Why does Doral deliver both strong weekday lunch and weekend dinner sales?

Doral combines massive weekday corporate and airport-adjacent employment with young, dining-active families living in Downtown Doral, Midtown Doral and Islands at Doral.

What corporate support backs a new Doral franchise owner?

Every franchisee receives 40 hours of training alongside 12 corporate support commitments covering site evaluation, lease review, store layout, vendor onboarding and launch marketing.

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 Doral, FL

Tap into Miami-Dade's corporate, logistics and lifestyle-center powerhouse — across Downtown Doral, CityPlace Doral, Doral Boulevard and NW 87th / 107th Avenues.

National franchise overview · Florida franchise guide

Doral's daytime population swells dramatically every weekday thanks to multinational headquarters, trade/logistics hubs adjacent to Miami International Airport, U.S. Southern Command, media studios and regional medical facilities. Unlike legacy warehouse districts, modern Doral has blossomed into walkable mixed-use lifestyle neighborhoods at Downtown Doral (NW 53rd St & 87th Ave), CityPlace Doral (NW 36th/41st St & 82nd Ave) and Midtown Doral on NW 107th Avenue.

Along Doral Boulevard (NW 36th/41st St), NW 87th Avenue, NW 107th Avenue and the Dolphin/International Mall retail node off SR-836 and Florida's Turnpike, Doral households dine out constantly as families and embrace elevated burgers, crispy chicken, shakes and mocktails.

Corporate daytime surge meets modern mixed-use family living in Doral

Downtown Doral & Doral Boulevard (NW 87th Ave & NW 53rd / 41st St): Walkable town-center blocks, corporate offices, golf-resort visitors and high-income condo/townhome families.
CityPlace Doral, NW 36th Street & SR-826 Palmetto Gateway: Entertainment-anchored lifestyle plaza surrounded by aviation, freight and corporate headquarters.
NW 107th Avenue, Midtown Doral & Dolphin / International Mall Corridor (SR-836): High-density luxury apartments paired with two of South Florida's highest-traffic regional malls.

Own a Nash & Smashed in Doral, FL

Corporate daytime surge meets modern mixed-use family living in Doral

Doral, FL concept guides & nearby markets