Restaurant News Resource - Smashburger Restaurant Industry News

Smashburger 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 franchise commitment of 18 restaurants will bring Smashburger to new territory in Central and South America and the Caribbean.

The company also recently announced its plans to expand into the Middle East and Canada through a combination of franchise partnerships and corporate locations.

Smashburger announced it has signed its first two lease agreements in the Calgary market. The company expects to open its first Calgary location in 2012 with plans to open 10 to 15 units in the Calgary and Edmonton markets over time.

Smashburger announced it is bringing its Chicago-inspired Windy City burger to its restaurants nationwide for a limited time from September 26 through October 30.

Smashburger Ranks No. 99 on the 2011 Inc. 500

The restaurant will open its first Louisville location on Wednesday, September 7, 2011, with a subsequent location planned to open in the coming months.

Smashburger, the nation’s fastest growing “better burger” concept, today announced several key promotions, including the promotion of Greg Creighton to the position of President, where he will take on an expanded leadership role to help drive business strategy at Smashburger. In addition, the company announced several key promotions and the hiring of two Vice Presidents to further strengthen the leadership team and support the company for continued growth and expansion.

The first of 12 planned Smashburgers for the St. Louis area will open in St. Charles, Mo., on July 20 with a second location in the Chesterfield, Mo., to be added this fall.

New partnerships with experienced restaurant operators bring total franchise pipeline to 463 units