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title: "Smalls Sliders Opens in Muncie, Indiana"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/43f4c839-1639-489c-9056-ed9bee821b7e
source: "QSR Magazine"
original_url: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/smalls-sliders-opens-in-muncie-indiana/
category: "Burger"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Burger"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2026-09-04T17:45:14.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T13:16:35.700Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1504674900247-0877df9cc836?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Smalls Sliders Opens in Muncie, Indiana

**TL;DR:** Smalls Sliders has opened its first location in Indiana, a shipping container-based restaurant in Muncie. The grand opening celebration will feature an appearance by Ball State University's mascot, Charlie the Cardinal, and honor local community leader Al Holdren as the Can's Smalls Town Hero.

*originally published in QSR Magazine on 2026-09-04. [Read the original](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/smalls-sliders-opens-in-muncie-indiana/).*

## Story

Muncie, it’s time to slide thru as Smalls Sliders officially opens its first Can in the state on September 10 at 10:30 a.m. local standard time. Located at 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 University’s mascot, who will also be available for photos later in the day from 4:30 pm – 5:30 pm. The celebration will also recognize Al Holdren as the Can’s 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.

“Dropping the first Can in Indiana was an exciting milestone, but officially introducing Smalls Sliders to Muncie is what we’ve really been looking forward to,” said Ellen Broyles, local franchisee with Indy Craves. “The community has already shown us an incredible amount of excitement and support, and we’re 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.”

Smalls Sliders has taken the nation by storm, and Muncie is Smalls-in on the Smaucy revolution ignited by the brand’s fan-favorite menu. Specializing in fresh, cooked-to-order cheeseburger sliders—small in size, big in taste—Frequent Sliders know they’re getting a quality product at Smalls Sliders. The menu also features fries, shakes, queso and Smalls Sliders signature Smauce.

Smalls isn’t just known for its iconic menu; it is also spotted from miles away thanks to its Smorange Can, uniquely made from shipping containers, featuring streamlined ordering through the walk-up window or drive-thru.

## Entities

- QSR (sector)
- location expansion (topic)
- QSR Magazine (publication)
- grand opening (topic)
- menu offerings (topic)
- community engagement (topic)
- restaurant design (topic)
- Smalls Sliders (company)
- Muncie, Indiana (location)
- Al Holdren (person)
- Indy Craves (company)
- Ellen Broyles (person)

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Originally reported by QSR Magazine (https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/smalls-sliders-opens-in-muncie-indiana/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/43f4c839-1639-489c-9056-ed9bee821b7e).