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Smashburger Wins Number One Spot on Forbes List

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By: Glenn Haertel
December 6, 2011 | No Comments

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While we were thrilled to hear that Forbes named our client, Smashburger, one of “America’s Most Promising Companies”, we can’t say that we were surprised. Smashburger not only made the list—they topped it.

According to Forbes, much of Smashburger’s success can be attributed to its innovative approach to menu items, focus on customer service, and investment in its employees. This winning combination catapulted the Smashburger brand, enabling it to compete with QSR giants such as McDonald’s and Wendy’s.

We’d like to congratulate Smashburger on this incredible achievement. We look forward to supporting their continued growth as a valued business partner.

You can read the Forbes article on Smashburger in its entirety here.

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Inc. 500 Announces 2011 Fastest Growing Companies

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By: Glenn Haertel
August 29, 2011 | No Comments

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We want to extend our congratulations to four of our clients that ranked on the 2011 30th annual Inc. 500. The Inc. 500 is an exclusive ranking of the nation’s fastest growing private companies. The list represents the most comprehensive look at an important segment of the economy: America’s independent entrepreneurs.

European Wax made the list at No. 82, and Smashburger was ranked at No. 99. Additionally, Bojangles was recognized for demonstrating a healthy growth of 31% over a 3-year period, and Saladworks was recognized for having a 13% growth over a 3-year period.

Given the current state of the economy, all of the companies listed on the Inc. 500 deserve special recognition. It’s also worth noting that the companies on the list have provided an estimated 350,000 jobs. We’re proud to call several of the dynamic companies on the Inc. 500 list our clients.

You can view the list in its entirety here.

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Congratulations to FastCasual.com’s Top 100 Fast Casual Restaurants

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By: Glenn Haertel
June 14, 2011 | No Comments

top100I’m proud to announce that four of Synq’s clients made the “Top 100 Fast Casual Restaurants” list compiled by FastCasual.com.

Denver-based chain Smashburger, “The Place For Burger Lovers,” ranked #20. On track to having more than 200 locations by 2012, Smashburger makes cook-to-order burgers with 100% Angus Beef.

With 500+ locations, Qdoba Mexican Grill ranked #26. The report highlights Qdoba’s 2010 evolution strategy which includes health-minded menu innovations and a Craft 2 menu. Our partnership with Qdoba has grown this past year through the production and fulfillment of these new items. Qdoba is featured in our white paper about Intelligent Profiling, as well as a recent FastCasual.com case study.

Based in Austin, Texas, Schlotzsky’s ranked #52, with nods to their co-branding deal with sister brand Cinnabon and plan to expand to over 600 stores by 2015.

Quickly-growing Saladworks from Pennsylvania came in at #98. Featuring seasonal, chopped-on-location salads as well as soups and sandwiches, Saladworks plans to branch into nine new nation-wide markets over the next three years.

In the same report, three additional clients—Jamba Juice, Starbucks and Seattle’s Best— made the top picks list under “Seven Up: The Brands Reinventing Casual Fountains” honoring innovation within the beverage category.

To download the full report, please click here to go to FastCasual.com.

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