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Thomas Ryan is the founder of Smashburger Franchising LLC, which was founded in 2008.
He held the title of Chief Executive Officer at the company.
He is also the founder of Smashburger Master LLC, which was founded in 2007.
He held the title of Chief Executive Officer at the company from 2012 to 2024.
Dr. Ryan's former job was at SIF Partners, where he held the title of Chief Concept Officer & Managing Partner.
Dr. Ryan's education history includes undergraduate, graduate, and doctorate degrees from Michigan State University.
Former positions of Thomas Ryan
| Companies | Position | End |
|---|---|---|
Smashburger Franchising LLC
 Smashburger Franchising LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Smashburger Franchising LLC engages in the operation of fast-food burger chains. It also franchises fast-food burger chains. The company was founded by Thomas Ryan and Richard Schaden on March 5, 2008 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Chief Executive Officer | 2024-03-19 |
Smashburger Master LLC
 Smashburger Master LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Smashburger Master LLC owns and operates a fast food restaurant chain. It offers burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, ice cream shakes, and beer. The company was founded by Rick E. Schaden, Tom Ryan, and David P. Prokupek in June 1, 2007 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Chief Executive Officer | 2024-03-19 |
SIF Partners
 SIF Partners Investment ManagersFinance SIF Partners is a Private Equity firm founded in 2001 by Richard E. The firm is headquartered in Denver. | Corporate Officer/Principal | - |
Training of Thomas Ryan
| Michigan State University | Doctorate Degree |
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| Private companies | 3 |
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Smashburger Master LLC
Smashburger Master LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Smashburger Master LLC owns and operates a fast food restaurant chain. It offers burgers, chicken sandwiches, salads, ice cream shakes, and beer. The company was founded by Rick E. Schaden, Tom Ryan, and David P. Prokupek in June 1, 2007 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Consumer Services |
SIF Partners
SIF Partners Investment ManagersFinance SIF Partners is a Private Equity firm founded in 2001 by Richard E. The firm is headquartered in Denver. | Finance |
Smashburger Franchising LLC
Smashburger Franchising LLC RestaurantsConsumer Services Smashburger Franchising LLC engages in the operation of fast-food burger chains. It also franchises fast-food burger chains. The company was founded by Thomas Ryan and Richard Schaden on March 5, 2008 and is headquartered in Denver, CO. | Consumer Services |
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