New location promises more sliders, jobs and a community ribbon-cutting
Smalls Sliders, the fast-growing cheeseburger slider concept, will open its second McKinney location on Aug. 18, the company confirmed in an announcement. The new outlet — referred to by the brand as a “Can” because its units are built from converted shipping containers — will begin service at 10 a.m. at the southeast corner of Highway 380 and Custer Road in McKinney.
The new McKinney Can will be owned and operated by Serendipity Provisions LLC, a local operating group that already runs a Smalls Sliders on Hardin Boulevard. The opening will include a ribbon-cutting and a check presentation with representatives from the Letters of Light Foundation, the Can’s designated local charity partner for the launch.
"The response from the McKinney community has been overwhelming in the best way, and we can't wait to officially open our doors,"
The announcement emphasized the brand’s signature look — the bright Smorange™ Can — and its simplified ordering options through walk-up windows and drive-thru lanes. Smalls Sliders markets itself on a menu focused on freshly cooked, made-to-order cheeseburger sliders and a modest selection of sides and shakes.
What the new Can will offer McKinney residents
- Menu focus: cheeseburger sliders cooked to order, fries, shakes, queso and the brand’s signature Smauce®.
- Service model: walk-up window and drive-thru for quick ordering.
- Community tie-in: ribbon-cutting and check presentation with the Letters of Light Foundation.
The new location adds to Smalls’ local presence and expands an increasingly visible national footprint. The company notes its units are notable for their container-based construction and bold exterior color, which the brand says allows it to stand out on retail corners.
| Item | Detail |
|---|---|
| Opening date | Aug. 18 |
| Opening time | 10 a.m. |
| Address | SEC Highway 380 & Custer Rd, McKinney, TX 75071 |
| Owner/operator | Serendipity Provisions LLC |
| Community partner | Letters of Light Foundation |
Local context and potential impact
For McKinney residents, the new Can represents an additional quick-service option near a major arterial intersection. The southeast corner of Highway 380 and Custer Road sits within a growing commercial corridor where new restaurants and retail frequently appear to serve both established neighborhoods and recent residential development.
Because the local operating group already manages a Smalls Sliders on Hardin Boulevard, the new outlet signals continued confidence by regional franchisees in the McKinney market. The ribbon-cutting event with a local charity also suggests the operator plans to position the location as a community-minded business, at least in the near term.
Smalls Sliders has promoted its franchise growth nationally and highlights a compact menu designed for rapid preparation and service. That model may appeal to commuters and families seeking quick meals near Highway 380. The combination of a drive-thru and walk-up window aims to serve both passing traffic and customers who arrive on foot from nearby developments.
Residents interested in attending the opening or learning more about the brand can visit the company’s consumer and franchising pages, which the operator supplied in its announcement. The McKinney Can’s first day of service is set for Aug. 18 at 10 a.m., with the opening ceremony to include representatives from the Letters of Light Foundation.
As with any new restaurant opening, neighbors and patrons will be watching how the location handles traffic flow, peak-hour lines and community engagement in the weeks after launch. The presence of an established local operator could smooth initial operations and staffing; Serendipity Provisions LLC’s existing experience with a Hardin Boulevard location may speed the new Can’s ramp-up.
