Why does Sandy Springs fit both Full Restaurant and Express Unit formats?

Roswell Road and Abernathy plazas offer traditional shopping-center parking for 1,600+ sq ft Full Restaurants, while Perimeter Center and MARTA-adjacent blocks reward compact Express Units focused on rapid counter pickup and delivery.

Can Sandy Springs operators pursue multi-unit territories in North Atlanta?

Yes. Qualified candidates can discuss pairing Sandy Springs with adjacent trade areas in Dunwoody, Brookhaven, Buckhead or Roswell during territory planning.

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 Sandy Springs, GA

Capture Metro Atlanta's busiest corporate and medical crossroads at I-285 and GA-400 — serving five craveable revenue lines across Perimeter Center, Roswell Road, City Springs and Pill Hill.

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Sandy Springs commands one of the largest daytime employment concentrations in the Southeast, uniting Fortune 500 headquarters in Perimeter Center with the Pill Hill medical district — Northside Hospital, Emory Saint Joseph's and Children's Healthcare of Atlanta at Scottish Rite — along Peachtree Dunwoody Road and Johnson Ferry.

Combined with thousands of luxury apartments around City Springs, Hammond Drive and Abernathy Road, Sandy Springs delivers nonstop weekday lunch rush, hospital shift-change takeout and family dinner orders. Our 1,600 sq ft Full Restaurant and compact Express Unit footprints adapt smoothly to Roswell Road shopping plazas and urban ground-floor retail.

Corporate towers, Pill Hill hospitals and Roswell Road retail

Perimeter Center, Hammond Drive & Peachtree Dunwoody Road: Corporate headquarters, MARTA Red Line transit hubs and major hospital campuses generating intense weekday and third-shift dining traffic.
City Springs & Central Roswell Road (SR-9 / Mount Vernon Hwy): Sandy Springs' walkable civic center and primary north-south commercial spine lined with grocery-anchored shopping centers.
Prado, Abernathy Road & I-285 Interchange: High-volume regional retail plazas capturing Perimeter commuters and Chastain-adjacent residential neighborhoods.
North River, Northridge Road & Powers Ferry Landing: Neighborhood convenience centers at the northern and western gateways to GA-400 and I-285.

Bring Nash & Smashed to Sandy Springs, GA

Corporate towers, Pill Hill hospitals and Roswell Road retail

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