Smalls Sliders Installed Modular Restaurant in West Palm Beach
A crane positioned the modular shipping container unit along Southern Boulevard on Sept. 4.
Updated on Oct. 6, 2026 in Dining Out
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Smalls Sliders installed a new modular restaurant unit in West Palm Beach on Sept. 4, 2026. The chain utilizes shipping containers manufactured off-site to expand its footprint.
Why it matters
The company relies on modular construction to rapidly scale its physical presence across new markets. By utilizing off-site manufacturing, the brand can streamline its site development process.
The modular restaurant design allows for assembly in just 27 minutes once the unit is delivered on-site. The chain has grown to over 200 locations open or in development since its 2019 inception.
The players
Smalls Sliders
This restaurant chain operates a growing network of modular locations across the country.
Brandon Landry
He is the founder of the restaurant chain Smalls Sliders.
The details
The restaurant structure was lowered by a crane onto its site along Southern Boulevard. These modular units are fully manufactured before delivery to ensure faster installation compared to traditional building methods.
Timeline
2019: Smalls Sliders launched as a restaurant concept.
Sept. 4, 2026: A modular restaurant container was delivered and installed in West Palm Beach.
Culture Shift
The adoption of modular shipping containers reflects a broader shift toward accelerated commercial development in the fast-food sector. This approach prioritizes logistical efficiency and speed-to-market over traditional, labor-intensive construction methods.
Residents along Southern Boulevard will see a new dining option once the site reaches full operational status. The assembly method significantly reduces the duration of construction activity at the local site compared to standard projects.
The takeaway
Modular restaurant installations represent a growing movement to prioritize speed and precision in corporate retail development. Consumers can expect to see more of these specialized units as brands look for ways to scale their physical footprint efficiently.
Further reading
Learn more about the local food scene in our Dining Out section.
Source note: This article includes information reported by Palm Beach Post.
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