Slim Chickens to open first site under new franchise agreement

Slim Chickens is set to open its first new restaurant under a franchise development agreement with JRK.

The Boparan Restaurant Group-owned fast-casual concept entered into the agreement in February, with the intention of opening five outlets across the south coast in the next four years.

Having signed its first partner, the brand is set to open an all-new site in Southampton’s WestQuay Shopping Centre next month.

It currently has seven stores in London, Birmingham, Bristol, Cardiff and Kent, which all opened in the last two years.

“We are delighted to partner with JRK in what is a significant move for everyone associated with the Slim Chickens brand,” said Judd Williams, BRG’s franchise director.

“As a result of this new signing, we have taken the first steps in our ambitious sub-franchise plans to fast track the roll out of Slim Chickens and introduce the brand to more towns and cities across the UK.”