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 ...

Tom Ryan, the guy behind Smashburger and now Tom’s Urban 24 in Larimer Square, is a little bit different. The Michigan native, 56, has an undergraduate degree in food science, a master’s ...

Before Tom Ryan founded Smashburger, he built concepts for large food operators including Stuffed Crust Pizza and the Lovers line at Pizza Hut, along with McGriddles, Big'n'Tasty, the Dollar Menu ...

Tom Ryan opened Smashburger's first drive-through in a Minneapolis suburb and wants to open Tom's Urban there. Tom Ryan is the co-founder of the Denver-based Smashburger chain and he also took ...

GRAND RAPIDS, MI -- In high school, Smashburger founder Tom Ryan discovered what clicked for him: chemistry. Since then, the Grand Rapids native has taken his food chemistry passion worldwide ...

A week from now, Smashburger-founder Tom Ryan will be elbow-deep in turkey necks. It takes him two days to make the gravy that he will ladle on the turkey, the potatoes, the stuffing and sides.

A week from now, Smashburger-founder Tom Ryan will be elbow-deep in turkey necks. It takes him two days to make the gravy that he will ladle on the turkey, the potatoes, the stuffing and sides.

food scientist and R&D wonderboy Tom Ryan. In the paper this week, you can read all about the magic behind Smashburger and a little bit about the chain's plans for the future. And keep an eye on ...

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 ...

"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." ...

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 ...