How do FAU students and Boca corporate offices balance seasonal swings?

FAU and Lynn University drive heavy academic-year lunch, dinner and late-evening orders, while Broken Sound/BRIC corporate workers and permanent West/East Boca households keep summer volume steady.

How do I receive the FDD for Palm Beach County territories?

Submit the inquiry form on this page to connect with our franchise development team and receive the Franchise Disclosure Document (FDD).

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 Boca Raton, FL

Combine corporate lunch crowds, 30,000+ FAU & Lynn University students and West Boca family dining across Glades Road, Federal Highway, Yamato and Uptown Boca.

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Boca Raton offers one of South Palm Beach County's most balanced three-daypart restaurant economies. Along Glades Road (SR-808) and Yamato Road off I-95, more than 30,000 students at Florida Atlantic University (FAU) and nearby Lynn University sit minutes from major corporate campuses at Boca Raton Innovation Campus (BRIC) and The Park at Broken Sound, plus regional shoppers around Town Center at Boca Raton.

East along Federal Highway (US-1) around Mizner Park and Royal Palm Place, and west along Glades Road, Palmetto Park Road and US-441 at Uptown Boca and Mission Bay, high-income neighborhoods sustain premium fast-casual check averages across fried chicken, smashed burgers, mocktails and cakes.

FAU campus energy, corporate innovation hubs and Glades Road retail

Glades Road, FAU Campus, University Commons & Town Center (I-95): University student traffic, Boca Raton Regional Hospital and premier mid-town shopping centers.
Yamato Road, Congress Avenue, BRIC & Park at Broken Sound: Major corporate headquarters, Brightline Boca Raton station commuters and luxury residential infill.
East Boca (US-1 / Mizner Park) & West Boca (Uptown Boca / US-441 & Palmetto Park): Walkable downtown hospitality in the east paired with family-dense grocery-anchored centers in West Boca.

Own a Nash & Smashed in Boca Raton, FL

FAU campus energy, corporate innovation hubs and Glades Road retail

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