About a year ago, we shared with you that Smalls Sliders was coming to Amarillo. In that year, nothing ever happened: no big orange shipping containers, no land purchased, and definitely no Smalls Sliders. That tells you how things can change fast.
What Happened to the Original Smalls Sliders Deal?
Eli Cohen and Mark Crayne of C5 Restaurants were supposed to bring Smalls Sliders to Amarillo, but the deal fell through. However, all is not lost. Even though that deal fell through, two Amarillo businessmen have stepped up to bring Smalls Sliders into Amarillo.
Who Are the New Owners Bringing Smalls Sliders to Amarillo?
Justin Chick and Andrew Bailey signed a three-store deal with Smalls Sliders.
Justin had discovered that the Amarillo territory for Smalls Sliders had opened, and he reached out to the company to let them know that, “if that deal falls through, to give me a call.” So after the original franchisee chose a different opportunity, Smalls Sliders reached out to these Amarillo locals.
This is home to us. We’re from Amarillo and spent a lot of time working and living and vacationing in Lubbock as well. We prefer these two cities and are excited to be able to bring Smalls Sliders here.
Where Will Smalls Sliders Be Located in Amarillo?
When speaking with Justin and Andrew, they said they are looking on the south side of Amarillo for a location for Smalls Sliders, on Bell, Coulter, or Soncy. In fact, right after our call, they were meeting with their real estate person to go over some options…