Why is Colorado's Front Range attractive for multi-unit development?

Because Metro Denver, Boulder, Fort Collins and Colorado Springs sit along one continuous I-25 corridor, operators can oversee multiple locations within easy driving range while building shared regional brand awareness.

What is the typical timeline to open a Nash & Smashed in Colorado?

Opening timelines average 6–9 months from signing the franchise agreement, depending on site selection, lease negotiations, municipal permitting, construction and your 40-hour training schedule.

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.

Own a Nash & Smashed in Colorado

Launch across Colorado's I-25 Front Range — from Fort Collins and Boulder through Metro Denver to Colorado Springs — with five revenue lines, 40 hours of training and 12 corporate support commitments.

National franchise overview

Over eighty percent of Colorado's population lives along the connected I-25 Front Range corridor, creating an exceptionally efficient spine for regional brand building from Fort Collins and Loveland through Boulder, Denver, Aurora, Lakewood and Centennial down to Colorado Springs. Front Range diners embraced fast-casual innovation early and reward cooked-to-order quality — making our five revenue lines of Nashville-style sandwiches, fried chicken, smashed burgers, mocktails and cakes a standout fit for weekday office lunches, post-outdoor dinners and late-evening delivery.

Whether converting a 1,600+ sq ft second-generation inline bay in a suburban town center, opening a compact Express Unit in an urban Denver or university district, or operating a Food Truck at brewery taprooms and Red Rocks-bound corridors, Colorado franchisees receive 40 hours of classroom and in-store training plus 12 corporate support commitments from site selection to expansion.

Front Range expansion along I-25, I-70 and I-225

Central Denver & Urban Neighborhoods (RiNo, LoDo, Cherry Creek & Capitol Hill): Walkable mixed-use apartments, major medical centers and dense third-party delivery trade areas inside the city core.
Denver Metro Suburbs (Aurora, Centennial, Lone Tree, Lakewood & Arvada): Denver Tech Center offices, Anschutz Medical Campus and thriving grocery-anchored shopping centers along I-225, C-470 and Wadsworth Boulevard.
Boulder, Broomfield & Northern I-25 (Fort Collins & Loveland): CU Boulder and Colorado State University student populations paired with US-36 tech parks and Harmony Road retail plazas.
Colorado Springs & El Paso County (Powers Corridor, Briargate & InterQuest): Rapid residential expansion, military installations and family entertainment plazas along I-25 and Powers Boulevard.

Own a Nash & Smashed in Colorado

Front Range expansion along I-25, I-70 and I-225

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