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Rare Cuts Video: Building a Better Burger at Smashburger with Tom Ryan, Founder of Smashburger

Published by Brad on October 10th, 2011 - in Famous Foodies, Rare Cuts Video

I had the unique opportunity to meet Tom Ryan, Founder and Chief Concept Officer at Smashburger, to learn about why Smashburger builds a better burger.

Tom Ryan has 20 years of experience in marketing, branding, consumer research and concept/product development for package goods and restaurant/retail companies. Tom is also the Managing Partner and Chief Concept Officer of Consumer Capital Partners, where he leads the concept, product and brand development services.

Previously, Tom was the President of the Ventures group, Chief Marketing Officer, and Branding Officer at Quiznos. Prior to that he was EVP, Worldwide Chief Concept Officer for McDonald’s Corporation, and held the titles of US Chief Marketing Officer and Senior Vice President of Menu Management at McDonald’s. Prior to McDonald’s, Tom was Senior Vice President of Business Development at Long John Silver’s. He started his restaurant career at Pizza Hut and was an officer in the Marketing, Research & Development and Business Development areas.

Tom is known for developing business building concepts, products and marketing programs throughout his career, including Stuffed Crust Pizza and Lovers™ line at Pizza Hut, McGriddles, Big ‘n Tasty, Dollar Menu, and Fruit and Yogurt Parfaits at McDonald’s and Steakhouse Beef Dip, Prime Rib and Sammies at Quiznos.

Tom received his Ph.D. in Flavor and Fragrance Chemistry, his Masters in Lipid Toxicology and his undergraduate degree in Food Science, all from Michigan State University.

Rare Cuts Video

Building a Better Burger at Smashburger

with Tom Ryan, Founder of Smashburger

Fresh never frozen beef smashed to sizzling perfection…crisp cool toppings…toasted buttered buns. These are just some of the tantalizing reasons that Smashburger builds a better burger.

Check out this Rare Cuts Video to discover why Smashburger builds a better burger…

Smashburger offers local menu choices in every market, and in Chicago the Windy City Burger is their signature burger. This tasty burger is sure to become a Chicagoland favorite!