Smashburger Celebrates Husker Games with TeamMates™

PR Log (Press Release) – Sep 30, 2009 – (Omaha, Neb.)  Smashburger  , a fast casual “better burger” restaurant concept opening in Nebraska October 16, 2009, is partnering with TeamMates™ Mentoring Program to provide school-based mentoring to local students.  For every Husker Smashburger sold on Husker game days, beginning with the Texas Tech game on Saturday, October 17, $1 will be donated to TeamMates Mentoring Program which aims to positively impact the world by inspiring youth to reach their full potential. Smashburger’s donation will be bolstered by an additional $1000 from Reload, LLC.

The Husker Smashburger is a one-third or one-half pound burger featuring A.1.steak sauce, haystack onions, garlic sautéed mushrooms, Swiss cheese, lettuce, tomato and mayo on an egg bun.

Named for the cooking method used to create the perfect burger, Smashburgers are a one-third or half-pound ball of 100% Angus Beef smashed on a flat grill to sear in all the  juicy flavor. To further the “better burger” experience, Smashburgers are served on a toasted artisan bun and topped with a selection of real cheeses, fresh 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 recognizes that early academic success provides students with the skills to attain a bright future,” says Smashburger Founder Tom Ryan. “We are excited to partner with TeamMates and positively impact local schoolchildren.”

“We are very pleased to be working with TeamMates Mentoring Program,” says Rhod McNee, co-owner of Reload, LLC and franchise operator for Nebraska Smashburgers. “This is an organization whose mission we enthusiastically support. We have the utmost respect for the work Dr. and Mrs. Osborne are doing.”

“We’re very pleased that Smashburger is supporting TeamMates in this way,” said Suzanne Hince, Executive Director of TeamMates. “We know that students in the TeamMates program have an 80 percent decrease in unexcused absences from school and show a 40 percent improvement in their academic achievement.”