CHIEF EXECUTIVE OFFICER

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Our goal was to match a talented executive with a pristine track record building high-performance teams with operational excellence at five Smalls Sliders locations.  Maria Rivera, former US President of Krispy Kreme Doughnut Corporation, joined Smalls Sliders as its CEO.  In prior roles with distinctive brands, including TGI Fridays, Logan’s Roadhouse, Darden Restaurants and Walt Disney, Maria has built high-performance management teams from scratch and operational leadership at all levels of growth. Her experience of combining a deep understanding of day-to-day operations with strategic leadership of national brands made Maria a perfect match. Under Rivera’s leadership, Smalls Sliders will accelerate previously announced plans for significant franchise growth. Owned by Pro-Football Hall-of-Famer Drew Brees and Brandon Landry, CEO of Walk-On’s Sports Bistreaux, the brand has already garnered a fanatical guest following. 10 Point Capital also joined as owners earlier this year, recognizing Smalls potential to become a dominant national brand.