Franchising

Smalls Sliders signs deal for Georgia, South Carolina

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August 19, 2025

Smalls Sliders has inked its latest development deal for Georgia and South Carolina. Led by franchisees Madison Tuten, Doug Puryear and Brian Smith, the deal will bring five of the brand's signature units, dubbed "Cans" by the brand, to Augusta, Georgia, and Columbia, South Carolina.

"We fell in love with Smalls Sliders the first time we tried it," said Tuten. "The simplicity of the menu, the quality of the sliders, and the unique atmosphere the Can creates really stood out to us. We knew right away this was something special we wanted to be part of."

The group plans to open all five Cans by 2028, with two debuting in 2026. As longtime business partners and proud residents of their shared hometown of Blackshear, Georgia, they look forward to bringing Smalls Sliders to new communities while creating local jobs and supporting neighborhood initiatives.

"Madison, Doug, and Brian have proven track records of building strong, community-focused businesses," Richard Leveille, VP of franchise development, said in the press release. "Their operational expertise and passion for the brand make them a perfect fit to grow Smalls Sliders in Georgia and South Carolina. Earlier this year, their Spartanburg, SC opening was a huge hit with consumers, underscoring the brand's strong momentum and the tremendous potential of the South Carolina market."

Smalls Sliders serves fresh, cooked-to-order cheeseburger sliders, seasoned waffle fries, and hand-spun milkshakes from its signature Smorange-colored shipping containers, called "Cans." This deliberately simple menu, focused on quality and speed, has propelled the brand from its first location in 2019 to more than 375 cans open or under development across 30 states, attracting premier multi-brand franchisees nationwide.

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.