Can a Kansas City franchise group operate on both sides of State Line Road?

Yes. Both Missouri and Kansas are open expansion states, allowing qualified multi-unit operators to coordinate territories across Jackson, Clay and Platte counties in Missouri as well as Johnson County, KS.

What space and support come with a Kansas City Nash & Smashed?

Full Restaurant locations start at 1,600 square feet (with Express Unit and Food Truck options also available), backed by 40 hours of training and 12 corporate support commitments.

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 Kansas City, MO

Build across Jackson, Clay and Platte counties — from the Country Club Plaza, Westport and Crossroads to Zona Rosa and Lee's Summit — serving fried chicken, smashed burgers, mocktails and cakes.

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Kansas City, Missouri anchors a passionate Heartland dining metro with strong urban infill momentum along the expanded KC Streetcar corridor linking River Market, Downtown, Crossroads Arts District, Midtown/Westport and the Country Club Plaza / UMKC campus. Our five revenue lines — Nashville-style sandwiches, fried chicken, smashed burgers, mocktails and cakes — capture office lunches, Saint Luke's and Children's Mercy medical shifts, and evening sports crowds.

North of the Missouri River along I-29 and MO-152 around Zona Rosa, Barry Road and Liberty, and southeast along I-470 and US-50 in Lee's Summit, Independence and Blue Springs, operators can secure high-visibility 1,600+ sq ft inline and endcap spaces with multi-unit runway.

Urban streetcar districts and high-traffic Northland & Jackson County suburbs

Country Club Plaza, Westport, Ward Parkway & UMKC / Rockhurst: Iconic retail blocks, university campuses and hospital complexes generating strong daytime and late-evening volume.
Crossroads Arts District, Power & Light, River Market & Crown Center: High-density streetcar corridor packed with apartments, creative agencies, conventions and arena foot traffic.
Northland: Zona Rosa, Barry Road (MO-152) & Liberty (I-29 / I-35): Fast-growing Platte and Clay County family suburbs and KCI Airport commuter shopping plazas.
Lee's Summit (Summit Fair / SummitWoods), Independence & I-470 East: Premier eastern Jackson County power centers with strong suburban dinner and weekend family traffic.

Bring Nash & Smashed to Kansas City, MO

Urban streetcar districts and high-traffic Northland & Jackson County suburbs

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