SMASHBURGER TO SIZZLE INTO RANCHO PEÑASQUITOS AUGUST 6TH

SAN DIEGO (07/19/11) —Smashburger, a fast-casual “better burger” restaurant is gearing up to open its fifth San Diego location on Saturday, August 6, 2011. The restaurant will open in Rancho Peñasquitos at 13219 Black Mountain Road, Suite 7. This is the fifth of eight San Diego Smashburger locations slated to open in the next year. San Diego’s other Smashburger restaurants are located in La Jolla, Del Mar, Mission Valley and Downtown’s East Village.

Named for the cooking method used to create delicious burgers, a Smashburger is 100-percent—fresh, never frozen, Certified Angus Beef smashed on a flat grill to sear in the juicy flavor. To further the “better burger” experience, every Smashburger is served on a butter toasted artisan bun and topped with a selection of real cheeses, the freshest produce, and top-quality condiments. 

Smashburger San Diego features a regional menu created with the best regional flavors and tastes in mind. 

The San Diego regional menu includes:

• The signature San Diego Smashburger featuring fresh avocado, fresh cilantro and onions, pepper jack cheese, lettuce, tomato, sour cream and chipotle mayo on a torta roll, served with a wedge of lime.
• The BBQ Ranch chicken sandwich featuring grilled or crispy chicken breast with applewood smoked bacon, haystack onions, lettuce, tomato, bbq sauce and ranch dressing on an egg bun.
• The Sunset salad featuring a fresh mix of garden greens topped with strips of grilled or crispy chicken, sliced marinated balsamic tomatoes, raisins, cranberries, sunflower seeds, pumpkin seeds, blue cheese, served with balsamic vinaigrette dressing.
• Regional microbrews from San Diego-based breweries as well as wine from California-based wineries.

“We can’t wait to share the ‘better burger’ experience with the Rancho Peñasquitos community this summer, “ says David Whisenhunt, San Diego franchise co-owner. “We hope that our fast service, great tasting burgers and unique cooking technique will continue to earn us rave reviews from San Diego residents. ”