Restaurant backed by YouTube troupe seeks new sites

SIDES, the fried chicken restaurant backed by YouTube collective The Sidemen, has released its latest requirements as it looks to open more sites.

The concept – which is headed up by YouTube stars including KSI, Miniminter, and Zerkaa – was launched in 2021, and now has locations in Manchester Arndale, Lakeside, Merry Hill, Bluewater, and Box Park Wembley.

SIDES is now seeking self-contained or kiosk units ranging between 1,000 sq ft and 1,500 sq ft in size in high footfall locations. Extraction is required in any potential units.

Priority locations include:

• Central London – Strand, Leicester Square, Tottenham Court Road (southern end), Liverpool Street, Camden, and King’s Cross
• Glasgow – Union Street, Princes Square, Buchanan Galleries, Sauchiehall Street, Argyle Street, The Fort, Royal Exchange Square, George Street, Queen Street, Argyle Arcade
• Cardiff – St Mary Street
• The operator is also considering retail park locations in South Wales

SPACE Retail Property Consultants have been appointed to find suitable locations.