Denver, CO – January 30, 2012 – Smashburger, the rapidly expanding better burger restaurant concept, today announced a summary of its 2011 accomplishments and its plans for 2012. 2011 was another successful year of growth and consumer acceptance for the fast causal concept which opened 51 new units, which includes expansion into 12 new markets.  The company ended the year with 143 locations nationwide, representing 55% new unit growth for the year.  The company also announced its first international expansion initiatives with units expected to open in the Middle East, Canada and Latin America in 2012, beginning the company’s strategic expansion to fast growing markets around the globe. (more…)

East Hanover, NJ (1/30/12)—Smashburger, the nation’s fastest growing “better burger restaurant” brings its fresh approach to burgers to East Hanover when it opens its eighth New Jersey location on Wednesday, February 1, 2012, at 386 Route 10 West. Smashburger brings its juicy burgers that are smashed fresh and served delicious, along with its Haagen-Dazs ® shakes, tempting sides and regional menu items crafted to please local palates to its second Morris County location. Other New Jersey Smashburger locations include: Clifton, Florham Park, Hackensack, Montclair, Newark Liberty International Airport, New Providence and Paramus with locations coming soon to Morris Plains and Ramsey. (more…)

Denver, CO – January 5, 2011 – Smashburger, the fastest growing “better burger” concept in the U.S. and recently ranked as Forbes Magazine #1 “Most Promising Company in America,” today announced it has partnered with international restaurateur Richard Eisenberg and his company, QSR International in a growth initiative to expand the brand’s footprint into Latin America. Mr. Eisenberg’s franchise commitment of 18 restaurants will bring Smashburger’s juicy burgers that are smashed fresh and served delicious, along with its premium menu offering to new territory in Central and South America and the Caribbean. (more…)

ATLANTA (December 28, 2011)—Smashburger, the nation’s fastest growing “better burger” restaurant, brings its fresh approach to burgers to Sandy Springs with the opening of the fifth Atlanta-area location on Wednesday, December 28, 2011 at 6080 Roswell Road. Smashburger brings its juicy burgers that are smashed fresh, served delicious, along with its Haagen-Dazs ® shakes, tempting sides and regional menu items crafted to please locals’ palates to this Atlanta suburb. This is the fifth of 20 plus Atlanta-area Smashburger locations that local franchisee Phil Wilkins is slated to open over the next seven years. (more…)