Tucson Residents to sink their Teeth into Smashburger’s “Better Burgers”
Tucson, AZ (Restaurant News Release) Smashburger, a fast-casual “better burger” restaurant, will make Tucson-area residents’ mouths water in November. The Denver-based restaurant is set to open its first Tucson-area location this fall, with three subsequent stores coming by the end of 2014. The first Tucson-area restaurant is slated to open in November at 4821 E. Grant Road, bringing ”smashed-to-order” burgers, an array of signature sides, and delicious handspun Häagen-Dazs shakes to Tucson residents.
Smashburger is being introduced to Tucson by Southern Arizona Restaurant Company, LLC created especially for this venture. The company’s principals–Eric Wolf and Laura Wolf– collectively bring over 40 years of restaurant industry experience and are excited to introduce the Smashburger brand to the Tucson market.
“In a marketplace that is already crowded with burger restaurants, we think Smashburger stands out because it offers so much more than just a great burger,” says operator, Eric Wolf. “There is something for everyone here and we think that Tucson residents will really embrace the Smashburger brand.”
At Smashburger the secret is in the smash. They start with 100-percent—fresh, never frozen, Certified Angus Beef and smash it on a 400 degree flat grill to sear in the juicy flavor. To further the “better burger” experience, every Smashburger is served on a butter toasted artisan bun and topped with a selection of real cheeses, the freshest produce, and top-quality condiments.
Smashburger’s signature recipes and create your own burgers are smashed fresh, served delicious every time. But Smashburger is more than just burgers. The restaurant also serves up delicious chicken sandwiches, grilled and seared hotdogs, and delicious salads, with an array of sides like veggie frites and rosemary and garlic–seasoned Smashfries. Guests can pair their meals with beer, wine, handspun Häagen-Dazs shakes, and root-beer floats.
Each Tucson-area Smashburger will feature a regional menu created with regional flavors and tastes in mind. The Phoenix menu includes the signature Arizona Smashburger, which is a 100-percent Certified Angus Beef burger, topped with habanero cheese, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, onion, chipotle mayo and fresh jalapenos on a chipotle bun. Tucsonians can also enjoy the the Arizona Cobb Salad featuring a mix of fresh greens, applewood smoked bacon, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, onions, guacamole and fresh jalapenos topped with spicy chipotle dressing.
About Smashburger
Smashburger is the country’s fastest growing, fast casual “better burger” restaurant. Its hand-crafted burgers are made with fresh, never frozen, 100% Certified Angus Beef, that are “smashed”, seared and seasoned on the grill to juicy perfection for every individual order. Guests can create their own burger masterpiece or enjoy one of Smashburger’s innovative signature recipes, including a unique burger for every local market that highlights the distinctive flavors of that region. Smashburger also serves tender marinated grilled or crispy chicken sandwiches, grilled and split hot dogs, freshly prepared entrée salads, kids meals, handspun Häagen-Dazs® shakes and an array of signature sides. Developed and owned by private equity firm Consumer Capital Partners (CCP), Smashburger operates and develops both corporate and multi-unit franchise territories across the country with 170 restaurants nationwide. Smashburger topped the Forbes Most Promising Company list in 2011 and was also named to the 2011 Inc. 500 list. It is the recipient of the International Council of Shopping Centers 2011 Hot Retailer Award. To learn more, visit http://www.smashburger.com.
About Consumer Capital Partners
Denver-based Consumer Capital Partners (CCP) is an innovative private investment and concept development firm focused on multi-unit retail businesses, primarily in the restaurant industry. CCP has deep experience in the fields of private equity, brand, concept and product development and strategic consulting. To learn more about CCP, please visit http://www.consumercp.com.
About Southern Arizona Restaurant Company, LLC
Southern Arizona Restaurant Company LLC principals—Eric and Laura Wolf– collectively bring over 40 years of restaurant industry experience to Smashburger. Eric Wolf oversaw more than 900 restaurants in his previous position as Franchise Senior Director at Pizza Hut, Inc. and Laura Wolf has over 10 years of restaurant experience as well as a background in marketing and advertising. Earlier this year, the company signed a four-unit development agreement with Smashburger to develop units in Tucson over the next two years.