Are multi-unit territories available in Kansas City and Greater St. Louis?

Yes. Both Kansas City and St. Louis offer open suburban and urban territories suited for single-unit owner-operators or multi-unit regional developers.

What training prepares Missouri franchisees to run all five revenue lines?

Every franchise owner completes 40 hours of structured training — 6 classroom hours and 34 on-the-job hours inside an operating restaurant — covering chicken breading, smashed burger searing, mocktails, shakes, inventory and team leadership.

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 Missouri

Scale across Kansas City, Greater St. Louis, Columbia and Springfield — serving Nashville-style sandwiches, fried chicken, smashed burgers, mocktails and cakes with 40 hours of training and 12 corporate support commitments.

National franchise overview

Missouri gives franchise developers two major metropolitan engines — Kansas City on the western border and Greater St. Louis on the eastern border — linked across I-70 by Mizzou's flagship college town in Columbia and anchored to the southwest by healthcare, university and Ozarks traffic along I-44 in Springfield and Branson. Across every Missouri metro, our five revenue lines — Nashville-style sandwiches, fried chicken, smashed burgers, mocktails and cakes — appeal equally to midday office crowds, suburban youth-sports families and late-evening college delivery.

With open single-unit and multi-unit territories statewide, operators can secure 1,600+ sq ft inline and endcap Full Restaurants in grocery-anchored plazas, compact Express Units in walkable urban and campus neighborhoods, or Food Trucks for ballpark and festival corridors. Every franchisee completes 40 hours of training supported by 12 corporate commitments.

Two major metropolitan anchors connected by Missouri's I-70 and I-44 corridors

Kansas City, MO & Suburbs (Crossroads, Westport, Plaza, Lee's Summit & Liberty): Urban entertainment and medical districts paired with fast-growing family retail along I-470, US-50 and I-35 in Jackson and Clay counties.
St. Louis County & St. Charles (Clayton, Central West End, Chesterfield & St. Peters): BJC healthcare and corporate hubs plus busy suburban shopping centers along I-64, I-270, Manchester Road and I-70 in St. Charles County.
Columbia & Mid-Missouri I-70 Corridor: University of Missouri student, hospital and game-day dining demand along Broadway, Grindstone Parkway and Stadium Boulevard.
Springfield & Southwest Ozarks (Battlefield Road, Sunshine & Branson): Missouri State University, major regional hospitals and year-round Highway 65 / Branson entertainment visitors.

Own a Nash & Smashed in Missouri

Two major metropolitan anchors connected by Missouri's I-70 and I-44 corridors

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