Watch out, In-N-Out: Smashburger has arrived. The Denver chain, regarded by Forbes as the most promising company in the U.S., brings its so-called better burgers to Thousand Oaks. It plans to open as many as 60 outlets in the region.

Photo: Smashburger, which launched in 2007, now has 163 restaurants. Above, Heather Hoy, left, her son Andrew, 2, and her husband, Blair, dine at one in Elmhurst, Ill. (Keri Wiginton / MCT

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   I’ll never give up my loyalty to In-N-Out.

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    As a native Denverite, I have to regard this with some curiosity and maybe think about eating one sometime [because hey,...

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    omg. yes.

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    Too mad when I went to Colorado and no one wanted to go to Smashburger with me.

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    SO ready to try it!

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    invasive species indeed. IN-N-OUT loyal customer.

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    Ugh, still mad I didn’t get to one in San Diego. The closest one to me is in Westchester.

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    Mmm, Smashburger is good. They have fried green chiles. And table service.

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    Oh God I love IN-N-Out, but Smash Burger is da bomb!!!

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    OK

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    SMASHBURGER IS THE FUCKING SHIT. THERE’S ONE DOWN THE ROAD FROM MY HOUSE. SARAH. SARAH LET’S GET SOME.

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