Staffing

Smalls Sliders taps Kris Douglas as VP of technology

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July 13, 2023

QSR brand Smalls Sliders has appointed Kris Douglas as VP of technology, according to a press release.

Douglas has extensive experience as a technology thought leader in the QSR space. He will lead the brand's tech strategy development and planning while also managing its digital presence.

"Smalls Sliders has taken the restaurant industry by storm with just a handful of existing locations. I'm excited to introduce innovative technological solutions that will further enhance the customer experience and operational efficiencies as we grow to be a leader in the QSR space," Douglas said in the press release. "I look forward to working closely with our executive leadership team to catapult our growth moving into the second half of 2023 and beyond."

Douglas most recently led IT strategy and PMO execution at Inspire Brands, where he was responsible for enterprise M&A integration and restaurant technology strategy development.

"Kris is a brilliant business strategist and highly knowledgeable in the realm of technology, and we're elated to welcome him to our growing leadership team," Maria Rivera, CEO of Smalls Sliders, said in the press release. "It's no secret that technology integration has become indispensable to the restaurant industry in recent years. His leadership and expertise will give us the competitive edge needed to propel our brand forward as we expand nationwide."

Smalls Sliders has eight locations throughout Louisiana. More than 60 locations are in the development pipeline.