All News Member Press Releases News & Media Posted September 4, 2026 Smalls SlidersĀ® Opens First Indiana Can in Muncie Share Fast-Growing Cheeseburger Slider Brand Celebrates Hoosier State DebutĀ MUNCIE, Ind.Ā āĀ Muncie, itās time to slide thru asĀ Smalls SlidersĀ officially opens its first Can in the state on September 10 at 10:30 a.m. local standard time. Located atĀ 211 W. McGalliard Rd., Muncie, IN, the newest Smorange⢠Can marks a major milestone for the industry-disrupting cheeseburger slider brand as it officially enters Indiana. The grand opening celebration will kick off at 10:30 a.m. on Sept. 10, with plans for an appearance from Charlie the Cardinal, Ball State Universityās mascot, who will also be available for photos later in the day from 4:30 pm ā 5:30 pm. The celebration will also recognize Al Holdren as the Canās Smalls Town Hero, honoring the longtime Muncie-area community leader and philanthropist for his impact on the community. Holdren and his wife, Chris, founded Secret Families Christmas Charity in 2004 after choosing to forgo gifts for one another and instead provide Christmas presents and a tree to a local family in need. What began with two families has since grown into a broader community effort serving families across East Central Indiana. āDropping the first Can in Indiana was an exciting milestone, but officially introducing Smalls Sliders to Muncie is what weāve really been looking forward to,ā saidĀ Ellen Broyles,Ā local franchisee with Indy Craves. āThe community has already shown us an incredible amount of excitement and support, and weāre eager to return that enthusiasm by becoming an active part of Muncie and creating a place people are excited to slide thru again and again.ā Smalls Sliders has taken the nation by storm, and Muncie is Smalls-in on the SmaucyĀ® revolution ignited by the brandās fan-favorite menu. Specializing in fresh, cooked-to-order cheeseburger slidersāsmall in size, big in tasteāFrequent Sliders know theyāre getting a quality product at Smalls Sliders. The menu also features fries, shakes, queso and Smalls Sliders signature SmauceĀ®. Smalls isnāt just known for its iconic menu; it is also spotted from miles away thanks to itsĀ Smorangeā¢Ā Can, uniquely made from shipping containers, featuring streamlined ordering through the walk-up window or drive-thru.Ā For more information on Smalls Sliders, slide thru toĀ www.smallssliders.comĀ or visitĀ www.smallsslidersfranchising.comĀ to learn more about franchising opportunities.Ā 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 butĀ bigĀ 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