Smalls Sliders has inked a four-unit deal with franchisee Doug Cone for Florida. Cone will open restaurants, dubbed “Cans” by the brand, in Destin and Panama City Beach areas. The first is slated to open in 2025, according to a press release.
This deal comes off the heels of the group’s initial agreement with the brand in April detailing 12 total Cans across Tallahassee and Jacksonville.
“Smalls Sliders is a truly unique concept that is revolutionizing the QSR industry,” Cone said in the press release. “Having been in the hospitality industry for decades, we knew Smalls Sliders was a special brand that we wanted to continue growing with. We are thrilled to expand our footprint with Smalls as it continues to achieve record-breaking growth and can’t wait to bring its amazing Smaucy experience to even more communities across Florida.”
Through this latest development announcement, the ownership group plans to target real estate across Panama City, Panama City Beach, Destin, Fort Walton Beach, Niceville and Crestview. Smalls Sliders continues to bolster its footprint across the state and will soon open its first Can in Florida later this summer in Ocala.
“We are incredibly excited to continue growing with Doug and his team,” Don Crocker, CDO of Smalls Sliders, said in the press release. “We’ve already seen great traction across Florida and are confident this ownership group will uphold our standards for excellence as we continue our growth across the state. Experienced groups, like DPC Smalls, help establish our solid foundation as we continue growing in new and existing markets, and ultimately explode into a national brand.”
Smalls Sliders recently announced that it had hit 300 units open or in development.
