Are North Peoria and P83 territories currently open?

Yes. Both the established Bell Road / P83 corridor and fast-growing North Peoria trade areas along Lake Pleasant Parkway and Loop 303 are available for franchise inquiry.

How does corporate assist with Peoria site selection and buildout?

Our real estate and construction advisors review traffic counts, visibility, co-tenancy and lease terms, then deliver kitchen layout and equipment specifications tailored to your Peoria space.

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 Peoria, AZ

Grow with Northwest Valley expansion from Peoria's P83 Entertainment District on Bell Road north up Lake Pleasant Parkway to Happy Valley Road, Four Corners and Vistancia.

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Peoria captures some of Greater Phoenix's fastest residential and commercial expansion, anchored in the south by the P83 Entertainment District and Peoria Sports Complex at 83rd Avenue and Bell Road, and surging north along Lake Pleasant Parkway and Loop 303 around Four Corners and Vistancia. High household incomes and new semiconductor supply-chain jobs in the Northwest Valley continue to accelerate retail demand.

With few differentiated Nashville-style chicken and smashed burger concepts serving North Peoria's newer shopping centers, early franchisees can lock in prime grocery-anchored inline or endcap sites supported by corporate real estate review and hands-on training.

Northwest Valley growth along Loop 101, Loop 303 and Lake Pleasant Parkway

P83 Entertainment District & Bell Road (83rd Ave & Loop 101): Peoria Sports Complex spring training, hotels, theaters and dense dining traffic off Loop 101.
Four Corners — Lake Pleasant Parkway & Happy Valley Road: Premier North Peoria power-center hub serving affluent Foothills and Westwing neighborhoods.
Vistancia, Loop 303 & Park West / Northern Avenue Plazas: Rapidly expanding master-planned rooftops in northern Peoria plus established south-central commuter strips.

Bring Nash & Smashed to Peoria, AZ

Northwest Valley growth along Loop 101, Loop 303 and Lake Pleasant Parkway

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