Smalls Sliders
Smalls Sliders franchises operate dual-lane modular drive-thru restaurants offering a limited menu of made-to-order sliders, fries, sauces, milkshakes, beverages, and other authorized ancillary food products using proprietary recipes and the Smalls Sliders system. The business model emphasizes standardized formats, procedures, and high-quality ingredients to deliver consistent quick-service dining experiences. They target consumers in the competitive fast-casual and quick-service restaurant market seeking convenient, specialty slider-based meals.
Franchise Costs
6% royalty + 3% brand fund + $100/mo technology
Financial Performance
Item 19 Financial Performance
Data Based On: Data includes 17 franchised restaurants and 2 affiliate restaurants operating in 2024, as presented in Item 19 tables.
* Calculated average gross revenue and median gross revenue from the 17 franchised restaurants listed across two tables in Item 19. The first table (page 1) includes 9 franchised restaurants. The second table (page 2) includes 8 franchised restaurants. Note 3 explicitly states, 'The foregoing data relates to revenue only; we are not presenting any information on the expenses of operating a Smalls Restaurant,' which means no profit or expense-related figures could be extracted or estimated.
Extracted Item 19 Section
How Smalls Sliders Compares
Key Insights
- Higher investment than 87% of Fast Food franchises
| Franchise | Investment | Fee | Royalty | Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Smalls Sliders Current | $1.3M – $2.0M | $35K | 6.0% | 19 |
| MCDONALD'S | $1.5M – $2.6M | $45K | N/A | 12,772 |
| AFC | $45K – $151K | $6K | 9.5% | 3,572 |
| SONIC DRIVE-IN | $1.7M – $3.1M | $15K | 5.0% | 3,441 |
| JIMMY JOHN'S | $366K – $728K | $35K | 6.0% | 2,647 |
| ARBY'S | $645K – $2.5M | $38K | 4.0% | 2,316 |
Fast Food Average 126 franchises | $594K – $1.5M | $35K | 6.1% | – |
* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 126 Fast Food franchises by location count.
Locations & Growth
Outlet Growth Over Time
Total outlets at end of each year
Geographic Distribution (2024)
Outlets by state across the United States
SBA Loan History
Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Smalls Sliders franchisees (2022 – 2025)
Loans by Year
SBA 7(a) loan activity over time
* Data sourced from SBA 7(a) FOIA loan records. Default rate calculated from charged-off loans.
Franchisee Contacts
19 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.
| Name | SBA Loan |
|---|---|
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
John Smith ABC Franchise LLC | $350,000 2023 · Active |
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Due Diligence
Litigation (Item 3)
Bankruptcy (Item 4)
System Health (Item 20)
Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year
Frequently Asked Questions
The total initial investment to open a Smalls Sliders franchise ranges from $1,297,825 to $1,993,734. This includes a franchise fee of $35,000. Ongoing royalty fees are 6.0% of gross sales.
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