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Smalls Sliders: Leading the QSR Revolution, One Can at a Time

April 24, 2024

In an industry where bigger often seems better, Smalls Sliders is flipping the script with its unique take on the quick-service restaurant industry. Boasting over 200 Cans, or locations, open or under development nationwide, Smalls Sliders is redefining the burger experience. But that’s just the beginning.

Smalls is blazing a trail into 16 states, with one already sold out. With exciting new, multi-location agreements expanding to states like Oklahoma, Kansas and Missouri, the brand is committed to pushing boundaries and driving innovation. And now, it has its eyes set on the West Coast, starting with an agreement in Arizona with Purple Square Management Co., or PSM, a franchise operating group.

Founded in 2006 by Vik and Sanjay Patel, PSM boasts a robust portfolio of over 250 franchise locations nationwide, including household names like Dunkin’, Popeyes and Take 5 oil changes. “The growth of Smalls Sliders has reached incomparable new heights in such a short period, and we knew we wanted to be part of this momentum in a big way,” said Vik Patel, CEO of PSM. “We have always said that Smalls Sliders is a unique concept unlike anything out there, and it has continued to validate that over the past year. We are honored to be a part of this team and officially kick-start its West Coast expansion.”

Looking ahead, Smalls Sliders has ambitious plans for 2024, with 40 locations scheduled to open this year alone. The brand has already welcomed an opening in Metairie, Louisiana, with former New Orleans Saints quarterback Drew Brees, a member of the Frequent Sliders loyalty program, serving up sliders at its grand Mardi Gras bash.

Specializing exclusively in fresh, cooked-to-order cheeseburger sliders, Smalls Sliders offers a streamlined drive-thru and a walk-up window and sets itself apart with its innovative modular buildout. Headquartered in Atlanta, the brand is poised for nationwide growth, with locations popping up across the Southeast, Midwest and now the West Coast.

Founded by visionary restaurateur Brandon Landry, led by CEO and brand-building expert Maria Rivera and backed by 10 Point Capital and Brees, Smalls Sliders is rewriting the rules of the burger game. For more information on how Smalls Sliders is revolutionizing the world of burgers, visit www.smallssliders.com/icsc/.