Slim Chickens set to expand outside of London with new Cardiff location

The St David’s Partnership – owners of St David’s shopping centre in Cardiff has announced that Boparan Restaurant Group (BRG) has secured its first franchised restaurant outside of London for fast-casual American brand, Slim Chickens.

The new 2,400 sq ft restaurant at St David’s is Slim Chickens’ second UK location, joining London’s Bond Street.

It is to be located on the Lower Eastside Arcade and adjacent to Ed’s Easy Diner. The interior, designed by an in-house team will feature digital ordering kiosks and a self-serve refillable drinks station. It has space for 76 covers inside and 16 outside.

Slim Chickens has also experienced growth in America, with over 80 locations across the continent.

Speaking on behalf of the St David’s Partnership, a joint venture between Landsec and intu, Colin Flinn, regional managing director (west), said: “Slim Chickens is a fantastic new addition to the fast-casual offer available at St David’s.

“The brand’s choice to open their first regional UK restaurant at the centre displays our consistency in attracting leading brands wanting to expand their presence outside of London.

“Slim Chickens and the larger Ed’s Easy Diner, both join a string of brands making their Welsh debut at St David’s this year, including Stradivarius, Daniel Wellington and Bershka which is due to open later this year.

“This letting marks the appeal of St David’s as a key destination for brands to launch, grow and take advantage of the demand for an increased leisure offer.”