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title: "Multi-Unit Smalls Sliders® Franchisees Expand Ownership in Baton Rouge"
url: https://burnaze.com/article/7581f0ae-2b64-4431-b36c-27d2d94f07aa
source: "Franchising.com"
original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20230707_multiunit_smalls_sliders_franchisees_expand_ownership_in_baton_rouge.html
category: "Burger"
industry: "Restaurants"
segment: "Burger"
topics: ["Development & multi-unit"]
published: 2023-07-07T12:00:00.000Z
modified: 2026-10-31T17:43:02.883Z
image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/smalls_sliders.jpg
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# Multi-Unit Smalls Sliders® Franchisees Expand Ownership in Baton Rouge

**TL;DR:** Multi-unit Smalls Sliders franchisees are expanding their ownership in Baton Rouge, following the success of their first location in Denham Springs. Smalls Sliders has grown to eight locations throughout Louisiana since opening its first restaurant in 2019.

*originally published in Franchising.com on 2023-07-07. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20230707_multiunit_smalls_sliders_franchisees_expand_ownership_in_baton_rouge.html).*

## Story

“Given the success of our first Can in Denham Springs, it seemed only natural to expand our franchise footprint in Baton Rouge,” said Bech. “The feedback we’ve received from guests so far has been tremendously encouraging. We’ve witnessed the demand for our craveable cheeseburger sliders firsthand, and it has only further solidified our confidence in the concept and the strong leadership team behind it.”

All six units will operate under the local ownership of the two brothers, Blain and Martin, as well as Clemons and Gotreaux. Before becoming a Smalls Sliders franchisee, Blain worked in sales and marketing, helping other businesses successfully share their brands’ stories with consumers.

“We are delighted with TSM Development’s success in Denham Springs and look forward to supporting their team as they expand the presence of Smalls Sliders in the area,” said Maria Rivera, CEO of Smalls Sliders. “Blain, Martin, Louis and Andre’s passion, dedication and commitment to the brand is truly inspiring, and we are confident that they will continue to deliver the same exceptional experience that the Baton Rouge community craves.”

Smalls Sliders opened its first restaurant in 2019 and has since grown to eight Cans throughout Louisiana. The restaurant has already garnered industry recognition, with QSR magazine featuring the brand in its “40/40 List for 2022: America's Hottest Startup Fast Casuals” and Nation’s Restaurant News naming it one of the publication’s “Breakout Brands of 2023,” in addition to ranking on this year’s Entrepreneur magazine “Top New & Emerging Franchises” list.

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.

## Entities

- Franchising.com (publication)
- Restaurants (sector)
- unit expansion (topic)
- fast casual (topic)
- restaurant growth (topic)
- Smalls Sliders (company)
- Baton Rouge (location)
- Maria Rivera (person)
- Denham Springs (location)
- franchise footprint (topic)

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Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20230707_multiunit_smalls_sliders_franchisees_expand_ownership_in_baton_rouge.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/7581f0ae-2b64-4431-b36c-27d2d94f07aa).