Slim Chickens, the better-chicken brand, has announced the opening of its newest restaurant in Guildford, England. The new restaurant will be located at 22 Friary St. and marks the Boparan Group’s 18th Slim Chickens location across the U.K.
The brand now has 160 locations to its name across the U.S. and U.K., and shows no signs of slowing growth. Slim Chickens has 800 locations in development.
“As we continue to expand across the globe, we are grateful for having great franchise partners like Boparan Restaurant Group guiding our growth,” said Jackie Lobdell, vice president of franchise development at Slim Chickens.
“Their passion for the Slim Chickens brand and dedication to bringing our amazing flavors and southern comfort environment to communities across the UK is admirable.”
The brand’s U.K. expansion has been ongoing has also been met by developments in the U.S., with the brand launching a new prototype store in Bentonville, Arkansas. The new store design has a shrunken footprint with an emphasis on delivery and pick up. Slim Chickens also recently opened its 17th U.K. location in Arndale, Manchester.