Which Miami Valley suburbs can I include in a Dayton franchise inquiry?

You can inquire about single-unit or multi-unit sites across Dayton, Beavercreek, Fairborn, Kettering, Centerville, Miamisburg, Springboro, Vandalia and Huber Heights.

What minimum square footage is required for a Dayton Full Restaurant?

Our Full Restaurant format starts at 1,600 square feet in inline or endcap shopping-center spaces, while Express Units accommodate smaller urban or campus storefronts.

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 Dayton, OH

Serve the Miami Valley along I-75 and I-675 — from Beavercreek and Wright-Patterson to Brown Street, Centerville and Miamisburg — with fried chicken, smashed burgers, mocktails and cakes.

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Sitting at the intersection of I-75 and I-70, Greater Dayton benefits from Ohio's largest single-site employer at Wright-Patterson Air Force Base alongside defense contractors, Premier Health and Kettering Health hospitals, and combined student populations at the University of Dayton and Wright State University. That steady workforce and student base fuels reliable weekday lunch and evening dinner volume.

Retail corridors along I-675 in Beavercreek (The Greene and North Fairfield Road), OH-725 around the Dayton Mall in Miami Township, Far Hills Avenue through Kettering and Centerville, and Miller Lane / Brandt Pike in Huber Heights give franchise operators prime 1,600+ sq ft inline and endcap options.

Aerospace, university and I-675 suburban dining hubs in the Miami Valley

Beavercreek, The Greene & Colonel Glenn Highway (I-675 / Wright State): Open-air lifestyle retail, defense engineering offices around Wright-Patterson AFB and Wright State University student blocks.
Brown Street, University of Dayton, Oregon District & Miami Valley Hospital: High-foot-traffic UD student corridor and downtown medical/entertainment blocks suited for Express or 1,600 sq ft inline spaces.
Centerville, Kettering & Miami Township / OH-725 (I-75 / I-675 South): Affluent South Dayton family suburbs and high-visibility regional shopping centers around Austin Landing and Dayton Mall.
Miller Lane, Vandalia & Huber Heights (I-75 / I-70 North): Heavy highway traveler, logistics workforce and residential dining demand along Benchwood Road and Old Troy Pike.

Bring Nash & Smashed to Dayton, OH

Aerospace, university and I-675 suburban dining hubs in the Miami Valley

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