What makes the Nash & Smashed fried chicken franchise different in Philadelphia, PA?

Unlike single-item chicken concepts, every Nash & Smashed kitchen combines Nashville-style fried chicken sandwiches, bone-in chicken, tenders and wings with smashed burgers, mocktails and cakes inside a compact 1,600+ sq ft footprint suited to University City, Center City, Temple & Fishtown / Northern Liberties and King of Prussia, Main Line, Plymouth Meeting & Willow Grove (Montgomery County).

Do I need kitchen experience to run a fried chicken franchise in Philadelphia, PA?

No prior restaurant experience is required. Every franchise owner completes 40 hours of training — 6 classroom hours and 34 hours on the job inside an operating Nash & Smashed — covering marination, breading, fryer station flow, inventory and local 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.

Own a Fried Chicken Franchise in Philadelphia, PA

Bring hand-breaded Nashville-style chicken sandwiches, bone-in fried chicken, tenders and wings to Philadelphia, PA — paired with smashed burgers, mocktails and cakes so one 1,600+ sq ft kitchen captures every guest in the group.

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Prospective operators searching for a fried chicken franchise in Philadelphia, PA often run into concepts that rely on a single menu item or require oversized freestanding real estate. Nash & Smashed pairs made-to-order Nashville-style chicken sandwiches, bone-in fried chicken, tenders and party wings with flat-top smashed burgers, waffle fries, handcrafted mocktails and cakes — eliminating the group veto vote across University City, Center City, Temple & Fishtown / Northern Liberties and King of Prussia, Main Line, Plymouth Meeting & Willow Grove (Montgomery County).

1,600+ sq ft inline and endcap shopping-center spaces across Center City, University City, Northeast Philly, King of Prussia, Ardmore, Upper Darby, Bensalem and Plymouth Meeting. For tighter urban blocks or campus-adjacent trade areas around Northeast Philly (Roosevelt Blvd), Bucks County & Delaware County, our Express Unit and Food Truck formats give Philadelphia owners flexible real estate entry points supported directly from lease review through grand opening.

Capturing lunch, dinner and catering chicken demand in Philadelphia

University City, Center City, Temple & Fishtown / Northern Liberties: Walkable student, medical and residential blocks tailored for 1,600 sq ft storefronts and Express Units.
King of Prussia, Main Line, Plymouth Meeting & Willow Grove (Montgomery County): Premier suburban shopping plazas and corporate office corridors along I-76, I-276 and Route 202.
Northeast Philly (Roosevelt Blvd), Bucks County & Delaware County: High-volume commuter shopping strips along US-1, Street Road and Baltimore Pike.

Own a Fried Chicken Franchise in Philadelphia, PA

Capturing lunch, dinner and catering chicken demand in Philadelphia

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