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title: "Slim Chickens Opens 2 New Restaurants in the UK"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/40009c22-d627-46e9-a26d-560e5563619c
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20231005_slim_chickens_opens_2_new_restaurants_in_the_uk.html
category: "Chicken"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Chicken"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2023-10-05T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:47.945Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/slimchickens.jpg
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# Slim Chickens Opens 2 New Restaurants in the UK

**TL;DR:** Slim Chickens has opened two new restaurants in the UK, in Bury St. Edmonds and York, through a partnership with Boparan Restaurant Group and its sub-franchisee KChicken. The brand is continuing to expand its presence in the UK market with the help of its multi-unit operating group.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2023-10-05. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20231005_slim_chickens_opens_2_new_restaurants_in_the_uk.html).*

## Story

FAYETTEVILLE, Ark. - Slim Chickens announced today its new restaurant openings in Bury St. Edmonds and York, United Kingdom. Dedicated and established multi-unit operating group Boparan Restaurant Group and their sub-franchisee group, KChicken, are spearheading the new restaurant locations.

“We are thrilled to bring our southern hospitality and quality cooked-to-order chicken tenders to more communities in the UK,” said Jackie Lobdell, vice president of franchise development at Slim Chickens. “We are so thankful for our partnership with Boparan and their subsidiaries like KChicken who are establishing a strong footprint for us overseas.”

Slim Chickens offers 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 thrilled to open two more restaurants in the UK. Each location we open signifies the success in the service and support systems we have created for Slim Chickens franchisees,” said Sam Rothschild, COO of Slim Chickens. “It has been amazing to see our partnership with Boparan Restaurant Group and its affiliate, KChicken, flourish.”

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)
- Jackie Lobdell (person)
- Sam Rothschild (person)
- Boparan Restaurant Group (company)
- multi-unit operating (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20231005_slim_chickens_opens_2_new_restaurants_in_the_uk.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/40009c22-d627-46e9-a26d-560e5563619c).