Own a Smashed Burger Franchise With Built-In Menu Depth

National franchise overview

Smashed burgers remain one of the fastest-growing segments in American fast-casual dining because seared, caramelized patties cook quickly to order and travel cleanly for takeout. At Nash & Smashed, favorites like the Oklahoma Smashed — a beef patty topped with grilled jalapeño, grilled onion, lettuce, jalapeño sauce and melted cheese — share the menu with Nashville-style sandwiches and hand-breaded fried chicken so every guest in a party finds an anchor item.

Equally important for store-level ticket building, Nash & Smashed treats beverages and desserts as primary menu categories rather than afterthoughts. Hand-spun milkshakes, signature Mojitos, mocktails and sliced cakes lift check averages across afternoon, dinner and late-evening rushes inside footprints starting at 1,600 square feet.

From lease review and architectural layout to equipment procurement and grand-opening advertising, our Fairfax, Virginia corporate team stands behind franchisees with 7 pre-opening commitments, 5 post-opening commitments and 40 hours of classroom and hands-on restaurant training.

High-velocity flat-top burgers paired with premium beverages and chicken

• High-Visibility Commuter Retail Strips: Arterial shopping plazas with strong evening homebound traffic and easy courier access for smashed burger and shake orders.
• Entertainment & Late-Evening Dining Districts: Walkable dining corridors where seared-to-order burgers, signature Mojitos and milkshakes draw evening crowds.
• Suburban Family Town Centers: Master-planned retail centers where parents and kids split orders across smashed burgers, fried chicken tenders, Mac & Cheese and cakes.
• Second-Generation Fast-Casual Conversions: Existing 1,600+ sq ft restaurant bays with hood and grease-trap infrastructure ready for flat-top and fryer installation.