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title: "Slim Chickens opens newest location in Cambridge Circus"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/17042aa5-38a0-4645-a325-e68f3b707ca9
source: "Global Franchise"
original_url: https://www.global-franchise.com/news/slim-chickens-opens-newest-location-in-cambridge-circus
author: "Raghav Patel"
category: "Chicken"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Chicken"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2022-05-13T09:17:53.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T16:11:27.862Z
image: https://cdn.global-franchise.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/Slim-Chickens-Elevates-Better-Chicken-Concept-with-Fresh-Design-880x530-1.jpg
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# Slim Chickens opens newest location in Cambridge Circus

**TL;DR:** Slim Chickens has opened a new location in Cambridge Circus, operated by Boparan Restaurant Group, as part of its international expansion plans. The brand has over 160 locations across the U.S. and U.K., and over 800 stores in development.

*By Raghav Patel, originally published in Global Franchise on 2022-05-13. [Read the original](https://www.global-franchise.com/news/slim-chickens-opens-newest-location-in-cambridge-circus).*

## Story

Slim Chickens, the better chicken brand, has announced the opening of its newest U.K. location in Cambridge Circus. The new west-end location will be operated by the Boparan Restaurant Group.

Slim Chickens has opened over 160 locations across the U.S. and U.K., and has over 800 stores in development.

“Another U.K. location is in the books! Partnering with Boparan Restaurant Group to bring our fan-favorite chicken to more communities across the world is so exciting,” said Jackie Lobdell, vice president of franchise development at Slim Chickens.

“We are proud to be able to work with such experienced multi-unit operating groups that have a passion for Slim Chickens amazing food and environment.”

The brand recently launched its redesigned store concept in Bentonville, Arkansas. In collaboration with an architectural firm, Harrison, the new Slim Chicken’s design will offer customers more convenience. A two-lane drive-thru has been introduced to allow pay and pick up customers to grab their orders more quickly. The interior has also had a redesign, with new graphics ready to greet guests.

“We are excited to bring a vibrant look and feel to this location while striving to enhance our guests’ experiences with the brand no matter how they choose to visit us,” said Kendra Payne, director of design at Slim Chickens.

“Our partnership with Harrison is helping us shape our future and challenge current thinking as the brand continues to grow and evolve.

## Entities

- Restaurants (sector)
- franchise development (topic)
- Global Franchise (publication)
- international expansion (topic)
- location opening (topic)
- Raghav Patel (person)
- Slim Chickens (company)
- Jackie Lobdell (person)
- restaurant design (topic)
- Boparan Restaurant Group (company)
- Cambridge Circus (location)

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Originally reported by Raghav Patel, Global Franchise (https://www.global-franchise.com/news/slim-chickens-opens-newest-location-in-cambridge-circus). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/17042aa5-38a0-4645-a325-e68f3b707ca9).