Smalls Sliders® Inks Latest Deal for 15 Cans in Phoenix, Arizona

Innovative Cheeseburger Slider Brand Announces Latest Agreement with Experienced Operating Group

April 17, 2026 // FranchisePR.com // PHOENIX, Ariz. – Smalls Sliders, the industry-disrupting cheeseburger slider brand, has signed a multi-unit agreement to develop 15 new Cans in Phoenix, Arizona. This marks the latest with experienced entrepreneurs Talha and Rehman Ahmed alongside their three business partners.

The group brings a powerful blend of operational expertise and business strategy to their latest deal, as they expand their portfolio with the concept. Their experience managing more than 150 locations for brands including KFC, Taco Bell, and Pizza Hut, combined with a hands-on approach to day-to-day operations, positions them for continued success with the brand.

“We’ve seen firsthand how well the Smalls Sliders model performs, and expanding our partnership with the brand was a natural next step,” said Rehman Ahmed. “After our initial development deal in Tucson, we’re excited to continue growing with Smalls and bring that same energy and experience to the Phoenix market.”

The group plans to develop 15 Cans across the Phoenix market, putting the group’s portfolio of Cans now at 20 across Arizona, with the first of their Cans slated to open in Tucson later this year. In addition to development agreements in Arizona, the group is also dropping Cans in Las Vegas, NV, El Paso, TX, and Midland/Odessa, TX.

“We’re proud to continue building with Rehman and Talha, whose experience and track record make them an ideal partner for expansion,” said Richard Leveille, VP of Franchise Development. “Phoenix represents a strong whitespace opportunity for Smalls, and this agreement is a great example of how we’re scaling with the right operators in the right markets.”

Smalls Sliders serves fresh, cooked-to-order cheeseburger sliders, seasoned waffle fries, and hand-spun milkshakes from its signature Smorange™-colored shipping containers, called “Cans.” This deliberately simple menu, focused on quality and speed, has propelled the brand from its first location in 2019 to 50 Cans open and hundreds in development across 30 states.

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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. Smalls Sliders is the brainchild of restaurateur visionary Brandon Landry 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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