Can an Overland Park territory extend into Leawood, Lenexa or Shawnee?

Yes. Qualified Johnson County franchise applicants can explore single-unit sites in Overland Park or multi-unit territory plans incorporating Leawood, Lenexa, Shawnee and Olathe.

What training and support are included for Overland Park franchisees?

Every owner receives 40 hours of training (6 classroom + 34 on-the-job) plus 12 corporate support commitments spanning site selection, buildout guidance 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.

Bring Nash & Smashed to Overland Park, KS

Launch in affluent Johnson County — across Metcalf Avenue, 119th & Town Center, 135th / Prairiefire, College Boulevard and Bluhawk — with fried chicken, smashed burgers, mocktails and cakes.

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Overland Park is the economic powerhouse of Johnson County, pairing tens of thousands of daytime corporate, telecom, healthcare and engineering jobs along the I-435 / College Boulevard / Aspiria corridor with some of the Midwest's highest-spending suburban families. Youth sports complexes at Scheels Overland Park Soccer Complex and Bluhawk bring thousands of visiting families every weekend.

From Downtown Overland Park (80th & Metcalf) and 95th Street down through Town Center Plaza on 119th Street, Prairiefire on 135th Street and the surging 159th Street / US-69 South corridor, operators will find premier 1,600+ sq ft endcap and inline spaces.

Johnson County corporate campuses and US-69 / I-435 lifestyle retail hubs

119th Street, Town Center Plaza, Roe Avenue & Metcalf South: Johnson County's premier upscale shopping, dining and grocery-anchored retail intersection.
College Boulevard, I-435 Corporate Corridor & Aspiria Campus: Dense corporate office buildings, hotels and Johnson County Community College nearby driving strong weekday lunch volume.
135th Street (Prairiefire / Corbin Park) & 159th Street / Bluhawk (US-69 South): Booming South Overland Park family subdivisions, multi-sport arenas and modern retail power centers.
Downtown Overland Park (75th–87th & Metcalf Avenue) & Shawnee Mission Border: Revitalized walkable apartment and farmers-market district serving northern Overland Park and Leawood/Prairie Village.

Bring Nash & Smashed to Overland Park, KS

Johnson County corporate campuses and US-69 / I-435 lifestyle retail hubs

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