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title: "Slim Chickens Extends Beloved Southern Hospitality in Leeds"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/1648b0e7-ae5e-4f5f-9fbc-b3f7d4d0823c
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20230807_slim_chickens_extends_beloved_southern_hospitality_in_leeds.html
category: "Chicken"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Chicken"
published: 2023-08-07T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T20:31:38.861Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/slimchickens.jpg
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# Slim Chickens Extends Beloved Southern Hospitality in Leeds

**TL;DR:** Slim Chickens is expanding its presence in the United Kingdom with a new restaurant opening in Leeds, operated by Boparan Restaurant Group. The brand is known for its hand-breaded chicken tenders and southern hospitality.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2023-08-07. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20230807_slim_chickens_extends_beloved_southern_hospitality_in_leeds.html).*

## Story

Slim Chickens announced today its new restaurant opening in Leeds, United Kingdom. Established multi-unit operators, Boparan Restaurant Group is at the forefront of the opening.

“We are so excited to share our hand-breaded chicken tenders and energetic dining experience with more members of the community in Leeds,” said Jackie Lobdell, vice president of franchise development at Slim Chickens. “Spreading our southern hospitality and inviting atmosphere in the United Kingdom is so exciting and operating groups like Boparan Restaurant Group.”

The brand prides itself on its cooked-to-order fresh food and strong devoted fanbase, also known as “Slimthusiasts.” Slim Chickens has distinguished itself by offering high-quality food and 17 house-made dipping sauces, allowing customers to enjoy a different flavor profile with each visit. Its menu offers 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.

“We are honored to work with well-established operating groups like Boparan Restaurant Group,” said Sam Rothschild, CMO of Slim Chickens.

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)
- franchise development (topic)
- restaurant opening (topic)
- Slim Chickens (company)
- Jackie Lobdell (person)
- Sam Rothschild (person)
- Boparan Restaurant Group (company)
- uk market (topic)
- Leeds (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20230807_slim_chickens_extends_beloved_southern_hospitality_in_leeds.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/1648b0e7-ae5e-4f5f-9fbc-b3f7d4d0823c).