Staffing

Smalls Sliders appoints Julie Hauser-Blanner as COO

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April 22, 2024

Smalls Sliders has appointed Julie Hauser-Blanner as COO. Hauser-Blanner will oversee the brand's daily operations, driving strategic initiatives to elevate efficiency, scalability and overall performance, according to a press release.

Hauser-Blanner most recently served as chief franchise officer at European Wax Center, where she was responsible for growth, strategy and support functions across field ops, guest relations, communications and more. Prior to that she led operations at Front Burner Restaurants, Bonefish Grill and Outback Steakhouse in a variety of progressive operations roles.

"The opportunity to work with Smalls Sliders was one that I simply could not pass up," Hauser-Blanner said in the release. "It is truly a brand that cannot be ignored within the industry given its impressive growth strategy, strong engagement among its loyal 'Frequent Sliders' and a stacked leadership team. I admire the impact the brand has made across the space in record time, and I am ready to be a part of its next era of continued growth."

"I am thrilled to welcome Julie to our growing executive leadership team at Smalls Sliders," Maria Rivera, CEO of Smalls Sliders, said in the release. "Her global expertise to drive sales growth, enhance market presence through operations execution, and implement innovative people strategies makes her the ideal choice to lead our operational efforts as we embark on our next phase of growth and innovation."

Smalls Sliders has more than 200 locations open or in development.