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Slim Chickens to open up to 20 new UK stores under major expansion plans

UK · 2026-10-05

Key takeaway

Slim Chickens plans 15-20 new UK drive-through sites over 12 months, starting at Broughton Shopping Park on October 6.

  1. Step 1 · The triggerSlim Chickens announces plans to open 15-20 new UK drive-through sites over the next 12 months, starting at Broughton Shopping Park on October 6.
  2. Step 2 · Knock-onBoparan Restaurant Group, as master franchisee, captures the franchise and operating economics from the expanded Slim Chickens estate.
  3. Step 3 · Knock-onThe new sites create an estimated 800-1,000 jobs, adding employment and capacity to the UK hospitality sector.
  4. Step 4 · Reaches youIncreased competition for labour and prime drive-through locations pressures existing UK hospitality SMEs' operating costs and site availability.

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Source: The Independent Business

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