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\n Known for its fried chicken and signature sauces, Slim Chickens is expanding under the UK and European master franchise operated by Boparan Restaurant Group.\n<\/p>\n
\n The chain currently operates more than 80 restaurants across the UK.\n<\/p>\n
\n The expansion could create between 800 and 1,000 jobs over the next year as part of the rollout, with each site employing up to 50 staff members.\n<\/p>\n
\n The first UK drive-through will open at Broughton Shopping Park in north Wales on October 6.\n<\/p>\n
\n This restaurant will serve as the model for future locations.\n<\/p>\n
\n Rich Pigott, managing director for Boparan Restaurants, told the Press Association: “We\u2019ve got ambitious plans for the drive-through format, and Broughton gives us the opportunity to take everything people love about Slim Chickens… and bring it to guests in a completely new way.”\n<\/p>\n
\n He said this is “only the beginning for Slim Chickens drive-throughs in the UK.”\n<\/p>\n
\n The drive-throughs will target retail parks, expanding Slim Chickens\u2019 presence beyond high streets and shopping centres.\n<\/p>\n
\n Founded in Fayetteville, Arkansas in the US, Slim Chickens\u2019 American chain is largely focused on drive-throughs, and the format is becoming increasingly popular in the UK.\n<\/p>\n
\n Mr Pigott said: “It\u2019s convenient for people to go to a drive-through and take food home.”\n<\/p>\n
\n However, he acknowledged the challenges facing the hospitality sector as consumers face rising energy and fuel costs.\n<\/p>\n
\n Mr Pigott said: “People will reduce their spending habits to reduce their bills.\n<\/p>\n
\n “But they will still want to go out.\n<\/p>\n
\n “People might cut back from going to a restaurant two or three times a week to once a week, so you\u2019ve got to be the best in the market to make sure people come to you.”\n<\/p>\n
\n Boparan Restaurant Group also operates other well-known brands, including Carluccio\u2019s, Giraffe, and Gourmet Burger Kitchen.\n<\/p>\n
\n The group is exploring further expansion across Europe through company-owned sites and franchise partnerships.\n<\/p>\n
\n Tom Patrick, marketing director at Boparan Restaurants, said\u00a0the drive-through launch in the UK is a “huge moment for the brand”.\n<\/p>\n
\n He added: “We\u2019re excited to be using our new app and new AI technology to make the guest journey in our drive-through as seamless as in-store.”\n<\/p>\n
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What can you buy at Slim Chickens?<\/p>\n
\n Slim Chickens has a varied menu with burgers, loaded fries, wraps, salads, chicken tenders, chicken wings and more.\n<\/p>\n
\n The restaurant chain also sells hand-spun milkshakes in lots of flavours – banana and Biscoff, vanilla, chocolate, strawberry, popcorn, caramel, mocha, Oreo, Biscoff and Cadbury Flake.\n<\/p>\n
\n The new UK drive-through locations have not been announced yet.\n<\/p>\n
\n Have you eaten at Slim Chickens before? Let us know in the comments below.\n<\/p>\n
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