sandwiches, chicken and waffles, chicken wings, and unique side items.

Fans also resonate with the Southern contemporary look and feel, as well as the open and inviting layout of Slim Chickens restaurants, which speak to the hospitality mindset that anchors the brand.

Slim Chickens is a fast-casual brand in the better-chicken segment, built to scale across markets with flexible formats. Its diverse menu, cooked-to-order quality, and Southern hospitality continue to drive strong growth.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- unit expansion (topic)
- international expansion (topic)
- fast casual (topic)
- Slim Chickens (company)
- U.K. (location)
- Boparan Restaurant Group (company)
- better chicken (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20250103_slim_chickens_expands_in_the_uk__with_four_location_openings.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/06bdc809-9eff-4802-81e8-19f3e045a3d3).