Fast-casual brand Smashburger debuts enhanced burger-focused menu items.

Former Qdoba exec joins the Smashburger leadership team.

Former Starbucks executive joins the fast-casual Smashburger brand.

Denise Nelsen brings more than 30 years of QSR industry expertise to the role.

This new menu item is made with a crispy chicken breast coated in a sweet and spicy tropical-inspired sauce.

New Smashburger offering is made from jackfruit.

Burgers are made with Certified Angus Beef.

Limited-time offering is available starting at $11.99.

Announcement builds on the growth momentum that Smashburger has achieved since the beginning of the year by adding 26 locations to its pipeline.

Jose Miñana Jr. has over 25 years of experience working for the Jollibee Foods Corp. and has held multiple positions within the global restaurant company.