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February 20, 2012
Lessons from the Spicy Pickle and other Colorado-based chains
A former location of the Spicy Pickle.Ask Kevin Morrison why the Spicy Pickle chain went belly up, and the former executive of that company, who now owns Pinche Tacos, doesn't exactly mince words. "When you have people who aren't businesspeople or restaurant people trying to run a restaurant ... More >>
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January 25, 2012
Quiznos deal moves control of the former Colorado powerhouse to New York City
The long, strange trip of Quiznos, a homegrown chain, took another turn yesterday when Avenue Capital Group, a New York hedge fund, took controlling interest in the company. Reports the Wall Street Journal, "The deal, approved by all Quiznos creditors, keeps the chain, known for toasted subs, out of ... More >>
Blogs
February 12, 2010
Smashburger goes green -- with green chiles
Imagine this topped with green chiles -- smashing!Smashburger got its start here in Colorado in 2007, and since then the local chain has been a smashing success as it expanded into other markets, often offering up regional variations on the their great burger formula. Now, finally, Smashburg ... More >>
Dining
September 3, 2009
The man behind that smash hit, Smashburger
Imagine this topped with green chiles -- smashing!Smashburger got its start here in Colorado in 2007, and since then the local chain has been a smashing success as it expanded into other markets, often offering up regional variations on the their great burger formula. Now, finally, Smashburg ... More >>
Blogs
July 27, 2009
Smashburger's a smash
Nation's Restaurant News, the bible of the food-industry world, has just named Smashburger, a homegrown burger joint that rated our Best Local Chain in the Best of Denver 2008, a 2009 Hot Concept. "We are both honored and humbled to receive this prestigious award from Nation's Restaurant Ne ... More >>
News
March 5, 2009
Rick Schaden, accused of ripping off franchisees, is back at the helm of Quiznos
Nation's Restaurant News, the bible of the food-industry world, has just named Smashburger, a homegrown burger joint that rated our Best Local Chain in the Best of Denver 2008, a 2009 Hot Concept. "We are both honored and humbled to receive this prestigious award from Nation's Restaurant Ne ... More >>

Consumer Capital Partners

Blogs

Lessons from the Spicy Pickle and other Colorado-based chains

Blogs

Quiznos deal moves control of the former Colorado powerhouse to New York City

Blogs

Smashburger goes green -- with green chiles

Dining

The man behind that smash hit, Smashburger

Blogs

Smashburger's a smash

News

Rick Schaden, accused of ripping off franchisees, is back at the helm of Quiznos

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