Why do national restaurants outperform population size in Billings, MT?

Billings acts as the undisputed medical, hotel and retail hub for a vast multi-county region stretching from Bozeman to eastern Montana and northern Wyoming, packing King Avenue West and Shiloh Crossing on weekends.

What training is provided for Montana franchise owners?

Owners complete 40 hours of training (6 classroom + 34 hands-on restaurant training) plus on-site grand-opening support from our corporate team.

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 Billings, MT

Launch in Montana's largest city and multi-state retail hub — spanning Shiloh Crossing, King Avenue West, 24th Street West / Rimrock, the Medical Corridor and Billings Heights.

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As Montana's most populous city, Billings serves a massive trade radius of hundreds of thousands of consumers who travel in along I-90 and I-94 for healthcare at Billings Clinic and Intermountain St. Vincent, flights, MetraPark events and shopping. On the West End, King Avenue West, Shiloh Crossing and 24th Street West concentrate national retail and hotel traffic, while Main Street (US-87) in Billings Heights and the Downtown/MSU Billings medical core serve dense daily populations.

With zero comparable five-line Nashville chicken, smashed burger, mocktail and cake franchises operating in Billings today, an early operator can secure premier West End or Midtown real estate with first-mover brand authority.

Multi-state retail and healthcare magnet along I-90 and I-94

Shiloh Crossing & King Avenue West (I-90 West End): Billings' premier lifestyle and big-box restaurant corridor serving affluent West End neighborhoods and regional visitors.
24th Street West, Grand Avenue & Rimrock Mall (Midtown): Central cross-town shopping spine with strong weekday lunch and family dinner traffic.
Medical Corridor, MSU Billings & Billings Heights (Main St / US-87): Major regional hospital workforce, university students downtown and high-volume commuter retail in the Heights.

Bring Nash & Smashed to Billings, MT

Multi-state retail and healthcare magnet along I-90 and I-94

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