Smalls Sliders® Signs Nine Can Deal in South Austin
AUSTIN– Smalls Sliders, the industry-disrupting cheeseburger slider brand, has signed another agreement for Austin, bringing the total number of Cans under development in the thriving city to nine. The brand’s Austin development is led by Jonny Rodgers, an esteemed local real estate entrepreneur.
Rodgers joined Smalls Sliders in 2023 when he signed his first agreement with the brand for North Austin, detailing five Cans. He’s now further expanding with the trending cheeseburger slider concept across the city into South Austin with another four-Can development deal. Rodgers is the perfect operator to introduce the Smalls Sliders name to Austin, as he has two decades of experience in real estate across the city.
"Since first signing on with Smalls Sliders, the brand has maintained such a high level of momentum through new development deals and with fans alike,” said Rodgers. “The excitement for our Cans across Austin is strong, and that’s before we’ve even officially opened. We knew Smalls Sliders was something special, which led us to add to our initial agreement. Our team is honored to lead the brand’s development across Austin, as it’s such a special city, and we’re looking forward to opening our first Can very soon."
The addendum includes a restated schedule for all Cans in the agreement, ensuring a streamlined and focused development process. The territories being considered for these Cans include South Austin, Buda, Kyle, The University of Texas at Austin, Bastrop and more.
“This expansion reflects our continued commitment to growth and the intense demand for our concept in Austin,” said Don Crocker, Chief Development Officer of Smalls Sliders. “Jonny and his team have a clear understanding of the market and we’re confident they’re the perfect team to further develop across the city. This second agreement for them is a clear reflection of the excellence driving our business, from our leadership to our franchisees. We're eager to keep the momentum going and broaden our presence in South Austin.”
Smalls Sliders opened its first signature ‘Smorange™’ colored Can in 2019. Since its inception, Smalls Sliders has disrupted the QSR industry with its stacked leadership team and robust development pipeline, furthering its rapid growth trajectory with more than 300 Cans open or under development. The brand continues to garner high-level industry recognition, with Nation’s Restaurant News featuring Smalls Sliders in its “Breakout Brands of 2023”, and QSR Magazineranking the brand in its annual QSR 50 Contenders list in 2023 and 2024. Other accolades include ranking on Entrepreneur magazine’s “Top New & Emerging Franchises” list in 2023 and 2024 and landing on Technomic’s 2024 Future 50 Growth Chains which highlights the fastest-growing restaurant chains.
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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. Equipped with a streamlined drive-thru, walk-up window and unique modular buildout, the Atlanta-based brand is headed towards nationwide growth with locations opening across the Southeast, Southwest, Midwest, and West Coast. These expansion plans are spearheaded by Smalls Sliders’ stacked leadership team, each bringing numerous decades of restaurant experience to the table. Smalls Sliders is the brainchild of restaurateur visionary Brandon Landry, led by industry veteran Maria Rivera, CEO, and is backed by 10 Point Capital 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, visit www.smallssliders.com.