Which Fayetteville corridors offer the strongest visibility for a first store?

Skibo Road near Freedom Town Center and Cross Creek, Raeford Road heading west toward I-295, and North Ramsey Street near Methodist University rank among Cumberland County's busiest fast-casual corridors.

Where do Fayetteville franchise owners train before opening?

Every franchisee completes 40 hours of structured corporate training (6 classroom + 34 on the job) backed by hands-on opening support from our Mid-Atlantic and Carolina operations 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.

Open a Nash & Smashed in Fayetteville, NC

Serve one of America's largest military communities along I-95 and the I-295 Outer Loop — bringing hand-breaded fried chicken, smashed burgers, Nashville-style sandwiches, mocktails and cakes to Cumberland County.

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Sitting just an hour south of our Research Triangle presence via I-95 and US-401, Fayetteville is powered by Fort Liberty — one of the largest military installations in the world by population — alongside Cape Fear Valley Health, Fayetteville State University and Methodist University.

Active-duty service members, defense contractors and growing families in West Fayetteville, Hope Mills and Spring Lake create exceptional seven-day appetite for cooked-to-order Nashville-style chicken sandwiches, Oklahoma Smashed burgers, mojitos, shakes and cakes across Cumberland County's retail arteries.

Fort Liberty scale and I-95 corridor traffic just south of the Triangle

Skibo Road, Morganton Road & Freedom Town Center: Fayetteville's flagship shopping and dining hub connecting Cross Creek Mall, All American Freeway and Fort Liberty commuters.
Raeford Road (US-401 West), Gillis Hill & Hope Mills: Booming residential commuter corridor linking West Fayetteville and eastern Hoke County along the new I-295 interchanges.
Ramsey Street (US-401 North) & Methodist University Corridor: High-visibility northside retail plazas serving university students, Goodyear workforce and I-295 travelers.
Owen Drive / Cape Fear Valley Medical & Hay Street Downtown: Major hospital staff lunch demand plus revitalized downtown ballpark and Fayetteville State University corridors.

Open a Nash & Smashed in Fayetteville, NC

Fort Liberty scale and I-95 corridor traffic just south of the Triangle

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