Smalls Sliders® Signs First Kentucky Agreement, Detailing 4-Units in Lexington
Award-Winning Cheeseburger Slider Brand Slides Thru Kentucky
January 21, 2025 // Franchising.com // LEXINGTON, Ky. – Smalls Sliders, the industry-disrupting cheeseburger slider brand rapidly growing across the country, has inked a new development agreement with local entrepreneur, Bradley Scott and his team. This agreement will bring four of the brand’s iconic Cans to Lexington and surrounding communities, introducing Smalls Sliders to the state of Kentucky.
Bradley, a seasoned restaurant industry veteran with 29 years of experience running full-service local establishments, leads the ownership group. This marks his first foray into the QSR industry. Alongside his wife, Dawn Scott, business partners Bryce & Christian Steele, and son Blake Scott, the family-oriented team is prepared to make a significant impact in the Lexington area.
“We were immediately drawn to Smalls Sliders because of its straightforward, yet incredibly effective approach, exceptional food quality, and vibrant brand culture,” Bradley said. “The brand’s commitment to innovation and excellence made it an opportunity we couldn’t overlook. Our goal is not only to launch four Cans but to grow our footprint and further expand across Kentucky, becoming a staple in communities along the way.”
Smalls Sliders has signed its first agreement in Kentucky with the Scott family team, who will develop four locations over the next few years. With their hands-on approach to business and extensive experience, the Scott family team is well-positioned to introduce the brand’s drive-thru and walk-up options to the fast-paced lifestyle of today’s consumers. They also plan to engage with the community by becoming active members of Commerce Lexington and supporting other local charities & organizations.
“Bringing on entrepreneurial operators like Bradley Scott and his team exemplifies the core values of Smalls Sliders,” said Don Crocker, Chief Development Officer of Smalls Sliders. “Their strong community ties and unwavering commitment to quality dining experiences set a benchmark for our franchisees. With the Scotts leading the charge, we’re excited to see Smalls Sliders thrive as a neighborhood favorite in Lexington and beyond.”
Smalls Sliders opened its first signature ‘Smorange™’ colored Can in 2019. Since its inception, Smalls Sliders has disrupted the QSR industry with its stacked leadership team and robust development pipeline, furthering its rapid growth trajectory with more than 350 Cans open or under development. The brand continues to garner high-level industry recognition, with Nation’s Restaurant News featuring Smalls Sliders in its “Breakout Brands of 2023”, and QSR Magazineranking the brand in its annual QSR 50 Contenders list in 2023 and 2024. Other accolades include ranking on Entrepreneur magazine’s “Top New & Emerging Franchises” list in 2023 and 2024 and landing on Technomic’s 2024 Future 50 Growth Chains which highlights the fastest-growing restaurant chains.
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About Smalls Sliders
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. Equipped with a streamlined drive-thru, walk-up window and unique modular buildout, the Atlanta-based brand is headed towards nationwide growth with locations opening across the Southeast, Southwest, Midwest, and West Coast. These expansion plans are spearheaded by Smalls Sliders’ stacked leadership team, each bringing numerous decades of restaurant experience to the table. Smalls Sliders is the brainchild of restaurateur visionary Brandon Landry, led by industry veteran Maria Rivera, CEO, 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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