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Smalls Sliders celebrates first Ohio opening

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July 17, 2026

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Smalls Sliders is opening its first location in Ohio. The location, in South Point, Ohio, will be led by local operators and brothers Beckett and Sam Gue and is set to open July 21, according to a press release.

The grand opening event will feature a live DJ, cornhole games, LEGO activities and a variety of Smalls Sliders giveaways throughout opening week. The first 100 guests each day from July 21 through July 23, will receive either a pair of exclusive Smalls orange slides or a Smalls hat, while supplies last. Guests also can enjoy branded giveaways including stickers, keychains, stress balls and other Smalls Sliders merchandise.

"We're excited to celebrate the grand opening of the first Smalls Sliders in Ohio and continue the brand's growth into new markets," Beckett Gue said in the press release. "With South Point serving as the gateway to the Tri-State region, we're looking forward to introducing Smalls to guests from Ohio, West Virginia and Kentucky while creating a fun, welcoming destination for the entire community."

Ahead of the grand opening, Smalls Sliders recognized Greg Elmore as the restaurant's Smalls Town Hero. Elmore has spent the past 28 years welcoming customers as a greeter at the local Walmart, where his kindness, positivity and friendly spirit have made a lasting impact on generations of residents, the company said. In recognition of his dedication to the community, the Gue family presented Elmore with a charitable donation in his honor as part of the Smalls Town Hero program.

Brothers The Gues are experienced multi-unit restaurant operators who also own several Guthrie's Chicken locations throughout the region. The South Point restaurant marks the first location in a multi-unit development agreement that will bring more than five Smalls Sliders locations to the region.