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Smashburger

Operations

Fresh ideas positioned Smashburger for growth during the pandemic

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 04, 2021

The fast casual’s digital enhancements, marketing and hiring strategies and new design contributed to its success. And the launch of a crispy chicken sandwich didn’t hurt.

Food

Marijuana and Earth Day vie for menu attention this week

 By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 19, 2021

Taste Tracker: 4/20 specials at Jack in the Box, Sticky’s Finger Joint and more; sustainability rules at Ike’s and Sweetgreen; Smashburger dials up the heat on chicken sandwiches; and new LTOs make their debut.

Food

Restaurants menu holiday cheer in many shapes and flavors

By Patricia Cobe on Dec. 08, 2020

Taste Tracker: Christmas in a cup from Dunkin’, Torchy’s Naughty Santa Taco, and spirited sips at Bad Daddy’s Burger Bar

Food

Restaurant menus move into winter and holiday mode

By Patricia Cobe on Nov. 24, 2020

Taste Tracker: Bennigan’s spirited cocktails, Logan’s party packs, Taziki’s festive starters and shakes with Christmas flavors

Food

Smashburger enters the breakfast arena

By Heather Lalley on Nov. 24, 2020

The better burger chain has expanded its test of the morning daypart and plans to offer it at all new stores going forward.

Food

Fast casuals take on dinner

By Patricia Cobe on May 07, 2020

Family meals, popular and profitable now, may be here to stay for some concepts.

Food

Seafood LTOs pop up on menus

By Patricia Cobe on Feb. 25, 2020

Meatless menu items surge during Lent.

Operations

Smashburger founders try a new sports bar concept

Sep. 04, 2019

In the latest test of a new entertainment draw, Tom's Watch Bar will feature the stadium-sized Megatron screen and 154 other HDTVs.

Food

Which chain has the most craveable fries?

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 23, 2019

Consumers rank their top 10 favorites from a field of hundreds.

Leadership

Smashburger elevates its COO to president

By Heather Lalley on Aug. 19, 2019

Carl Bachmann will oversee the Jollibee Foods Corp.-owned fast casual as it grows.

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