June 16, 2026 // Franchising.com // MOBILE, Ala. – Smalls Sliders, the industry-disrupting cheeseburger slider brand, has signed a multi-unit development agreement to bring four Cans to the Mobile area. The deal is led by the Belote family, including Reggie Belote and his children, Cam and Joanna. Together, they have spent more than 20 years building restaurant businesses and currently own and operate five local Zaxbyx locations.
The agreement marks the next chapter for a family business that has spent years building restaurants and developing teams throughout the Southeast. As the group looks toward future growth opportunities, they were drawn to Smalls Sliders’ focused menu and distinctive brand personality.
“What stood out to us about Smalls Sliders was its simplicity,” said Reggie Belote. “The brand knows exactly who it is, and it delivers a great guest experience without overcomplicating the operation. We saw an opportunity to introduce something different to Mobile while continuing to do what we’ve always enjoyed most, building strong teams and serving our community.”
The group plans to open its first Mobile-area Can in early 2027, with additional locations to follow as development progresses. Their ownership approach emphasizes team development and community involvement, values that have helped guide the family’s success throughout its restaurant journey.
“The Belote family brings the experience, leadership and long-term perspective we look for in franchise partners,” said Richard Leveille, Vice President of Franchising for Smalls Sliders. “They’ve built an impressive track record as multi-unit operators and understand how to create strong cultures within their restaurants. We’re excited to partner with them as we continue expanding throughout Alabama and introducing more communities to the Smalls Sliders brand.”
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 four dozen Cans open and hundreds in development across 30 states.
As part of its continued expansion in the region, Smalls Sliders is actively seeking real estate opportunities throughout the market. The brand is currently evaluating sites for future Cans and encourages those interested in connecting with the team to contact realestate@smallssliders.com and Stephen Smith at stephen.smith@smallssliders.com.
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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 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.
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