Smashburger, the fast-casual restaurant chain, has expanded its deal with existing franchisee Sachi Foods LLC to add two Salt Lake City, Utah-area restaurants to its portfolio, the company said Monday.
The Denver-based company said the agreement expands Sachi’s holding to 15 Smashburger restaurants in the United States as well as Costa Rica.
Sachi was formed in 2021 by Farhana Ali.
Denise Nelsen, who was named in March as Smashburger CEO, said in a statement: “Farhana’s passion for our brand, and deep understanding of the restaurant industry, has made her the perfect partner, and we look forward to seeing her achieve great success at her new locations in Salt Lake City.”
Ali’s portfolio spans 45 restaurants, including three Smashburger locations in Missouri, six in Minnesota, four in Costa Rica, and two in the Salt Lake City area. She also has Church’s Texas Chicken restaurants in Kansas City, Mo, and Kansas City, Kan.
Smashburger, founded in 2007, has 235 locations in 34 states and seven other countries.
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