Smalls Sliders Opened Third San Antonio Restaurant
The franchise group plans to open two more area locations in the coming months as part of its regional expansion.
Updated on Oct. 12, 2026 in Openings & Closings
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Smalls Sliders has opened its third San Antonio location at 8743 SH-151 W. The expansion is part of a multimillion-dollar growth strategy across the city and South Texas.
Why it matters
The opening marks the latest milestone in an aggressive scaling effort by Hakim Corp., which operates the brand locally. It highlights the continued appetite for quick-service expansion in high-traffic San Antonio corridors.
The firm now operates 3 locations in the city, with 2 more units slated to open in the next 3 to 4 months. The expansion was marked by a $1,000 donation to the local Puppy Food Bank.
The players
Smalls Sliders
A quick-service restaurant chain specializing in cheeseburger sliders.
Hakim Corp.
The local franchise group responsible for the brand's operational expansion in San Antonio.
The details
The new site operates daily from 10:30 a.m. to 11 p.m. To drive initial foot traffic, the brand is offering the first 100 customers a rewards card for one free Original Combo 2 per month for one year. The combo includes two cheeseburger sliders, seasoned waffle fries, and a medium drink.
Timeline
October 12, 2026: Grand opening event at the new location.
Next three to four months: Scheduled opening of two additional restaurant locations.
Market Landscape
This opening follows the broader industry trend of rapid regional scaling by quick-service franchisees. It demonstrates how local groups are using concentrated footprint growth to compete in the highly contested South Texas fast-food market.
Operators should monitor how the franchiser maintains site quality and labor supply as it pivots from one unit to three. Evaluate the effectiveness of high-value, recurring-visit promotions like the annual rewards card in building long-term customer loyalty in new trade areas.
The takeaway
Rapid site deployment requires a standardized service model to ensure operational consistency across new locations. Track the competitive response from other local burger chains as the density of this brand increases in the market.
What happens next
Two additional restaurant locations are scheduled to open within the next three to four months.
Further reading
For more on industry shifts in the region, visit Openings & Closings.
Source note: This article includes information reported by WOAI.
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