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title: "Smalls Sliders Opens in Johnstown, Colorado"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/72e6518e-cac0-40f3-b7af-e03a643d4a95
source: "QSR Magazine"
original_url: https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/smalls-sliders-opens-in-johnstown-colorado/
author: "Ben Coley"
category: "Burger"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Burger"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2026-10-02T17:08:06.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T14:56:33.726Z
image: https://images.unsplash.com/photo-1561758033-d89a9ad46330?w=1600&q=80&auto=format&fit=crop
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# Smalls Sliders Opens in Johnstown, Colorado

**TL;DR:** Smalls Sliders is opening its second location in Colorado, in Johnstown, as part of its expansion with franchisee partners Nick and Alix Ralls. The brand, known for its cheeseburger sliders, debuted in Colorado earlier this year in Northglenn and has plans for further expansion in the state.

*By Ben Coley, originally published in QSR Magazine on 2026-10-02. [Read the original](https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/smalls-sliders-opens-in-johnstown-colorado/).*

## Story

Johnstown, it’s time to slide thru as Smalls Sliders prepares to officially open its second Can in the state. Located at 4781 Thompson Pkwy & Eisenhower in Johnstown, the fast-growing cheeseburger slider brand will celebrate its grand opening on Oct. 2 at 10 a.m.

To celebrate the opening, the Johnstown Can will give away 100 pairs of Smalls Sliders slides, available in various sizes while supplies last. Quantities of each size will be limited and distributed on a first-come, first-served basis.

The event will also include a ribbon-cutting ceremony and recognize Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County as the Can’s Smalls Town Hero with a check presentation. The organization supports kids and teens through after-school and summer programming focused on academics, leadership, mental and physical health, and healthy lifestyles, while also providing nutritious meals and snacks to help address food insecurity among local youth and families.

The Johnstown Can builds on Smalls Sliders’ Colorado debut earlier this year in Northglenn and marks the next step in the brand’s expansion with Mountain Sliders and franchisee partners Nick and Alix Ralls. The group is continuing to grow its footprint across the state, with an additional Can planned for Green Valley Ranch.

“Opening our first Can in Northglenn gave us the chance to see firsthand how Colorado guests would respond to Smalls, and Johnstown is an important next step in what we’re building across the state,” said Nick and Alix Ralls. “We’re looking forward to becoming part of the Johnstown community, introducing even more guests to Smalls and continuing to grow the brand throughout the state.”

Mountain Sliders introduced Smalls Sliders to Colorado with the opening of its Northglenn Can in January. Johnstown represents the second location in the group’s multi-unit development plans and expands its presence into Northern Colorado as the team works toward its next opening in Green Valley Ranch.

Smalls Sliders has taken the nation by storm, and Johnstown is next to join 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

- unit expansion (topic)
- QSR (sector)
- location expansion (topic)
- QSR Magazine (publication)
- Ben Coley (person)
- menu offerings (topic)
- Smalls Sliders (company)
- franchisee partnership (topic)
- Johnstown (location)
- Northglenn (location)
- Nick Ralls (person)
- Alix Ralls (person)

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Originally reported by Ben Coley, QSR Magazine (https://www.qsrmagazine.com/news/smalls-sliders-opens-in-johnstown-colorado/). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/72e6518e-cac0-40f3-b7af-e03a643d4a95).