How much revenue does a Smalls Sliders franchise make?

Smalls Sliders does disclose financial performance data (Item 19) in their 2026 FDD, including average and median gross revenue figures. Get full access to see the exact revenue numbers and detailed financial breakdown.

How many Smalls Sliders franchise locations are there?

As of the 2026 FDD, Smalls Sliders has 43 franchise locations. The company has been franchising since 2021.

Can you get an SBA loan for a Smalls Sliders franchise?

Yes, SBA loans are available for Smalls Sliders franchises. We have historical SBA 7(a) loan data on file including approval counts, average loan amounts, and default rates. Get full access to see the complete SBA loan history.

Is Smalls Sliders a good franchise to buy?

Smalls Sliders shows several positive indicators: transparent financial performance data (Item 19), low SBA loan default rate. However, franchise success depends on many factors including location, local market conditions, and owner involvement. We recommend speaking with existing franchisees and consulting with a franchise attorney before making a decision.

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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.

FDD Year:

43locations

$1409K–$2137K

Since 2021

Food & BeverageAtlanta, GASmalls Holding, LLCwww.smallssliders.comDisclaimer

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Franchise Costs

Franchise Fee

$35,000

Initial Investment

$1,408,948 – $2,137,427

Royalty Rate

6.00%

Brand Fund

3.00%

Fixed Monthly Fees

$400 – $400

6% royalty + 3% brand fund + $100/mo technology fee + $200/quarter food safety assessment

Financial Performance

Item 19 Financial Performance

Average Gross Revenue

$1,403,681.95

Median Gross Revenue

$1,291,403

Top Quartile Revenue

$2,007,810.5

Bottom Quartile Revenue

$830,971.5

Data Based On: 43 franchised restaurants and 2 affiliate restaurants. Data for 43 franchised units used for calculations.

* Average, median, and quartile gross sales were calculated from the 'Gross Sales Year 2025' data for all 43 franchised restaurants listed in Table 1 and Table 2.

Extracted Item 19 Section

Avg. Revenue: $1,403,682

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How Smalls Sliders Compares

Key Insights

Higher investment than 90% of Fast Food franchises

Franchise	Investment	Fee	Royalty	Locations
Smalls Sliders Current	$1.4M – $2.1M	$35K	6.0%	43
MCDONALD'S	$1.5M – $2.6M	$45K	N/A	12,772
LITTLE CAESARS	$377K – $1.8M	$20K	6.0%	3,788
AFC	$45K – $151K	$6K	8.0%	3,572
KFC (NON-TRADITIONAL)	$1.2M – $4.2M	$45K	N/A	3,404
SONIC DRIVE-IN	$1.5M – $2.5M	$15K	5.0%	3,120
Fast Food Average 134 franchises	$595K – $1.6M	$35K	6.1%	–

* Comparison based on latest FDD filings. Investment ranges from Item 7, fees from Item 5. Showing top 5 of 134 Fast Food franchises by location count.

Locations & Growth

Outlet Growth Over Time

Total outlets at end of each year

Geographic Distribution (2025)

Outlets by state across the United States

Top States

1Louisiana

2Texas

3Florida

4Missouri

5Mississippi

6Kansas

7Arkansas

8Georgia

9Oklahoma

10South Carolina

11Alabama

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SBA Loan History

Historical SBA 7(a) loan data for Smalls Sliders franchisees (2022 – 2025)

Total Loans

Average Loan

$1,490,260

Total Volume

$7.5M

Default Rate

0.0%

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.

5 SBA loans on record

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Franchisee Contacts

61 franchisee contacts on file from official FDD filings.

61 Contacts Available

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Due Diligence

Litigation (Item 3)

Franchisee Cases0

No litigation involving franchisees reported

Bankruptcy (Item 4)

Bankruptcy HistoryYes

The Little Brown Box Pizza, LLC, and its affiliate Kustom Partner, LLC filed for Chapter 11 (Subchapter V) bankruptcy on December 8, 2025. Shawn Thompson, the current President and Chief Operating Officer of Smalls Sliders Franchising LLC, previously served as CEO of these entities less than 12 months prior to their bankruptcy filing.

System Health (Item 20)

Franchise system changes reported in the most recent fiscal year

Terminations

Non-Renewals

Reacquired

Ceased Ops

Transfers

N/A

Sold to Franchisees

Projected New

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Frequently Asked Questions

180 SBA loans

Franchising since 1962