Smashburger Hires Max Sheets as VP of Real Estate

Smashburger, a fast-casual “better burger” concept recently launched and funded with $15 million by private equity and concept development firm Consumer Capital Partners (CCP), today announced the appointment of Max Sheets as Vice President of Real Estate. Further preparing Smashburger for national expansion, the appointment follows the recent hire of Greg Creighton as Regional Vice President. Sheets brings over 20 years of experience in restaurant... 

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Famous Daves Bar-B-Que Opens Restaurant in Abilene, Texas

Famous Dave’s of America, Inc. announced that it opened its newest award-winning BBQ restaurant on November 10, 2008 in Abilene, Texas. The new Famous Dave’s Legendary Pit Bar-B-Que® restaurant is located at 3001 South Danville Drive in Abilene. “Already, in our first week of business, the people of Abilene, Texas, have welcomed Famous Dave’s with open arms,” said Christopher O’Donnell, President and CEO of Famous Dave’s. “Texans... 

California Pizza Kitchen Opens in Raleigh-Durham International Airport

California Pizza Kitchen, Inc. (CPK), home of the Original BBQ Chicken Pizza and other innovative hearth-baked pizzas, made-to-order pastas, creative salads, appetizers, soups, sandwiches and desserts, opened a quick-serve location in the Raleigh-Durham International Airport (RDU) in North Carolina today. The new location, opened by CPK franchise partner HMSHost Corporation, a world leader in travel dining and shopping, is located in the new Terminal...