DENVER — Smashburger has announced its ninth franchisee deal, with SB Sizzle Inc., to open 10 Smashburger locations throughout East Texas.
The SB Sizzle agreement means Smashburger will have more than 75 restaurants in Texas over the next five years, making it Smashburgers' largest market.
"SB Sizzle has shown past success with several quick-service and fast-casual restaurants, and its experience managing multiunit franchises is exactly what Smashburger is looking for in franchise partners," said Scott Crane, president of Smashburger.
SB Sizzle has agreed to open 10 Smashburger restaurants in East Texas, stretching from Tyler to Longview to Beaumont, and plans to open its first restaurant by the end of 2009. The remaining restaurants will open in 2010 and 2011.
The latest agreement brings the total number of Smashburger franchise locations to 177.
