Smalls Sliders® Adds Greg Swafford as VP of Supply Chain

Smalls Sliders, the industry-disrupting concept that has perfected the art of fresh, cooked-to-order cheeseburger sliders, has welcomed Greg Swafford as the brand’s new Vice President of Supply Chain.

“I am thrilled to be joining such a dynamic brand that is changing the QSR category as we know it,” said Swafford. “Smalls Sliders is led by an incredibly talented team, and I am proud to contribute to the brand’s continued success using proven supply chain management practices and the established relationships that I’ve cultivated with top-notch vendors.”

Armed with a decorated career in sourcing, Swafford has held high-level supply chain roles within several restaurant brands and organizations including Texas Roadhouse, Landry’s Inc, Fogo De Chao and more. Within his previous roles, Swafford has led purchasing, planning, project management and international procurement strategies. Now, Swafford aims to provide cost-effective supply chain solutions and expertise to the growing Smalls Sliders brand as they continue to expand nationwide.

“Greg is an excellent addition to our leadership team,” said Maria Rivera, CEO of Smalls Sliders. “He is another vital player of the strong squad we’re building as part of our long-term strategy to bring Smalls Sliders to communities across the country. As we navigate the fast-paced economy and changing cost of goods, Greg’s expertise will play a pivotal role in our ongoing growth.”

Smalls Sliders opened its first restaurant in 2019 and has since grown to nine locations throughout Louisiana, with more than 60 locations already in the development pipeline. 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’s “Top New & Emerging Franchises” list.

Smalls Sliders was the brainchild of Founder Brandon Landry, with former pro-football NFL quarterback Drew Brees joining him as an initial investor, and is backed by industry veterans at 10 Point Capital. The QSR restaurant focuses exclusively on craveable premium cheeseburger sliders, with every meal cooked to order. Smalls Sliders delivers both drive-thru and popular walk-up experiences, serviced from a unique modular construction design, allowing real estate flexibility and rapid construction of new restaurants.

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