Smalls Sliders, the cheeseburger slider chain backed by Drew Brees, has opened its newest location in Jefferson, marking the corporate’s continued enlargement throughout Louisiana. The brand new restaurant, often called a “Can,” formally launched Aug. 28 on the East Financial institution of New Orleans.

The Jefferson website is co-owned by Brees and his former Purdue College roommates, Jason Loerzel and Ben Smith. It follows the trio’s first Smalls Sliders location in Metairie, which debuted earlier this yr. Operations might be led by Melissa Kernaghan of Boilermaker Ventures in partnership with Matt Reed of Brechtel Hospitality.

The Elmwood Can options the model’s signature bright-orange delivery container design, turfed patio seating and a menu centered on cheeseburger sliders, seasoned waffle fries and milkshakes. Smalls Sliders, based by restaurateur Brandon Landry and supported by Atlanta-based 10 Level Capital, has shortly grown into one of many area’s most watched quick-service manufacturers.

As a part of the Jefferson opening, Smalls Sliders will honor Jodee Pulizzano because the group’s “Smalls City Hero.” Pulizzano, head volleyball coach at Chapelle Excessive Faculty, was inducted into the Louisiana Volleyball Coaches Affiliation Corridor of Fame in 2024 and is the state’s winningest lively highschool coach. She might be formally acknowledged on the location’s grand opening celebration later this yr.

“Coach Pulizzano’s exceptional profession and dedication to younger athletes exemplify the spirit of our Smalls City Hero program,” the corporate stated in its announcement.

The brand new location is at 845 S. Clearview Parkway in Jefferson.