The opening of our first franchise locations is significantconsidering that in the last six months we`ve signed

“The opening of our first franchise locations is significant,considering that in the last six months we`ve signed deals to open nearly 200franchise locations over the next several years. It gives the ability to expandquickly and efficiently without sacrificing profitability or the guestexperience.” Smashburger`s franchise openings will give the company close to 20 openrestaurants nationwide and will introduce two new markets to Smashburger`s 100percent fresh-never-frozen Angus beef burgers. Both Areios and SB Alamo haveplans to open more restaurants this year, helping Smashburger reach itsexpansion goals. “Our franchise strategy is to find strong multi-unit operators who know andunderstand their respective markets and have an appreciation for whatSmashburger is doing. We`re pleased to see our work with Areios and SB Alamocome to fruition with the opening of our first three franchise locations,” saidScott Crane, president of Smashburger. “The reception we`ve received from burgerlovers across the country as Smashburger expands its culinary footprint isexciting. Along with our franchise partners, we`re eager to earn our place asGrand Junction`s and San Antonio`s favorite burger place.” Named for the cooking method used to create the perfect burger, Smashburgers areeither a one-third or half-pound ball of beef smashed on a flat grill to sear insuperior juicy flavor.

To further the “better burger” experience, Smashburgersare served on a toasted artisan bun and topped with a selection of real cheeses,the freshest produce and top-quality condiments. Tasty sides like Smashfries andVeggie Frites, Smashchicken sandwiches, Smashdogs, Smash salads, Haagen Dazsshakes and malts, and beer and wine round out the Smashburger menu. About SmashburgerHeadquartered in Denver, Colo., Smashburger is a fast-casual restaurant designedto be “every city`s favorite burger place.” Developed and owned by privateequity and concept development firm Consumer Capital Partners (CCP), Smashburgerhas sold franchise agreements totaling more than 200-plus locations over thenext five years. The franchise deals are part of Smashburger`s nationalexpansion plans to open 500 restaurants across the country, with 30-60 of thosescheduled for 2009. For those that crave a better burger experience, keepwatching for Smashburger to come to your community To learn more, please visit. About Consumer Capital PartnersDenver-based Consumer Capital Partners (CCP) is an innovative private investmentand concept development firm focused on multi-unit retail businesses, primarilyin the restaurant, liquor, food, and leisure industries.

CCP has deep experiencein the fields of private equity, brand, concept and product development, andstrategic consulting. To learn more about CCP, please visit For SmashburgerGrace Markley, Copyright Business Wire 2009. *New York offers model of H1N1 for other big cities Regulatory News  |  Bonds *Summer camps, playgrounds may spread virus By Joan Gralla NEW YORK, June 12 (Reuters) – Cases of the new H1N1 fluvirus are declining in New York, one of the U.S. cities hitearliest and hardest by the new pandemic virus, healthofficials said on Friday. But New York mayor Michael Bloomberg said he worried thatchildren may carry the virus to playgrounds while they are onholiday from school in July and August.