American fried chicken restaurant chain Slim Chickens has signed for a 3,503 sq ft unit at Festival Place in Basingstoke.
The unit, which is located on the ground floor of the centre, has space for more than 85 diners and will serve the brand’s fresh hand-breaded buttermilk-marinated chicken cooked to order.
Diners will also be able to choose from a menu of other dishes including sandwiches, crispy wings, wraps, salads, sides and a range of plant-based options.
Poppy Radford, asset manager at Sovereign Centros from CBRE, said: “The signing of Slim Chickens at Festival Place is the latest in a series of exciting announcements on the destination’s evolving F&B line-up. Joining local favourites like Festival Street Kitchen, Slim Chickens brings great balance given its international renown, as we champion a complementary collection of dining brands. This signing is evidence of the Festival Place’s growing significance throughout the region and the UK, and our commitment to creating a distinct experience for our catchment.”
Ben Blore, head of operations at Slim Chickens, added: “We’re thrilled to announce that Slim Chickens will be launching at Festival Place this summer, bringing a touch of southern hospitality to Basingstoke for the very first time. We’re committed to delivering our iconic menu of fried chicken across the UK, so opening in a key regional hub like Festival Place is an exciting next step in our continued expansion, and we’re excited to welcome old fans and new visitors alike when we open our doors in July.”
Lunson Mitchenall and GCW represent Festival Place.
