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New Bedford Restaurant Launches Burger Deal After Tip Jar Theft
Smashed NB owner turns a frustrating incident into a creative burger special to give back to the community.
Published on Feb. 21, 2026
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A 75-cent tip jar theft at Smashed NB, a burger joint in downtown New Bedford, Massachusetts, sparked a creative response from the owner, Brandon Sadeck. Instead of focusing on the negativity, Sadeck launched a special 75-cent burger deal to turn the viral moment into something positive. Sadeck also plans to donate 100 burgers to PACE Youth Programs, an organization that supports at-risk youth and families in the SouthCoast region.
Why it matters
This story highlights how a small business owner can turn a frustrating incident into an opportunity to engage with and give back to their local community. Sadeck's response demonstrates the power of perspective and the ability to transform a negative situation into a positive one that benefits both the business and the community it serves.
The details
Surveillance cameras captured a person stealing 75 cents from Smashed NB's tip jar. Instead of dwelling on the theft, Sadeck decided to launch a 75-cent burger special as a tongue-in-cheek response. Sadeck says the goal is not to make money, but to show appreciation for his customers' support and to invest in the future of the community by donating 100 burgers to PACE Youth Programs.
- The tip jar theft occurred recently at Smashed NB's downtown New Bedford location.
- Sadeck launched the 75-cent burger special in response to the incident.
The players
Brandon Sadeck
The owner of Smashed NB, a burger restaurant in downtown New Bedford, Massachusetts.
PACE Youth Programs
An organization that supports at-risk youth and families across the SouthCoast region of Massachusetts.
What they’re saying
“I may technically be losing money on the special, but that's not really the point. Our customers have been incredible to us, and this is just a small way to give back for the support they show us every single day.”
— Brandon Sadeck, Owner, Smashed NB
What’s next
Sadeck plans to donate 100 burgers to PACE Youth Programs in New Bedford, an organization that supports at-risk youth and families across the SouthCoast region.
The takeaway
This story demonstrates how a small business owner can turn a frustrating incident into an opportunity to engage with and give back to their local community. Sadeck's creative response to the tip jar theft at Smashed NB shows the power of perspective and the ability to transform a negative situation into a positive one that benefits both the business and the people it serves.
