--- title: "Smalls Sliders Slides into Biloxi with Grand Opening on May 13" url: https://burnaze.com/article/d61dac33-ba9b-4bd9-967d-f1c203209d68 source: "Franchising.com" original_url: https://www.franchising.com/news/20250512_smalls_sliders_slides_into_biloxi_with_grand_opening_on_may_13.html category: "Burger" industry: "Restaurants" segment: "Burger" topics: ["Development & multi-unit"] published: 2025-05-12T12:00:00.000Z modified: 2026-11-01T22:32:34.446Z image: https://imgs.franchising.com/brands/social/smalls_sliders.jpg --- # Smalls Sliders Slides into Biloxi with Grand Opening on May 13 **TL;DR:** Smalls Sliders is opening a new location in Biloxi, Mississippi on May 13, owned and operated by multi-unit operator Matt Gallagher and his sons. The brand, led by CEO Charles Watson, is one of the fastest-growing in the restaurant industry, specializing in fresh, cooked-to-order cheeseburger sliders. *originally published in Franchising.com on 2025-05-12. [Read the original](https://www.franchising.com/news/20250512_smalls_sliders_slides_into_biloxi_with_grand_opening_on_may_13.html).* ## Story BILOXI, Miss. – Biloxi, it’s time to slide thru as Smalls Sliders officially opens on May 13 at 10:00 a.m. local standard time. The latest Can opening from the industry-disrupting cheeseburger slider brand is located at 2600 Beach Blvd, Biloxi, MS, outside of Edgewater Mall. The Biloxi Can will be owned and operated by multi-unit operator Matt Gallagher, along with his sons Matthew and Zack. Their family is eager to connect with the community, bringing not just fresh, craveable sliders to the Gulf Coast, but also a commitment to making a positive local impact. With deep ties to the region and a focus on operational excellence, the Gallaghers are dedicated to delivering an exceptional guest experience and supporting the growth of the Smalls Sliders brand in Biloxi and beyond. “At Smalls, we’re all about showing up big for the communities we serve—and the Biloxi opening is no exception,” said Gallagher. “We’re excited to not only bring our iconic sliders to the Gulf Coast, but also to spotlight a true local hero and support the incredible work Embrace Abilities is doing.” To celebrate the opening, the first 100 guests at the Biloxi Can will receive a pair of Smorange™ slides. The grand opening festivities will also feature a special check presentation to Smalls Town Hero, Bridgett Lee, Founder of Embrace Abilities, a nonprofit organization that fosters an inclusive community for children and teens with diverse needs, along with their families. "Biloxi marks an exciting step as we continue to grow Smalls Sliders across the country," said Charles Watson, CEO of Smalls Sliders. "Our goal is simple— serve craveable food, build real connections in the communities we enter, and keep growing with strong operators like the Gallagher family leading the way." Smalls Sliders has taken the nation by storm, and Biloxi 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. 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, led by CEO Charles Watson, 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. ## Entities - Franchising.com (publication) - unit expansion (topic) - QSR (sector) - franchise growth (topic) - restaurant opening (topic) - Smalls Sliders (company) - Brandon Landry (person) - 10 Point Capital (investor) - Drew Brees (person) - Charles Watson (person) - grand opening promotion (topic) - Biloxi (location) --- Originally reported by Franchising.com (https://www.franchising.com/news/20250512_smalls_sliders_slides_into_biloxi_with_grand_opening_on_may_13.html). Summarized by Burnaze (https://burnaze.com/article/d61dac33-ba9b-4bd9-967d-f1c203209d68).