David Gray
A new burger joint has opened in Denham Springs.
Smalls Sliders, a growing Baton Rouge-based eatery, officially started serving its popular burgers in the city’s Aspen Square Shopping Center on Thursday, April 6.
The new restaurant is located at 2302 S. Range Avenue, located just off Interstate-12.
“Be the first to [slide thru] our newest location,” the restaurant said in a recent Facebook post.
Smalls Sliders is a cheeseburger chain that opened in Baton Rouge in 2019 by Brandon Landry, founder of Walk-On’s Bistreaux & Bar, and co-founder Jacob Dugas. They were joined by other entrepreneurs, including former Saints quarterback Drew Brees, LSU professor Scott Fargason and veteran franchise executive Joe Lewis.
Smalls Sliders focuses its menu on one product — cheeseburger sliders that come in single-meat or double-meat options. The menu also includes fries, soft drinks, and milkshakes. The restaurant operates as a drive-thru but also has a walk-up experience with outside seating.
There are currently seven Smalls Sliders locations in Louisiana: Two in Baton Rouge and others in Prairieville, Thibodaux, Slidell, and Shreveport, according to the restaurant’s website. Other locations are being planned for Marrero and Lafayette.
Smalls Sliders has more than 40 locations in the development pipeline.
The Denham Springs restaurant will operate under the local ownership of Blain Bech and his three business partners, including his brother. Before becoming a Smalls Sliders franchisee, Bech worked in sales and marketing, helping other businesses successfully share their brands’ stories with consumers, according to a press release.
This location will be the first of several locations Bech has planned for the coming years, with an overall goal of owning more than 10 locations.
“I am thrilled to finally be opening our first of several Smalls Sliders cans. I’ve been a friend of Smalls since day one, and it’s incredible to be able to work with them full-time as a part of this forward-thinking franchisee community,” Bech said.
“One thing that I’m hoping our guests take away from their first experience with Smalls premium cheeseburger sliders is the complexity of our simple menu. We pack big flavor into the best sliders you’ll ever try. With an intentionally limited menu selection, it’s crucial that we take the time to make everything just right.”
Hours of operation for the new Denham Springs restaurant are 10 a.m. – 10 p.m. on weekdays and 10 a.m. – 11 p.m. on weekends.
For more information, visit www.smallssliders.com. People can also call (225) 480-3562. See article here