Which Mississippi regions have open franchise territories?

Open territories cover the Jackson metro (Madison, Ridgeland, Flowood and Brandon), DeSoto County (Southaven and Olive Branch), Biloxi-Gulfport, Hattiesburg, Oxford, Starkville and Tupelo.

How does corporate help first-time Mississippi franchise owners?

Every franchisee completes 40 hours of training (6 classroom + 34 on the job) and receives 12 corporate support commitments spanning site selection, contractor negotiations, equipment procurement, launch advertising and profitability coaching.

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 Mississippi

Bring prepared-to-order Nashville-style sandwiches, hand-breaded fried chicken, smashed burgers, mocktails and cakes to Greater Jackson, DeSoto County, the Gulf Coast and SEC college towns with 40 hours of training and 12 support commitments.

National franchise overview

Mississippi combines strong Southern comfort-food demand with distinct high-growth retail pockets: fast-expanding Memphis suburbs in DeSoto County (Southaven and Olive Branch) at the top of I-55, affluent family shopping centers in Madison, Ridgeland, Flowood and Brandon around Jackson, SEC college markets in Oxford and Starkville, and year-round hospitality along I-10 in Gulfport, Biloxi and Ocean Springs. Across every corridor, our five revenue lines — Nashville-style sandwiches, fried chicken, smashed burgers, mocktails and cakes — stand apart from ordinary drive-thru fare.

Accessible retail leasing makes 1,600+ sq ft inline and endcap Full Restaurants straightforward to launch in grocery-anchored plazas, while Express Units fit campus districts and Food Trucks serve coastal events and stadium weekends. Every Mississippi owner completes 40 hours of training backed by 12 corporate support commitments.

High-appetite Southern corridors along I-55, I-20 and Gulf Coast I-10

Greater Jackson Metro (Madison, Ridgeland, Flowood & Brandon): Premier suburban retail along Highland Colony Parkway, County Line Road and Lakeland Drive (MS-25) serving Rankin and Madison counties.
DeSoto County / North I-55 (Southaven, Olive Branch & Hernando): Goodman Road (MS-302) and Silo Square retail corridors capturing rapid family and logistics workforce growth just south of Memphis.
Mississippi Gulf Coast (Gulfport, Biloxi, D'Iberville & Ocean Springs): Crossroads/I-10 power centers, Keesler Air Force Base, shipbuilding employers and year-round coastal resort dining.
University Corridors (Oxford, Starkville & Hattiesburg): Ole Miss, Mississippi State and Southern Miss student and medical trade areas along Jackson Avenue, Highway 12 and Hardy Street.

Own a Nash & Smashed in Mississippi

High-appetite Southern corridors along I-55, I-20 and Gulf Coast I-10

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