Who owns Smashburger?
Smashburger is owned by Jollibee Group (the Philippines, PSE: JFC).[1]
This ownership is reported in official statements but has not yet been matched to a regulatory filing.
Key facts
- Current owner
- Jollibee Foods Corporation reported
- Owned since
- Not recorded
- Previous owner
- None recorded
- Owner HQ
- 🇵🇭 Philippines, Pasig City
- Origin
- 🇺🇸 United States
- Category
- Restaurants & foodservice › Fast casual › Fast casual restaurants
- Parent ticker
- PSE: JFC
- Last verified
- · 1 sources
About Smashburger
Smashburger is the American chain that smashes Certified Angus Beef patties onto the griddle, and it is how Jollibee competes in the premium fast-casual burger segment in North America. It ended 2025 with 192 stores after a difficult year of falling sales, and responded by launching a $4.99 value menu spanning burgers, chicken and hot dogs.
Ownership timeline of Smashburger
- ? – present Jollibee Group [1] reported
Where Smashburger sits in Jollibee Group
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Frequently asked questions
Who is the parent company of Smashburger?
The parent company of Smashburger is Jollibee Group, a publicly listed company headquartered in the Philippines.
Is Smashburger American or Filipino?
Smashburger originated in the United States, but it is owned today by Jollibee Group, which is headquartered in the Philippines. So Smashburger is an American-origin brand under Filipino ownership.
Is Smashburger still owned by Jollibee Group?
Yes. As of 16 September 2026, Smashburger is still owned by Jollibee Group. The ownership record was last checked against primary sources on that date.
Sources (1) & corrections
Last verified . Every ownership fact above is backed by one of these primary documents. Numbers in brackets in the text refer to this list.
- [1] Jollibee Group 2025 Annual Report — Jollibee Foods Corporation, Annual report; retrieved 16 September 2026.
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