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title: "Slim Chickens Opens First Drive-Thru Location in the United Kingdom"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/f78e4dec-fc94-452b-853a-a2e4ffdc75ae
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20241029_slim_chickens_opens_first_drivethru_location_in_the_united_kingdom.html
category: "Chicken"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Chicken"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit","Operations"]
published: 2024-10-29T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T18:33:33.851Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/slimchickens.jpg
---

# Slim Chickens Opens First Drive-Thru Location in the United Kingdom

**TL;DR:** Slim Chickens has opened its first drive-thru location in the United Kingdom, in Belfast-Lisburn, Northern Ireland, operated by KK Restaurant Group. The brand is known for its cooked-to-order chicken tenders and high-quality food.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2024-10-29. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20241029_slim_chickens_opens_first_drivethru_location_in_the_united_kingdom.html).*

## Story

Slim Chickens announced today its new restaurant opening in Belfast-Lisburn, Northern Ireland. Spearheaded by multi-unit operator KK Restaurant Group, a sub-franchisee of Boparan Restaurant Group, this marks the first drive-thru location in the United Kingdom.

“We are thrilled to bring more of our quality cooked-to-order chicken tenders to Lisburn,” said Jackie Lobdell, Vice President of Franchise Development at Slim Chickens.

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 14 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)
- fast casual (topic)
- Slim Chickens (company)
- Jackie Lobdell (person)
- drive thru (topic)
- Boparan Restaurant Group (company)
- better chicken (topic)
- Northern Ireland (location)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20241029_slim_chickens_opens_first_drivethru_location_in_the_united_kingdom.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/f78e4dec-fc94-452b-853a-a2e4ffdc75ae).