Smashburger Celebrates The Grand Opening Of Its 16th Valley Location With Free Burgers

PHOENIX - Sept. 24, 2014 - PRLog -- Denver, CO – September 23, 2014 — Smashburger (http://www.smashburger.com/), the national better burger restaurant known for its fresh, smashed to order burgers, announced today the opening of its 16^th Phoenix restaurant, opening at 10:00 am on Wednesday, October 1^st, 2014. The new restaurant is conveniently located at 3121 W. Peoria Ave, Phoenix, AZ 85029; on 31^st Avenue and Peoria.

To celebrate the grand opening, Smashburger is inviting all Phoenix burger lovers to enjoy one FREE Classic Smashburger per guest between the hours of 10:00 AM – 4:00 PM on October 1^st, 2014.

“We are thrilled to add another Smashburger in Phoenix and bring our menu of premium smashed to order burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, signature sides and handspun Haagen-Dazs ® shakes to this culinary capital,” commented Scott Crane, President and Chief Executive Officer of Smashburger.  “Our goal is to put great tasting burgers back into people’s lives, by serving fresh, all natural Certified Angus Beef smashed to order and topped with the freshest produce, a variety of real cheeses and a selection of buns.

Each Phoenix Smashburger features a regional menu created with regional flavors and tastes in mind. Only in Phoenix, with our desserts and fiery flair, does the menu include the spicy Arizona Burger and Chicken Sandwich with Habanero cheese, guacamole, lettuce, tomato, onion, chipotle mayo and fresh jalapenos on a spicy chipotle bun. Also included on the regional menu is the Arizona Cobb Salad with fresh greens, Applewood smoked bacon, sliced jalapenos, guacamole, cheddar cheese, tomatoes, and onions topped with spicy chipotle dressing.

Smashburger has 286 restaurant locations across the globe and is more than just burgers. Guests can also enjoy a selection of tender marinated grilled or crispy chicken sandwiches and fresh-prepared and tossed signature salads, along with a variety of irresistible sides including rosemary and garlic–seasoned Smashfries, Haystack Onions, and Veggie Frites (flash-fried and seasoned carrot sticks and green beans). The restaurant will also serve a selection of beverages ranging from handspun Häagen-Dazs shakes to a variety of certified organic freshly brewed and bottled HONEST® Tea beverages and Four Peaks Craft Beer.

The 2,500 square-foot Phoenix Smashburger is designed with the concept’s newest contemporary features from soft lighting and an open kitchen, to earthy materials like local reclaimed brick, in addition to bright colors and localized art which captures the spirit of Phoenix landmarks. Smashburger’s Phoenix restaurant will be the sixteenth location to open in the Valley.  Regular restaurant hours will be 10:00 AM – 10:00 PM daily.  For holiday hours, please call the restaurant directly at 602-888-0567.

Local fans are also encouraged to join Smashburger’s Smash Club (https://smashburger.com/smashclub/).  Smash Club members receive the latest news, tastiest promotions and exclusive coupons. For more information on Smashburger, please visit www.smashburger.com or check us out on Facebook (https://www.facebook.com/smashburger) and Twitter (https://twitter.com/smashburger).

About Smashburger

Smashburger is a leading fast casual “better burger” restaurant with more than 286 corporate and franchise restaurants operating in 32 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 Häagen-Dazs 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 ranking #2 on Franchise Times “2014 Fast & Serious” list of smartest-growing brands, being named “America’s Most Promising Company” by Forbes Magazine in 2011 and to the Top 10 in 2014, topping Fast Casual’s “2012 Top Mover & Shakers” list, and being featured on the Inc. 500 List of “America’s Fastest Growing Companies.”  Smashburger also regularly receives “Best Burger” awards in cities around the world. To learn more, visit www.smashburger.com (http://cts.businesswire.com/ct/CT?id=smartlink&url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.smashburger.com&esheet=50688017&newsitemid=20130808006012&lan=en-US&anchor=www.smashburger.com&index=3&md5=a6d6c149debb2edf689dbfe0b6b161bc).

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