Tom Ryan wasn’t interested in being CEO of the Smashburger brand he co-founded in 2007, but as he rolls up in his BMW X6, impeccably dressed and with a full tank of confidence, it seems he was born ...

The company offered no explanation for Nolan’s departure. Tom Ryan, who co-founded Smashburger in 2007 with Rick Schaden, will move into the CEO role, the fourth person to hold that title since ...

When fan favorites collide, bold innovation is born, according to Smashburger president Jim Sullivan and founder Tom Ryan. The fast casual’s latest limited-time offer, the Jalapeño BBQ Bacon Stack ...

(Courtesy | Tom Ryan) GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- McDonald's dollar menu, Pizza Hut's stuffed crust pizza and Smashburger were all dreamed up by Grand Rapids native Tom Ryan. The restaurant guru will make ...

Last Thursday I talked Smashburger with Tom Ryan, managing partner and chief concept officer at Consumer Capital Partners, the private equity group that bankrolled the Smashburger rollout back in ...

Smashburger founders Tom Ryan and Rick Schaden explain to Inc. president Eric Schurenberg how they came up with their business plan after they realized people were dissatisfied with McDonald’s.

"Our new shakes bring bold flavor and a touch of nostalgia," said Tom Ryan, Smashburger Founder. "The banana mixed with melty chocolatey chips makes every sip fun and refreshing—perfect for summer." ...

According to a class-action lawsuit filed in 2019, Smashburger CEO Tom Ryan promoted the sandwiches in a 2017 marketing campaign as having "three times the cheese and double the beef in every bite." ...

After over 20 years working in the restaurant industry, for companies such as McDonald's, Long John Silver's, Pizza Hut and Quiznos, Tom Ryan started his own restaurant in 2007: Smashburger.

Last fall, Tom Ryan, longtime food industry vet and founder of the Smashburger chain, opened his new play in the heart of downtown’s malaise, at Sixth and Hennepin. It’s called Tom’s Watch ...

and our new Banana and Banana Chocolatey Chip Shakes do just that,” said Smashburger founder, Tom Ryan. “The rich banana flavor mixed with chocolatey chips that melt into every sip makes these ...