Which Birmingham submarkets are open for multi-unit territory planning?

Because Alabama is a new expansion state, qualified operators can evaluate single-unit or multi-unit territories spanning UAB/Downtown, US-280, Hoover/Vestavia, Homewood and Trussville.

Do I need prior food-service experience to open a Birmingham franchise?

No restaurant background is required. Every franchisee completes 40 hours of classroom and in-store training backed by 12 corporate support commitments from lease review through grand opening.

What makes Nash & Smashed different from other fast-casual concepts?

Nash & Smashed stands out from other fast-casual concepts by seamlessly combining Nashville-Style Sandwiches, Fried Chicken, and Smashed Burgers in a unique, customizable menu format. The commitment to using high-quality ingredients sets the brand apart, ensuring exceptional quality in every dish. Additionally, the array of signature sauces enhances the flavor experience, allowing guests to tailor their meals to suit individual tastes. A strong focus on community engagement further distinguishes Nash & Smashed, as it actively supports local initiatives and fosters connections within the neighborhoods it serves.

What is the typical timeline from signing to opening a location?

The average timeline from signing a franchise agreement to the opening day is around 6-9 months. However, it's important to note that this process can take up to 6-8 months after site selection due to factors such as lease negotiations, permitting, construction, and training schedules.

Do I need restaurant experience to be a franchise owner?

While restaurant experience is beneficial, it's not required. We're looking for passionate entrepreneurs with strong business acumen, leadership skills, and dedication to customer service. Our comprehensive training program will teach you all aspects of operating a Nash & Smashed restaurant.

What store formats and space requirements does Nash & Smashed offer?

Franchise partners can apply for three distinct operating formats: a Full Restaurant, an Express Unit, or a Food Truck. Full inline and endcap restaurant locations require a minimum footprint of 1,600 square feet, while Express Units are engineered for compact urban storefronts, college corridors, and high-foot-traffic retail centers.

What training and corporate support do franchise owners receive?

Every franchise owner completes 40 hours of structured training — 6 hours in the classroom and 34 hours on the job — covering kitchen execution, inventory systems, staffing, and day-to-day leadership. Beyond initial training, our corporate team delivers 12 pre-opening and post-opening support commitments spanning site selection, architectural layout, vendor onboarding, grand-opening marketing, and ongoing field operations.

How do I receive investment details and explore financing options?

Complete startup costs, fee structures, and itemized investment tables are provided in our Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD) and franchise brochure after you submit an initial inquiry. Prospective franchise owners commonly explore SBA 7(a) loans, Rollovers as Business Startups (ROBS 401(k) rollovers), and Home Equity Lines of Credit (HELOC) with their financial advisors.

Where does Nash & Smashed currently operate and where can I open a location?

Nash & Smashed serves guests across Virginia, Maryland, Washington, D.C., North Carolina, South Carolina, New York, and Canberra, Australia, with active franchise expansion across the East Coast and adjacent metropolitan corridors.

Bring Nash & Smashed to Birmingham, AL

Lead Nash & Smashed's expansion into Alabama's largest metro — serving five crave-worthy revenue lines across UAB Southside, the US-280 corridor, Hoover, Homewood and Trussville.

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Just two hours west of Atlanta along I-20 where I-65, I-59 and I-459 intersect, Greater Birmingham anchors Alabama's economy with UAB and UAB Health System — the state's largest employer — alongside major banking, biotech and culinary neighborhoods across Southside, Parkside and Lakeview.

Surrounding Over-the-Mountain suburbs in Homewood, Vestavia Hills, Mountain Brook, Hoover and along US-280 (from The Summit to Inverness and Greystone), plus Trussville and Fultondale to the north, offer premier 1,600+ sq ft shopping-center bays for cooked-to-order Nashville-style chicken, smashed burgers, mocktails and cakes.

Alabama's largest medical, banking and suburban shopping metro

US-280 Corridor (The Summit, Cahaba Heights, Inverness & Tattersall): Greater Birmingham's highest-income commuter and lifestyle shopping spine spanning southern Jefferson and northern Shelby counties.
Hoover, Riverchase / US-31, Patton Creek & Stadium Trace (I-459): Major family retail power centers and Hoover Met youth-sports tournament traffic.
UAB Campus, Medical District, Parkside & Five Points South / Lakeview: Tens of thousands of students, doctors, nurses and downtown apartment residents driving daytime and late-night orders.
Homewood (Lakeshore / Green Springs / Samford) & Trussville (US-11): Established Over-the-Mountain plazas near Samford University plus booming eastside family retail at Pinnacle at Trussville.

Bring Nash & Smashed to Birmingham, AL

Alabama's largest medical, banking and suburban shopping metro

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