Smashburger announced it is ranked No. 99 on the 30th annual Inc. 500, thanks to its three-year sales growth of 2,673 percent. The Inc. 500 is an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest-growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at the most important segment of the economy—America’s independent entrepreneurs. (more…)

Does the world really need another burger joint? The big three—McDonald’s, Burger King and Wendy’s—clog strip malls and highways, with 28,000 locations in the U.S.; smaller players like Jack in the Box, Hardee’s and Five Guys Burgers & Fries add another 12,000. Then there are the myriad hole-in-the-wall burger stands and mass-market chains like Applebee’s, T.G.I. Friday’s and Ruby Tuesday. (more…)

Smashburger is becoming almost as well known for its community involvement as it is for its fresh menu options. This time, it’s Breast Cancer Awareness (BCA) receiving the support. In honor of October, the official month of BCA, the restaurant in Charlotte, North Carolina, located in the Stonecrest Shopping Center on Rea Road, is holding a month-long event to raise funds for the cause. (more…)

9/12/11 - Cherryh Butler, FastCasual.com

The days of slapping a frozen meatless patty into the microwave to please vegetarian customers are gone. The better burger trend has not only inspired restaurant owners to step up their games when it comes to beef, they’re also trying to outdo one another when it comes to hand-crafted meatless burgers. (more…)