Cult chicken restaurant brand Sides has taken a 1,222 sq ft unit at Manchester Arndale on a 10-year lease.
The brand was created by YouTube group The Sidemen and has already opened outlets at BoxPark in Wembley and Croydon and Merry Hill shopping centre.
Scott Linard, portfolio director for M&G Real Estate, joint asset manager of Manchester Arndale with Global Mutual, said: “We are delighted to welcome Sides to Manchester Arndale. With its already substantial following, the fried chicken outlet will undoubtedly be the perfect addition to an already vibrant food and beverage offering.
“We are dedicated to curating a dynamic retail destination that caters to a diverse range of visitors. Our commitment extends to providing not only a high-quality retail experience, but also embracing cutting-edge leisure and experiential operators, perfect for those looking for a full day out. As the leading retail destination in the North West, we’re proud to note that our footfall remains strong, and interest from both start-up and established operators continues to thrive.”
Robin Mehta, Sides CEO, said: “Opening a location in Manchester is definitely a massive step for us and we are proud to be opening in the Arndale. Sides continues to grow with high street and shopping centre locations popping up around the country and we are really impressed with all the effort that has gone into making this vision come to life.
“From the menu options to the actual space itself, it is clear that The Sidemen are doing things properly and there’s no doubt this is a brand making food quality a priority. At Sides we like to say that people will come in for the hype, but they’ll come back for the food, and we’re confident this will be the case in Manchester.”
Metis Real Estate and Time Retail Partners are retained letting agents at Manchester Arndale.
