July 12, 2010 // Franchising.com // Kansas City, Mo. — Smashburger, a fast-casual "better burger" restaurant will open in Olathe, Kan. on Tuesday, August 3, 2010. Located at 15241 West 119th Street — Smashburger will offer juicy burgers made-to-order with 100-percent Certified Angus Beef, savory Smashchicken sandwiches and crisp Smashsalads as well as an array of Smashsides and delicious Häagan Dazs shakes. Johnson County's first store is located in Overland Park at 6551 W. 119th St.
Smashburger will feature the same tasty regional items as the Overland Park location, including:
Named for the cooking method used to create the perfect burger, Smashburgers are a one-third or half-pound ball of 100-percent—fresh, not frozen—Certified Angus Beef smashed on a flat grill to sear in the juicy flavor. To further the "better burger" experience, Smashburgers are served on a toasted artisan bun and topped with a selection of flavorful cheeses, the freshest produce, and top-quality condiments.
Smashburger is known for its savory burgers, but the restaurant also serves up delicious Smashchicken sandwiches, Smashdogs, and Smashsalads, with sides like veggie frites and rosemary and garlic–seasoned Smashfries. Burger lovers can pair their meals with beer, wine, Häagen-Dazs shakes and root-beer floats.
"Smashburger is excited to continue our expansion of our 'better burger' concept with our opening in Olathe," says Smashburger Founder Tom Ryan. "We are proud to introduce Smashburger to more burger lovers in the greater Kansas City area and beyond."
Denver-based Smashburger is a fast-casual restaurant designed to be every city's favorite burger place. Developed and owned by private equity and concept-development firm Consumer Capital Partners (CCP), Smashburger develops both corporate and joint venture partner stores. The company has sold franchise agreements that will total more than 275 locations over the next five years. The corporate, joint venture, and franchise development deals are part of Smashburger's plan to open 500-plus restaurants across the country, 100-125 stores will be open nationwide by the end of 2010. Smashburger was named a 2009 Hot Concepts! award winner by Nation's Restaurant News.
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, liquor, food, and leisure industries. CCP has deep experience in the fields of private equity, brand, concept and product development, and strategic consulting.
Areios, a partnership between experienced franchise and restaurant operators Ron Chaulk and Jim Cagle, collectively represents over 30 years of industry experience with as many as 30 franchised and new concepts. As Smashburger's second "Founders Club" member, Areios provides valuable field insight on Smashburger's brand and menu development as well as operations and real estate. The "Founders Club" designation is reserved for the first four large franchisees to join the Smashburger team.
Smashburger is a fast casual "better burger" restaurant known for its fresh never frozen, 100% Certified Angus Beef® burgers that are smashed on the grill to sear in the juice.