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	Once upon a time, (in 1980...) , there was little bitty building, with a little bitty parking lot in the little bitty town of Little Rock. And, the name of this building at the corner of Rodney Parham & Shackelford was Shorty Small's. Named for a colorful character who was as tall as he was wide , many a diner will tell you that some of the best food in the world passes through the kitchen windows of Shorty Small's, which dishes up such dining delectables as: "Jumpin' Off The Bone Tender" Ribs, Cooked-To-Order Steaks, Chicken Dishes and Golden Fried Catfish. (Shorty Small claims that he invented the notion of eating with your hands.) As the years passed, and folks caught on to the great food at Shorty's, a parking place in the little bitty parking lot became a very valuable commodity. In 1990, a gentleman by the name of Paul Kreth, a graduate of Oklahoma State University, who'd spent a number of years in the restaurant business decided to buy Shorty Small's. Kreth was a little partial to the establishment since it was located in the his hometown of Little Rock. The concept, which includes a fun, comfortable atmosphere enhanced with antiques and a whimsical charm has spread to six locations including: West Little Rock & North Little Rock, Arkansas, three locations in Oklahoma and a 15, 000 square foot property in the beautiful Branson, Missouri Ozarks. Food portions are huge, and guests are encouraged to bring their appetites. Shorty still boasts the world's largest chicken fried steak, the original onion loaf, and famous handmade cheese sticks. And, of course, the ribs are as tender as the girl next door, as are the steaks that are juicy and delicious. Private rooms are available for up to 60 people. And, off-premise catering starts from just $4.99 per person; Shorty can cater to up to 2500 of your closest friends... A quality food product delivered in a clean, comfortable atmosphere by the best service the industry can offer is what has kept Shorty Small's successful through the years. To day Shorty Small's employs over 500 people, and plans five more restaurants during the next eight years. For additional information on joining Shorty Small's successful management team or property investment, click here.