Which Maryland metros are open for franchise inquiries?

We welcome inquiries across Greater Baltimore, Silver Spring & Bethesda, Columbia & Ellicott City, Frederick, Anne Arundel County and Southern Maryland. Specific protected territories are reviewed once you submit the inquiry form.

Does Nash & Smashed already have locations in Maryland?

Yes. Nash & Smashed operates multiple Maryland restaurants today, giving incoming franchisees established regional supply chains and immediate local brand awareness.

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 Maryland

Grow with an established Mid-Atlantic fast-casual brand across Baltimore, Montgomery County, Howard County and Frederick. Five revenue lines under one roof, a 1,600 sq ft minimum footprint and hands-on corporate support from neighboring Fairfax, VA.

National franchise overview

Maryland is one of Nash & Smashed's strongest operating regions, with open restaurants serving guests from Silver Spring and Columbia to Abell and New Market. Franchise owners in Maryland step into a market where commuters, families and university students already recognize the brand's menu of Nashville-style sandwiches, fried chicken, smashed burgers, mocktails and cakes.

Positioned directly across the Potomac from our corporate headquarters, Maryland franchisees enjoy hands-on site selection, construction guidance and field support across Baltimore City, Baltimore County, Montgomery County, Prince George's County, Howard County, Anne Arundel County and Frederick County.

Franchise growth across Maryland's I-95 and I-270 corridors

Greater Baltimore (Towson, White Marsh, Owings Mills & Arundel Mills): High-traffic suburban shopping plazas, university corridors and neighborhood retail strips ringing I-695 and I-95.
Montgomery County (Silver Spring, Bethesda, Rockville & Gaithersburg): Dense urban walk-up districts and I-270 commuter retail centers with strong lunch, dinner and delivery volume.
Howard County (Columbia, Ellicott City & Route 1 Corridor): Affluent family neighborhoods and master-planned retail villages between Baltimore and Washington, D.C.
Frederick & I-70 Western Corridor: Rapidly expanding residential and commuter hubs connecting Central Maryland with the D.C. and Baltimore metros.

Own a Nash & Smashed in Maryland

Franchise growth across Maryland's I-95 and I-270 corridors

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