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Smalls Sliders has signed a multi-unit development agreement to open 5 locations in North Fort Worth, Texas. The brand is rapidly growing across the country, with over 375 locations open or under development across 30 states.
Smalls Sliders, the industry-disrupting cheeseburger slider brand rapidly growing across the country, has signed a multi-unit development agreement in North Fort Worth, Texas. Spearheaded by Slidin Thru LLC, the group is led by a husband-and-wife duo in the area and is planning to open five new Cans in North Fort Worth and its surrounding suburbs.
The duo, with deep ties to the Fort Worth community, brings extensive restaurant and hospitality experience into their new venture with Smalls. Coming from a family deeply rooted in the restaurant industry, the duo gained early exposure to what it takes to succeed in the business. Having watched their family build, scale, and operate large, franchised restaurant brands, they developed a strong foundation in operations, leadership, and brand growth.
“We’re thrilled to be part of the brand’s rapid growth across Texas,” said a representative with Slidin Thru LLC. “From the moment we experienced Smalls firsthand, it was clear this concept delivers something special — a simple, high-quality menu executed with speed, consistency, and a fun, community-driven vibe. North Fort Worth is a perfect fit for the brand’s energy, and we can’t wait to introduce locals to the one-of-a-kind experience.”
Having established a strong presence across Texas with recent openings in markets such as El Paso, Tomball, Willis, and Arlington, Smalls Sliders continues to accelerate its statewide expansion with the new North Fort Worth agreement.
The local development group, Slidin Thru LLC, brings deep operational experience and community knowledge to the table and will be hands-on in bringing the brand to life in this high-growth market. Their vision aligns closely with Smalls’ mission to deliver unmatched speed of service, and a fun, community-driven atmosphere. The team is actively scouting prime locations throughout North Fort Worth.
“We’re seeing tremendous demand for Smalls Sliders across Texas, and North Fort Worth is no exception,” said Richard Levielle, VP of Franchise Development. “This area is growing rapidly, with families, students, and busy professionals all looking for high-quality, fast options — and Smalls fits that need perfectly. Our expansion here reflects the strong appetite for our brand and the momentum we’re continuing to build statewide. We’re excited to bring the Smorange™ experience to this community and meet the demand head-on with a product and guest experience that truly stand out.”
Smalls Sliders serves fresh, cooked-to-order cheeseburger sliders, seasoned waffle fries, and hand-spun milkshakes from its signature Smorange™-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.
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. Smalls Sliders is the brainchild of restaurateur visionary Brandon Landry 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.
As a fast-growing concept dedicated to serving fresh, cooked-to-order cheeseburger sliders, the Smalls Sliders franchise opportunity brings real estate flexibility and rapid construction of new restaurants with its unique modular design.
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This story was originally published in Franchising.com on November 17, 2025. Burnaze summarizes and links to the original reporting.
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