Nick and Alix Ralls open the brand’s second Colorado location in Johnstown, bringing its slider-focused concept to another Northern Colorado mark
- Smalls Sliders opens second Colorado location in Johnstown.
- Grand opening features slide giveaways and community involvement.
- Plans for further expansion into Green Valley Ranch.
Smalls Sliders has completed its expansion into Johnstown with the opening of its second Colorado location. Located at 4781 Thompson Parkway, the restaurant is operated by franchise partners Nick and Alix Ralls of Mountain Sliders, who previously opened the brand’s first Colorado location in Northglenn. The Johnstown opening adds another market to Smalls Sliders’ growing Colorado presence.
The Oct. 2 grand opening combined the restaurant launch with a community celebration. The first 100 guests received pairs of Smalls Sliders slides, while the event also recognized the Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County as the local Smalls Town Hero. The organization received a donation supporting programs focused on academics, leadership, health and healthy lifestyles for children in the community.
For the Ralls family, the Johnstown opening represents another step in a broader development strategy. The franchise partners are also planning a Smalls Sliders location in Green Valley Ranch, extending their presence into another Colorado market. The expanding footprint gives the brand additional opportunities to introduce its cheeseburger sliders, fries, shakes, queso and signature Smauce to customers across the state.
Opening-day promotions can help franchisees introduce a new location while creating an immediate connection with the surrounding community. Gorilla Dash offers a Competitions and Promotions feature that can help franchise organizations coordinate giveaways, promotional campaigns and customer engagement activities around specific openings or local events.
The Johnstown Can also demonstrates how restaurant expansion can extend beyond adding another unit to a franchise network. By combining the completed opening with community involvement and a planned next location in Green Valley Ranch, the Ralls are building a Colorado growth story that connects restaurant development with local market engagement.
Key Facts:
| Location | The new Smalls Sliders Can opens at 4781 Thompson Pkwy & Eisenhower, Johnstown, Colorado. |
|---|---|
| Grand Opening Event | Scheduled for October 2nd, includes giveaways of slides and a ribbon-cutting ceremony. |
| Community Involvement | Boys & Girls Clubs of Weld County recognized as Smalls Town Hero with a charitable donation. |
| Brand Expansion | Johnstown Can is the second in Colorado, with plans for Green Valley Ranch underway. |
| Franchise Partners | Nick and Alix Ralls leading expansion efforts through Mountain Sliders franchise. |
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