Smalls Sliders has opened its first Lutz restaurant, bringing its compact menu of cheeseburger sliders, waffle fries and shakes to a growing commercial corridor near State Road 54.<\/p>\n
The restaurant, at 19081 Wingshooter Way, began serving customers Tuesday. A grand opening celebration is scheduled for Saturday, Aug. 15, starting at 9 a.m., according to a company news release.<\/p>\n
The first 100 customers in line will receive free sliders for a year, the company says. A ribbon-cutting is planned for 9:30 a.m., followed by free food samples, giveaways and children\u2019s activities.<\/p>\n
Smalls Sliders calls its restaurants \u201cCans\u201d because of their bright orange, shipping-container-inspired design. The locations are built around drive-thru and walk-up service, with a streamlined menu that also includes queso and the chain\u2019s signature \u201cSmauce.\u201d<\/p>\n
The Lutz restaurant is owned and operated by Purple Buns LLC, a franchise group led by CEO Vik Patel. It follows the group\u2019s opening of a Clearwater location last year.<\/p>\n
\u201cLutz is a vibrant, growing community, and we look forward to serving our guests and becoming a neighborhood destination,\u201d Patel says in the release.<\/p>\n
Purple Buns has committed to opening at least nine Smalls Sliders restaurants in Florida. The company also has development agreements for six locations in the Atlanta market.<\/p>\n
As part of Saturday\u2019s celebration, Purple Buns will make a charitable donation to Joshua House, a Tampa Bay organization that provides housing and support to children who have experienced abuse, neglect or abandonment. Representatives from the nonprofit are expected to attend.<\/p>\n
Smalls Sliders was founded in Baton Rouge, Louisiana by restaurateur Brandon Landry and is backed by private-equity firm 10 Point Capital and NFL Hall of Fame quarterback Drew Brees. The chain specializes in cooked-to-order cheeseburger sliders and has been expanding through franchised locations nationwide.<\/p>\n
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