How close is Wilmington, DE to Nash & Smashed's operating Maryland stores?

Wilmington sits less than 45 minutes up I-95 from our Abingdon, Maryland restaurant and roughly an hour from Baltimore, giving Delaware franchisees immediate Mid-Atlantic support proximity.

Are territories open across all of New Castle County?

Yes. Delaware is an open expansion state with single-unit and multi-unit opportunities across Wilmington, Brandywine Hundred, Pike Creek, Newark, Bear and Middletown.

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 Wilmington, DE

Connect our Maryland stores directly to the Delaware Valley along I-95 — serving tax-free Concord Pike shoppers, Downtown corporate banking towers, Riverfront residents and Kirkwood Highway commuters.

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Sitting directly on I-95 and the Amtrak Northeast Corridor just northeast of our Harford County and Baltimore, Maryland restaurants, Wilmington is Delaware's largest city and national banking, corporate-law and chemical innovation hub — bolstered by Delaware's zero sales tax, which pulls thousands of daily Pennsylvania shoppers down Concord Pike (US-202).

From high-income suburban shopping centers in Brandywine Hundred and Pike Creek to revitalized apartments and ballparks on the Wilmington Riverfront and Market Street, New Castle County offers prime territory for 1,600+ sq ft Full Restaurants, Express Units and Food Trucks.

Corporate banking headquarters and sales-tax-free retail on I-95

Concord Pike (US-202 North) & Brandywine Hundred: Powerhouse tax-free retail corridor drawing affluent North Wilmington, Greenville and Delaware/Chester County, PA shoppers.
Downtown Market Street & Wilmington Riverfront (Justison St): Major credit-card and corporate-law headquarters, Amtrak commuters, luxury Riverwalk apartments and Frawley Stadium.
Kirkwood Highway (DE-2), Prices Corner & Pike Creek: High-volume east-west commuter and grocery-anchored shopping artery bridging Wilmington and Newark.
New Castle Avenue / US-13 & Naamans Road (Claymont I-95): Busy commuter, logistics and North New Castle redevelopment plazas with immediate I-95 and I-495 access.

Bring Nash & Smashed to Wilmington, DE

Corporate banking headquarters and sales-tax-free retail on I-95

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