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title: "Slim Chickens Opening in UK Meadowhall Shopping Centre"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/354e952d-33c7-4dc5-9f6c-d5b6b1d7ee73
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20230628_slim_chickens_opening_in_uk_meadowhall_shopping_centre.html
category: "Chicken"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Chicken"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2023-06-28T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T20:33:51.604Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/slimchickens.jpg
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# Slim Chickens Opening in UK Meadowhall Shopping Centre

**TL;DR:** Slim Chickens is opening a new restaurant at Meadowhall Shopping Centre in Sheffield, United Kingdom, with Boparan Restaurant Group spearheading the opening. The brand is known for its cooked-to-order chicken tenders and southern hospitality.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2023-06-28. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20230628_slim_chickens_opening_in_uk_meadowhall_shopping_centre.html).*

## Story

Slim Chickens announced today its new restaurant opening at Meadowhall Shopping Centre in Sheffield, United Kingdom. Established multi-unit operating group Boparan Restaurant Group is spearheading the opening.

“We are looking forward to sharing our inviting atmosphere and quality cooked-to-order chicken tenders with the community of Meadowhall,” said Jackie Lobdell, vice president of franchise development at Slim Chickens. “We are thankful for operating groups like Boparan Restaurant Group for their dedication to sharing our quality recipe with more communities as we continue to expand.”

The brand has cooked-to-order fresh food and a 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.

“We are so thankful for operators like Boparan Restaurant Group who are dedicated to sharing our southern hospitality and cooked-to-order chicken tenders with more members of the community,” 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)
- international expansion (topic)
- restaurant opening (topic)
- Slim Chickens (company)
- Jackie Lobdell (person)
- Sam Rothschild (person)
- Boparan Restaurant Group (company)
- Meadowhall Shopping Centre (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20230628_slim_chickens_opening_in_uk_meadowhall_shopping_centre.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/354e952d-33c7-4dc5-9f6c-d5b6b1d7ee73).