Smalls Sliders sets its sights on 400 units

David Corson March 9, 2023

Cheeseburger slider concept Smalls Sliders has grown to six units since the founders of Walk-On's Sports Bistreaux opened the first location in 2019, and more than 40 additional locations are on the drawing board as the company works toward the ultimate goal of expanding to about 400 units through franchising. Former Krispy Kreme and TGI Friday's executive Maria Rivera has been named CEO to lead the company, which will move its headquarters to Atlanta from Baton Rouge, Louisiana. Nation's Restaurant News

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Claire’s courts high-end shoppers with new Paris store

Accessories retailer Claire’s will open an upscale store in Paris this week that will feature exclusive handbags, makeup and a content creation studio for social media posts. The new store highlights the mall-based retailer’s evolving strategy of appealing to a broader swathe of global shoppers