Smashburger Partners with Irvine Public Schools Foundation

IRVINE, Calif. - Sept. 8, 2014 - PRLog -- Smashburger, the nation’s fastest growing “better burger” restaurant, today announced that it will donate a portion of sales from its Irvine restaurant’s grand opening week to Irvine Public Schools Foundation.

The weeklong fundraiser, designed to support the community and give back to Irvine public schools, kicks off on Sept. 17 and will conclude on Sept. 24. In addition, the City of Irvine will graciously match Smashburger’s donation amount to IPSF.

The mission of IPSF is to enrich the educational experience of each child in every school. The foundation achieves this by providing enrichment programs, raising funds, and uniting the community in support of educational excellence.

“With school back in session and the opening of our fourth Orange County location, we thought it was perfect timing to partner with IPSF and give back to the Irvine community,” said Stephen Sandoval, owner and operator of Smashburger.

At Smashburger, the secret is in the smash. It starts with 100-percent fresh, never frozen, all-natural Certified Angus Beef and is smashed on a 400-degree flat grill to sear in thejuicy flavor. To further the “better burger” experience, the delicious burgers are served on toasted artisan buns and topped with a selection of the freshest produce, real cheeses, and highest-quality condiments.

The fourth Orange County location to open in less than two years is located at 3831 Alton Pkwy in Irvine, Calif. and is open from 10:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. daily.

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About Smashburger

Smashburger is a leading fast casual “better burger” restaurant with more than 280 corporate and franchise restaurants operating in 30 states and in five international countries. The company began in 2007 with the vision of Rick Schaden and funding by Consumer Capital Partners—the private equity firm that he and his father Richard own. By offering fresh, premium “smashed to order” burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, signature side items and hand-spun shakes, Smashburger has modernized the way people think about burgers. Known for localizing its menu in every market with regionally inspired burgers, side items and local craft beers, Smashburger has received numerous awards, including topping Fast Casual’s 2012 Top Mover & Shakers list, America’s Most Promising Company by Forbes magazine, INC. 500’s List of America’s Fastest Growing Companies and INC’s #9 Hire Power Award winner, as well as regularly receiving “best burger” awards in cities around the world. To learn more, visit www.smashburger.com.

About Consumer Capital Partners
Consumer Capital Partners is an innovative investment and operating company, focused on starting up, operating and investing in consumer, franchising and lifestyle brands. Consumer Capital Partners also engages in modern channels of giving across a broad spectrum of contemporary causes. To learn more about CCP, please visit www.consumercp.com.

About Irvine Public Schools Foundation

The mission of IPSF is to enrich the educational experience of each child in every school. They achieve this by providing enrichment programs, raising funds, and uniting the community in support of educational excellence. For more information about IPSF, visit www.ipsf.net.