Smalls Sliders to Bring Cheeseburger Bliss: Smalls Sliders, the cheeseburger slider haven hailing from Louisiana, is fixing’ to set up shop in the heart of Alabama. You all better get ready, ’cause they’ve got their sights set on Auburn, Troy, Montgomery, and Prattville, as per QSR Magazine.
The grand opening for the Auburn joint is set for August 2024. Smalls Sliders ain’t no stranger to the scene, with over 100 restaurants spread across eight states.
Mark Weeks, a seasoned restaurateur who’s birthed various concepts out in the Midwest and West Coast, inked the deal with the franchise. Weeks shared, “I was already eyeing an expansion for my portfolio when a buddy asked if I knew about Smalls Sliders. After diving into the nitty-gritty and meeting the team, I was hooked. The brand’s got that special somethin’ to go big globally.”
He’s smitten with the simplicity, focus, and dedication of the brand’s leadership, not to mention the undeniable ‘wow’ factor. Having witnessed the recent success of their openings, Weeks is all fired up about picking out the perfect spots. Maria Rivera, the big cheese at Smalls Sliders, declared that Alabama is ripe for their expansion.
Back in 2019, Smalls Sliders kicked off with a no-frills menu featuring burger sliders, grilled cheese sandwiches, fries, shakes, and the showstopperthe Biggie Smalls, a double-meat slider. Get ready, Alabama, ’cause Smalls Sliders is rolling’ into town!
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Our Reader’s Queries
Does Drew Brees own Smalls sliders?
Smalls Sliders, a cheeseburger slider brand launched by Brandon Landry and supported by NFL Quarterback, Drew Brees, has secured a deal to open multiple units with the multi-brand operating group Purple Square Management Co.
How much does it cost to open a Smalls sliders?
The main business location is at 7516 Bluebonnet Blvd #173, Baton Rouge, Louisiana 70810. To kick off a Smalls Sliders Restaurant franchise, you’ll need to invest anywhere from $1,077,108 to $1,279,491. This includes a $30,000 payment to the franchisor or their affiliate(s).
Are sliders just small burgers?
“Sailors in the U.S. Navy dubbed mini burgers as sliders due to their super greasy nature. These little burgers would slide down in just a bite or two!” (InterExchange, 2023).
Who is the owner of Smalls sliders?
In 2019, Smalls Sliders opened its inaugural location in Baton Rouge, courtesy of Brandon Landry, the mastermind behind Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux, and his partner Jacob Dugas.