What makes Pines Boulevard one of South Florida's top fast-casual corridors?

Pines Boulevard links Florida's Turnpike, University Drive, Flamingo Road and I-75 with continuous master-planned neighborhoods, major hospitals and regional malls, generating seven-day traffic.

What is the expected buildout timeline for a Pembroke Pines restaurant?

Locations typically average 6 to 9 months from franchise signing to opening day, supported by corporate real-estate review, layout templates and 40 hours of training.

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 Pembroke Pines, FL

Capture Southwest Broward's busiest east-west retail corridor along Pines Boulevard, I-75 / Shops at Pembroke Gardens, Flamingo Road and Pines City Center with 40 hours of training.

National franchise overview · Florida franchise guide

Stretching from Florida's Turnpike across University Drive and Flamingo Road past I-75 to US-27, Pembroke Pines is Broward County's second-most-populous city and one of South Florida's powerhouse suburban retail markets. Along Pines Boulevard (SR-820) and Sheridan Street, national power centers, Pembroke Lakes Mall, Pines City Center and The Shops at Pembroke Gardens draw continuous traffic from Pembroke Pines, Miramar, Cooper City and Weston.

Anchored by Memorial Hospital West's major medical complex on Flamingo Road and neighboring Miramar Park of Commerce corporate commuters, Pembroke Pines supports strong weekday healthcare/office lunches alongside thriving family dinner and third-party delivery volume.

Pines Boulevard and I-75 retail velocity in Broward's second-largest city

The Shops at Pembroke Gardens, Dykes Road & I-75 Interchange: Open-air lifestyle dining destination and corporate/medical corridor drawing affluent West Broward shoppers.
Pines Boulevard, Flamingo Road, Pines City Center & Pembroke Lakes: Memorial Hospital West healthcare hub, civic arena events and Broward's highest-volume suburban retail mile.
Sheridan Street, University Drive & East/West Pembroke Pines: Dense residential neighborhoods and commuter shopping strips serving East Pines, Cooper City and Chapel Trail.

Own a Nash & Smashed in Pembroke Pines, FL

Pines Boulevard and I-75 retail velocity in Broward's second-largest city

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