Smalls Sliders will soon break ground for a restaurant in Thibodaux

Smalls Sliders will break ground later this month for its newest location in Thibodaux.

The community is invited to a groundbreaking ceremony Jan. 31 beginning at 3 p.m. at the new restaurant site, 305 North Canal Blvd. The event will include cheeseburger sliders for sampling and photo opportunities with the Thibodaux ownership team: Dustin Malbrough, Josh Son, Ben Malbrough, Marty Chabert, Matthew Ory and operating partner Craig Guilbeaux.

Pictured is a Smalls Sliders three sliders and fries combo.
Pictured is a Smalls Sliders three sliders and fries combo.

Thibodaux joins a growing list of markets where Smalls Sliders will open restaurants this year, including Shreveport, Prairieville, New Orleans, Slidell, Metairie and Alexandria, the company said Thursday. The company's website lists two Baton Rouge locations as existing restaurants and "Coming Spring 2022" for Thibodaux.

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Smalls Sliders menu features a variety of slider combos, milkshakes and two flavors of Icees. Extras include items such as another slider, bacon, smauce, queso and fries.

Smalls Sliders plans to break ground Jan. 31 for a new location in Thibodaux.
Smalls Sliders plans to break ground Jan. 31 for a new location in Thibodaux.

Thursday's announcement says Smalls Sliders is the "brainchild" of Brandon Landry, founder of Walk-On's, and co-founder Jacob Dugas. They were joined by a team of entrepreneurs including NFL star Drew Brees, LSU professor Scott Fargason and veteran franchise executive Joe Lewis.

The first Smalls Sliders is located at 4343 Nicholson Drive, across from Tigerland near LSU in Baton Rouge.

-- Emily Enfinger is a reporter for The Courier and the Daily Comet. Follow her on Twitter at @EmilyEnfinger. Email Emily at eenfinger@gannett.com.

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