Franchising

Sammy's slides into franchising in 2025

Photo: Sammmy's

January 8, 2025

Sammy's Sliders, a slider franchise founded by restaurateur Sam G. Ballas and chef Sammy Gianopoulos, is ready to expand in 2025, after opening its second location last year in Kernersville, North Carolina.

"2024 marked the beginning of an exciting new chapter for Sammy's Sliders," Ballas said in a company press release. "Our success in Kernersville, coupled with the overwhelming enthusiasm from potential franchisees, validates the strength of our concept and sets the stage for strong growth in 2025."

As Sammy's Sliders looks to expand, the brand is committed to fostering franchisee success. Each franchise owner will benefit from a seasoned support team, including franchise business coaches who offer personalized, hands-on guidance with daily operations, marketing strategies and financial management. The brand's approach of limiting territory sizes for coaches ensures that franchisees receive the attention they need to thrive," Ballas said.

"We're taking a methodical approach to growth, focusing on quality over quantity," Ballas said. "Our goal is to create a network of like-minded entrepreneurs who are passionate about bringing our chef-driven concept to their communities."

In addition to its franchising initiatives, Sammy's Sliders will continue to innovate its menu with seasonal shakes, like its current Andes Mint Shake, and LTO sliders, also known as Slider Spotlights. The brand's current slider spotlights are the Nashville Hot Pimento Chicken and Bacon Jam + Pimento Burger.