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title: "Slim Chickens Opening in Heaton Park"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/29df55cb-905d-4332-9a62-6e5aaaf38972
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20230518_slim_chickens_opening_in_heaton_park.html
category: "Chicken"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Chicken"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2023-05-18T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T20:34:13.944Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/slimchickens.jpg
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# Slim Chickens Opening in Heaton Park

**TL;DR:** Slim Chickens has opened a new restaurant in Heaton Park, United Kingdom, with its franchise partner JRK Restaurants and operator Boparan Restaurant Group. The brand is known for its cooked-to-order chicken tenders and southern hospitality.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2023-05-18. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20230518_slim_chickens_opening_in_heaton_park.html).*

## Story

Slim Chickens announced today its new restaurant opening in Heaton Park, United Kingdom. Established multi-unit operators, Boparan Restaurant Group and their franchise partner JRK Restaurants, are at the forefront of the opening.

“We are thrilled to extend our cooked-to-order chicken tenders and inviting atmosphere with the community of Heaton Park,” said Jackie Lobdell, vice president of franchise development at Slim Chickens. “We are thankful for operating groups like Boparan Restaurant Group and JRK Restaurants for their compassion and dedication to sharing our southern hospitality.”

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 17 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)
- restaurant opening (topic)
- fast casual (topic)
- Slim Chickens (company)
- U.K. (location)
- Jackie Lobdell (person)
- franchise partnership (topic)
- Boparan Restaurant Group (company)
- Heaton Park (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20230518_slim_chickens_opening_in_heaton_park.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/29df55cb-905d-4332-9a62-6e5aaaf38972).