Restaurant Job Resource - Smashburger Restaurant News

Smashburger announced the opening of its first Canadian restaurant location in Calgary. This restaurant, located at #4 2770 32 Avenue NE, is the first of 10 to 15 corporate locations planned for the Calgary and Edmonton markets.

Smashburger announced the opening of its first international restaurant location in Kuwait. This restaurant, located at The Village, Abu Al Hasaniya, is the first of 23 franchise locations planned for the area by regional franchise partner, Georgetown Advisors, an independent, Kuwaiti-owned boutique commercial development firm specializing in culinary concepts.

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.

There are currently 143 Smashburger locations nationwide and the company is on track to reach the 500 unit milestone within the next few years through partnerships with experienced multi-unit franchisees as well as corporate store growth.

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.

Company Posts Three-Year Sales Growth of 2,673%

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.