YouTube collective The Sidemen has announced plans to open 15 new fried chicken restaurants this year. Sides was launched by the The Sidemen in 2021 in partnership with Scottish-based food franchise firm Hero Brands. It has since expanded to five restaurants in Essex, Manchester, London, Kent and Birmingham, plus an international site in Singapore. But now, the brand said it wants to “significantly” increase its presence across the UK, with new restaurants in Scotland , as well as in Cardiff