Does Nash & Smashed already have a footprint in New York?

Yes. Nash & Smashed operates on Long Island in Ronkonkoma with additional locations in development in Albany and Buffalo.

Which New York markets have dedicated franchise landing pages?

You can explore market-specific details for New York City, Long Island, Albany and Buffalo below, or inquire directly for any New York territory.

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 New York

Join Nash & Smashed's New York growth — from New York City and Long Island to Albany and Buffalo. Five revenue lines under one roof in footprints starting at 1,600 sq ft.

National franchise overview

New York is an active growth state for Nash & Smashed, anchored by our Long Island presence in Ronkonkoma and active development in Albany and Buffalo. Both Downstate commuter markets and Upstate university metros show strong demand for cooked-to-order Nashville-style sandwiches, fried chicken, smashed burgers, mocktails and cakes.

Because New York real estate ranges from compactfive-borough storefronts to suburban Long Island shopping plazas and Upstate power centers, our flexible 1,600 sq ft minimum Full Restaurant footprint and Express Unit model let operators match the right format to each neighborhood.

Scaling across Downstate and Upstate New York

New York City (Queens, Brooklyn, Bronx, Manhattan & Staten Island): High-density neighborhood retail corridors, transit hubs and late-night delivery zones across all five boroughs.
Long Island (Nassau & Suffolk Counties): Commuter rail hubs and grocery-anchored strip centers along Jericho Turnpike, Route 110, Sunrise Highway and the LIE.
Capital Region (Albany, Schenectady, Troy & Latham): State government, SUNY university corridors and suburban plazas along Wolf Road and Route 7.
Western New York (Buffalo, Amherst & Cheektowaga): High-traffic retail corridors along Niagara Falls Boulevard, Transit Road and university-adjacent districts.

Own a Nash & Smashed in New York

Scaling across Downstate and Upstate New York

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