Slims Chickens

Coverage follows the expansion of an American-inspired fast-casual brand in the UK, with updates on new restaurant launches, franchising deals, menu development, leadership changes, and investment activity. Insight explores how the business competes in the crowded QSR and casual dining market, adapts to shifting consumer tastes, and builds recognition across high streets and retail destinations.

  • May- 2025 -
    16 May
    RestaurantsSlim Chickens opens new site in Merry Hill

    Slim Chickens opens new site in Merry Hill

    Slim Chickens has announced the opening of its newest restaurant at Merry Hill shopping centre.  The Southern-inspired operator has opened in a location near one of the food court entrances to the centre. Spanning 5,229 sq ft, the two-floor restaurant features Slim Chickens’ signature red and black décor, seating for…

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  • Apr- 2025 -
    2 April
    RestaurantsSlim Chickens to open in Merry Hill in May

    Slim Chickens to open in Merry Hill in May

    Slim Chickens has announced the signing of a new restaurant location in Merry Hill set to open in May.  Slim Chickens, known for its Southern-inspired cuisine, will open the two-floor, 5,229 sq ft unit with seating for 175 covers.  The restaurant will strengthen Merry Hill’s roster of quick-service dining options,…

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  • Jul- 2024 -
    24 July
    NewsSlim Chickens opens at Basingstoke’s Festival Place

    Slim Chickens opens at Basingstoke’s Festival Place

    American fried chicken restaurant chain Slim Chickens has launched a new location at Festival Place, marking its Basingstoke debut. The chain has launched in a 3,503 sq ft unit on Festival Place’s ground floor, occupying a space on the F&B-focused mall opposite the Festival Square entrance, close to Five Guys…

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  • Jun- 2024 -
    26 June
    NewsSlim Chickens to open at Festival Place in July

    Slim Chickens to open at Festival Place in July

    American fried chicken restaurant chain Slim Chickens is set to open a new location at Festival Place in July.  With room for over 85 diners, the restaurant will deliver its casual dining offer serving hand-breaded buttermilk-marinated chicken, as well as other dishes including sandwiches, crispy wings, wraps, salads, sides and…

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  • Aug- 2022 -
    9 August
    RestaurantsSlims Chickens partners with Tesco to open 27th site

    Slims Chickens partners with Tesco to open 27th site

    The Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) has announced it will open its 27th Slim Chickens restaurant and the first in Tesco Extra this month in Redditch, on 17 August. Located 15 miles south of Birmingham, the new 68-cover restaurant has been designed by AW Architectural Design and features exposed brick, industrial…

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