Smashburger offers premium “smashed to order” burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, signature side items and hand-spun Haagen-Dazs shakes. It is one of the nation’s fastest growing “burger” restaurants with more than 200 restaurants operating in 29 states and in four countries. The chain is just expanding into the Washington DC market. Approximately 30 restaurants are slated to open in the DC area over the next several years.
The current locations are listed below.
Why is it called Smashburger?
Smashburger is named as such because of its signature cooking method where burgers are smashed to order and served with a selection of fresh produce, cheeses and high-quality condiments. Fresh, 100% Certified Angus Beef is smashed on a 400 degree flat grill to sear in the juicy flavor. Customers can also enjoy tender marinated grilled chicken sandwiches and fresh tossed signature salads, along with a variety sides like rosemary and garlic-seasoned Smashfries, Haystack Onions and Veggie Frites (flash-fried and seasoned carrot sticks and green beans). For beverages, an assortment of alcoholic and non-alcoholic beverages including local beers, hand-spun Häagen-Dazs shakes and IBC® root-beer floats in frosted mugs will be available.
Menu Highlights
The Smashburger menu, created with local flavors and tastes in mind, includes standout recipes like the Truffle Mushroom Swiss with truffle mayo, sautéed baby portabella mushrooms and aged Swiss on an egg bun and Spicy Baja with fresh jalapenos, guacamole, pepper jack, lettuce, tomato, onion and chipotle mayo on a spicy chipotle bun.
Each location has a regional burger, a recipe designed to represent the unique flavors of that part of the country. Served solely in the Washington DC metropolitan area, the Capital Burger or Capital Chicken Sandwich are topped with grilled onions, aged Swiss cheese, baby arugula, applewood-smoked bacon, tomatoes and mayo on a brioche bun. Customers can create their own burger and choose from a variety of tasty ingredients. Smashburger offers each signature sandwich with a choice of beef or chicken. A veggie burger and a selection of salads round out the menu with some healthy options. A few notable unique items include the Veggie Frites (Flash-fried carrot sticks and green beans) and the Smashburger sauce (combining mustard, mayo, pickle relish, and lemon juice) Most of the sandwiches are reasonably priced at $5.99-$6.99.
DC Area Locations
- 1739 Connecticut Ave. NW Washington DC
- 20640 Seneca Meadows Parkway, Germantown, MD
- 10160 Fairfax Blvd Fairfax, VA
- 4903 Cordell Ave, Bethesda, MD
- 1500-E Cornerside Blvd, Vienna, VA
- 308 S. Washington Street, Falls Church, VA
- 14082 Promenade Commons Street, Gainesville, VA
- 200 Ellington Boulevard, Gaithersburg, MD
More About Smashburger
Smashburger 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. The Founder and Chief Concept Officer is Tom Ryan, who was recently recognized by Gourmet Magazine as one of the “Top 25 Food Entrepreneurs of the Last Quarter Century.” He has 20 years of experience and is known for creating some of the world’s most popular restaurant items such as Pizza Hut’s Stuffed Crust Pizza and McDonald’s McGriddles, Big n Tasty and Dollar Menu. 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 INC’s #9 Hire Power Award winner, and is regularly voted “best burger’ in cities all around the world. To learn more, visit www.smashburger.com.
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