News & Media Member Press Releases Posted January 12, 2026 Smalls SlidersĀ® Inks First Official Development Deal for Nebraska Smalls Sliders Share Groundbreaking Cheeseburger Slider Brand Opening Four Cans in Lincoln and Omaha LINCOLN & OMAHA, Neb. āĀ Smalls Sliders, the iconic cheeseburger slider brand dropping its signature Cans nationwide, has signed its latest and first development agreement to open four Cans in Lincoln and Omaha, Nebraska. This milestone marks Smallsā entry into one of the brandās key markets for growth, where strong retail development and a thriving college and young-professional base create a prime environment for the brand. The move further accelerates Smallsā nationwide growth strategy and positions the brand to establish a meaningful presence across Nebraska with plans to drop the first of four Cans in 2026. āLincoln and Omaha represent incredible whitespace for us, and weāve had our eye on this region for some time,ā said Clint Penfield, Chief Operating Officer. āThe areaās momentum, paired with rising consumer demand for fast, craveable food, makes Nebraska a standout market for Smalls. Weāre thrilled to bring our disruptive model to a completely new audience and begin building our presence across the state.ā Site selection is currently underway for ideal real estate in the Omaha and Lincoln communities, with the first Can slated to drop in 2026. Smalls Sliders serves fresh, cooked-to-order cheeseburger sliders, seasoned waffle fries, and hand-spun milkshakes from its signature Smorangeā¢-colored shipping containers, called “Cans.” This deliberately simple menu, focused on quality and speed, has propelled the brand from its first location in 2019 to more than 375 Cans open or under development across 30 states, attracting premier multi-brand franchisees nationwide. For more information on Smalls Sliders, slide thru toĀ www.smallssliders.comĀ or visitĀ https://smallsslidersfranchising.comto learn more about franchising opportunities. About Smalls Sliders Smalls Sliders is one of the fastest-growing brands in the restaurant industry, specializing exclusively in fresh, cooked-to-order cheeseburger sliders that are small in size but big in taste.Ā Ā Smalls Sliders is the brainchild of restaurateur visionary Brandon Landry and is backed byĀ 10 Point CapitalĀ and former NFL star Drew Brees, as investors. For more information on how Smalls Sliders is the biggest thing to happen to burgers since buns, visitĀ www.smallssliders.com. All News Franchising In The News IFA Advocacy News IFA Press Releases IFA Thought Leadership CEO Update Franchising World Articles Sponsor Spotlight IFA SmartBrief Sign Up Advertisement