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Smashburger appoints new CEO

November 20, 2013

Smashburger announced Tuesday that Scott Crane, who has led company operations for the past six years as president, is now the chain's CEO. This news comes upon the departure of former CEO David Prokupek.

Prior to joining Smashburger in 2007, Crane was responsible for running nearly 1,000 units for various national restaurant and retail brands, including Pizza Hut, Taco Bell and Blockbuster. His seasoned background has enabled him to build one of the industry's strongest operational teams and business models in the fast casual segment, said Rick Schaden, founder and chairman of Consumer Capital Partners and chairman of the Smashburger Board of Advisors.

"Scott has been a large part of the growth and success of the Smashburger brand from our second restaurant to the nearly 250 restaurants we have across the globe today," he said. "We are confident he is the right executive to lead Smashburger into its next chapter, teaming up with Founder Tom Ryan in continuing to execute an unparalleled food and hospitality experience for customers, and solid, calculated growth for our brand."

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