Smalls Sliders
Maria Rivera has a diverse and extensive work history in the food service industry. Most recently, they served as the Chief Executive Officer at Smalls Sliders, where they led a team that achieved significant sales growth, media impressions, and brand positioning. Prior to that, they were a Member at Chief, a private network designed to empower and support influential women executives. Their experience also includes roles at Krispy Kreme, where they served as President of Krispy Kreme US and Chief Operating Officer of Krispy Kreme US & Canada. Additionally, they have held positions at WKS Restaurant Group, Signature Leaders, Logan's Roadhouse, TGI Fridays, Darden, Caesars Entertainment Corporation, and Hilton Worldwide in various leadership and operations roles within the food and beverage industry.
Maria Rivera has a Master of Science (MS) in Organizational Leadership and Change from Colorado Technical University. Maria also has a Master of Arts (MA) in Liberal Arts and Sciences from Rollins College. Prior to that, they obtained a Bachelor of Science (BS) in Organic Chemistry from Universidad de Puerto Rico. In addition to their degrees, Maria has obtained additional certifications as a Signature Premier Graduate from Signature Leaders in 2018 and as a Sommelier from The Court of Master Sommeliers in 2002.
Smalls Sliders
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BIG THINGS COME IN SMALLS PACKAGES Our founder Brandon Landry has always been a big fan of cheeseburger sliders. Their size. Their flavor. Their ability to let you eat as many as you want. And while sliders had traditionally been bro bites at sports bars, Brandon knew they could be bigger. Much bigger. So he set off to bring small burgers to the big stage. And Smalls Sliders was born. Today, we proudly stand as one of the fastest-growing QSR brands in the country. Our success is driven by a simple yet disruptive approach, offering both drive-thru and walk-up experiences through our unique modular construction design. This design not only provides real estate flexibility but also enables rapid construction development. We only use only high-quality ingredients and make our cheeseburger sliders fresh to order always. Our waffle fries are made with the most superior spuds, too. Then seasoned to perfection for dippin’ & dunkin’ in queso or our signature Smauce® ’til your heart’s content. And our shakes? Well, they’re just the coolest. Behind Smalls Sliders is our Smalls Squad, a team of passionate individuals from diverse walks of life united in our purpose to make your day a small bit better. Whether you choose to #slidethru our drive-thru or camp out at our Can, one thing is certain—you'll have a good time and leave with a smile. Recognized as one of the newest and hottest Next-Gen QSR brands in the game, Smalls Sliders continues to garner industry acclaim. QSR magazine featured us in its "40/40 List for 2022: America's Hottest Startup Fast Casuals" and its 2023 QSR 50 Contenders list. Nation’s Restaurant News named us one of the "Breakout Brands of 2023," and Entrepreneur magazine ranked us on their 2023 "Top New & Emerging Franchises" list. For more information on how we’re revolutionizing the QSR landscape, or to join our Smalls Squad, #SlideThru at www.smallssliders.com.