Smalls SlidersĀ® Inks Four-Unit Franchise Agreement in Alabama

Smalls Sliders
Share

ALABAMA – Smalls Sliders is officially slidin’ thru Alabama with the brand’s latest franchise agreement,Ā detailing four unitsĀ across the Heart of Dixie. The breakout cheeseburger slider concept signed theĀ agreement with established restauranteur, Mark Weeks, and marks the ninth stateĀ the brand is developingĀ into.

Weeks brings a wealth of knowledge in both theĀ franchise and restaurant industries, having worked withĀ prolific brands acrossĀ the country for the last 20 years. After spending time developing and ensuringĀ theĀ success of several concepts in the Midwest and West Coast regions, WeeksĀ sought a return to his southernĀ roots where he was first introduced to theĀ Smalls Sliders brand.

ā€œI was already looking to grow my portfolioĀ when a friend of mine asked me if I’d heard of Smalls Sliders,ā€Ā said Weeks.Ā ā€œAfter doing my due diligence in researching the concept and meeting the SmallsĀ Sliders team,Ā I was immediately drawn to the brand for its capacity to grow onĀ a global scale. I love everything about it – the simplicity, the focus andĀ dedication of the brand’s leadership team, and the overall ā€˜wow’ factor. HavingĀ seen just how successful the recent openings have been, I’m extremely confidentĀ in this choice and excitedĀ to begin the process of site selection.ā€

Weeks’ first Smalls Sliders ā€˜Can’ will target theĀ Auburn territory, with an aim to open by August 2024. TheĀ three remaining unitsĀ will ideally be situated across the Montgomery, Prattville, and TroyĀ communities.

ā€œAs we round out 2023, it’s fantastic to lookĀ back and see the caliber of entrepreneurs we’ve been able toĀ attract, and MarkĀ is no different,ā€ said Maria Rivera, CEO of Smalls Sliders. ā€œAlabama is an areaĀ that isĀ primed for our expansion, so to be able to sign for four units and kickĀ off our growth in the state withĀ someone as established in this field as MarkĀ is amazing. We’re excited to continue on this path of growthĀ and drop our firstĀ Can in the state next year.ā€

Smalls Sliders opened its first restaurant inĀ 2019 and has since grown to more than 125 locations open orĀ under development.Ā The restaurant concept has already garnered industry recognition, withĀ QSRĀ magazineĀ featuring the brand in its ā€œ40/40 List for 2022: America’s HottestĀ Startup Fast Casualsā€ and its 2023 QSR 50Ā Contenders list. Other accoladesĀ includeĀ Nation’s Restaurant NewsĀ naming the brand as one of theĀ publication’s ā€œBreakout Brands of 2023,ā€ in addition to ranking on this year’sĀ EntrepreneurĀ magazine ā€œTopĀ New & Emerging Franchisesā€ list.

For more information on Smalls Sliders, pleaseĀ visitĀ www.smallssliders.com.

About Smalls Sliders
Smalls Sliders was the brainchild of Founder Brandon Landry, with former proĀ football NFL quarterbackĀ Drew Brees joining him as an initial investor, and isĀ backed by industry veterans at 10 Point Capital. TheĀ QSR restaurant focusesĀ exclusively on craveable premium cheeseburger sliders, with every meal cookedĀ to order. Smalls Sliders delivers both drive-thru and popular walk-upĀ experiences, serviced from a uniqueĀ modular construction design, allowing realĀ estate flexibility and rapid construction of new restaurants. TheĀ brand championsĀ deep commitment to service in the communities it operates. For moreĀ information, visitĀ www.smallsliders.com.

Search