Franchising

Smalls Sliders to enter Missouri, Arkansas

Photo courtesy of Smalls Sliders

August 23, 2023

Smalls Sliders has announced an agreement to enter two new states — Missouri and Arkansas — that will bring six additional units to the brand, according to the press release.

The units will be under the helm of Amber and David Kearby and their operations manager, Matt Crews.

The team owns a handful of McCallister's Deli restaurants. The trio and their operations will be supported by Amber and David's son, Alex, as well as close family friend, Tyler Hensling. The entrepreneurs were drawn to the business opportunity that Smalls Sliders has to offer, as well as the premium yet simple menu.

"When looking for our next business venture, we wanted invest in a brand that allowed us to have a close relationship with the entire team," Amber said in the press release. "We were immediately attracted to Smalls Sliders for the unique structure of the Cans and the fresh, cooked-to-order sliders. After meeting the Smalls Sliders Squad, we knew that we made the right decision. The team has been very helpful and insightful, making this process seamless. David, Matt and I are proud to be a part of the brand's incredible growth and look forward to opening our first Can soon."

The team plans to have it first unit open next year, with the rest of the "cans" — the shipping containers Smalls Sliders uses for restaurants — to open in years to follow.

"Amber, David and Matt bring a wealth of knowledge to their Smalls Sliders ownership and we're thrilled that they're joining our brand during such an exciting time," Maria Rivera, CEO of Smalls Sliders, said in the press release. "With so much experience under their belt, I'm confident their team is the perfect one to bring our name to these new communities across Missouri and Arkansas. We look forward to supporting them as they begin developing their Cans."

Smalls Sliders has eight restaurants throughout Louisiana, with more than 60 in the development pipeline.