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Smashburger ranks No. 99 on the Inc. 500

August 22, 2011

Smashburger today announced that it is ranked No. 99 on the 30th annual Inc. 500, thanks to its 3-year sales growth of 2,673 percent.

The Inc. 500 ranks the nation's fastest-growing private companies.

Smashburger is the country's fastest growing better burger restaurant concept, known for its "smashed to order" premium juicy burgers and a broad menu that includes grilled and crispy chicken sandwiches, entrée salads and an array of signature sides. There are currently 117 Smashburger locations nationwide and the company is on track to reach the 500-unit milestone within the next few years through multi-unit franchisees and corporate store growth.

"We are very proud to be among the top 100 companies on this year's Inc. 500 and to be recognized for our rapid growth over the past three years," said Dave Prokupek, chairman and CEO of Smashburger. "We are confident that at just 117 locations today, we have significant opportunity for continued growth."

The 2011 Inc. 500, unveiled in the September issue of Inc. is available on newsstands from today through Nov. 15 and on Inc.com.