New Lexington Smashburger to Partner with Children’s Chance; Opening Month Promotion to Support Pediatric Cancer Care Organization

LEXINGTON, SC – Smashburger, which opened its third Columbia-area location on June 2 at 5449 Sunset Boulevard in Lexington, will be supporting Children’s Chance of South Carolina as its charitable partner.

During the month of June, Smashburger will donate $1 for each kids meal purchased in the Sunset Boulevard store to Children’s Chance. Smashburger guests will be able to make an additional contribution to Children’s Chance through donation boxes in the store.

Children’s Chance is a statewide organization in South Carolina whose mission is to improve the quality of life for children and families who are dealing with the trauma of pediatric cancer. Since 1996, Children’s Chance and their ambassador Zig the Pig have raised money to fund a variety of programs to meet the emotional, psychological and financial needs of pediatric cancer patients and their families. Children’s Chance’s ultimate goal is to help families remain in tact and functional during their crisis.

“Our organization is honored to begin a relationship with Smashburger,” said Stephanie Amaker, executive director of Children’s Chance. “We are confident that this partnership will prove beneficial in our efforts to promote and advance our mission to improve the quality of life for children and families who are fighting pediatric cancer.”

Children’s Chance funds the following programs:

• Family Funds, which provides families assistance by paying non-medical expenses such as rent/mortgage, utilities, car repairs, and other monthly living expenses.
• Angel Funds, which assist families with “out of pocket” living expenses by providing gas, food and grocery cards.
• Counseling sessions from a certified counselor/therapist for any family member affected by pediatric cancer.
• Art Program, which provides a creative outlet for children being treated for pediatric cancer at Palmetto Health.

“Smashburger has a strong tradition of community support,” said Burke Bailey, Operating Partner of the Sunset Boulevard Smashburger. “We’ve had great success raising money for other charitable partners in the past, so this year we want to make an investment in the great work that Children’s Chance does. We hope that providing this exposure to Children’s Chance helps further their mission and gives our customers the opportunity to get more involved with this great organization.”

About Smashburger

Smashburger is a leading fast casual “better burger” restaurant known for its fresh never frozen, 100% Certified Angus Beef® burgers that are smashed on the grill to sear in the juices, creating an upscale quality burger packed with flavor and served at a great value. In addition to burgers, Smashburger offers grilled or crispy chicken sandwiches, fresh salads, signature side items such as Haystack onions and Veggie Frites, and hand-spun Haagen-Dazs shakes. On each market menu, Smashburger offers locally inspired items like the regional burger, as well as regional sides & local craft beer. The company began in 2007 with the vision of Rick Schaden and funding by Consumer Capital Partners—the private equity firm that Rick and his father Richard own. Smashburger now operates more than 315 corporate and franchise restaurants in 34 states and seven international countries. To learn more, visit www.smashburger.com

About Consumer Capital Partners

Consumer Capital Partners is an innovative investment and operating company, focused on starting up, operating and investing in consumer, franchising and lifestyle brands. Consumer Capital Partners also engages in modern channels of giving across a broad spectrum of contemporary causes. To learn more about CCP, please visit www.consumercp.com.

About Children’s Chance

Children’s Chance is a statewide organization in South Carolina whose mission is to improve the quality of life for children and families who are dealing with the trauma of pediatric cancer. Since 1996, Children’s Chance and their ambassador Zig the Pig have raised money to fund a variety of programs to meet the emotional, psychological and financial needs of pediatric cancer patients and their families. Children’s Chance’s ultimate goal is to help families remain in tact and functional during their crisis.