Slim's Healthy Kitchen set for Magherafelt

by Gráinne Connolly

Hospitality duo Conor & Ryan McGlone have signed a franchise deal with Slim’s Healthy Kitchen bringing the restaurant brand to Magherafelt this spring.

The 2800 sq. ft. 70 seater restaurant will open on Market Street in the town employing 20 full and part time members of staff in front of house and chef positions. 

The McGlones are no strangers to the hospitality business having helped their family establish the hugely successful Secrets Nightclub and now the brothers are making their own mark through a franchisee agreement with the healthy eating brand.

Conor McGlone said:

“We have been looking out for the right business opportunity for a while and we always eat at Slim’s when we are in Belfast, so it was a perfect fit to bring our favourite restaurant closer to home’.

The brothers were employed in their family business in front of house roles in Dorman’s and Mary’s Bar before training in finance and operations roles and will bring this knowledge on-board to their new business venture. 

Ryan McGlone commented:

“We have the experience of running high footfall businesses, dealing with staff and suppliers and with the strength of Slim’s as the go-to brand synonymous with healthy eating we’re ready to get the kitchen open and start serving”.

Slim’s was founded in 2013 by Gary McIldowney and operates from two locations on the Lisburn and Belmont Roads in Belfast.  

He said, “Running a restaurant is a dream for many just like it was for me, it takes hard work, long hours, and a passion that can’t be bought but together with Ryan and Conor’s experience and the drive and commitment from my team we are confident of building a viable and profitable lasting relationship”.