Are territories open in both Oklahoma City and Tulsa?

Yes. Qualified single-unit and multi-unit candidates can inquire for protected trade areas across Greater Oklahoma City (Edmond, Norman, Moore and Yukon) as well as Greater Tulsa and Stillwater.

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 Oklahoma

Bring the Oklahoma Smashed home alongside hand-breaded fried chicken, Nashville-style sandwiches, mocktails and cakes across Oklahoma City, Edmond, Norman and Greater Tulsa with 40 hours of training and 12 support commitments.

National franchise overview

Oklahoma invented the seared onion-smashed burger tradition that inspired our signature Oklahoma Smashed — a beef patty topped with grilled jalapeño, grilled onion, lettuce, jalapeño sauce and melted cheese. Pairing that heritage favorite with hand-breaded fried chicken, customizable Nashville-style sandwiches, mocktails and cakes gives operators across Oklahoma City, Edmond, Moore, Norman, Tulsa, Broken Arrow and Owasso five distinct revenue lines along I-35, I-40 and the Turner Turnpike (I-44).

Affordable retail real estate and vibrant suburban strip centers make 1,600+ sq ft Full Restaurants straightforward to open, complemented by campus Express Units and event Food Trucks. Every Oklahoma franchisee completes 40 hours of classroom and in-store training backed by 12 corporate support commitments.

Birthplace-inspired smashed burgers meet Nashville heat along I-35 and I-44

North OKC, Memorial Road (Kilpatrick Turnpike) & Edmond: Quail Springs / Chisholm Creek entertainment and retail hubs plus affluent family plazas along 2nd Street and Broadway Extension in Edmond.
Midtown OKC, Bricktown, Moore & Norman (I-35 South Corridor): OU Health and downtown growth connected down I-35 to booming family retail on 19th Street in Moore and Campus Corner / 24th Avenue NW in Norman.
Greater Tulsa (Brookside, Midtown, Woodland Hills/71st & Tulsa Hills): High-traffic 71st Street and Memorial Drive retail strips, Utica Square/Cherry Street dining and US-75 Tulsa Hills shopping.
Tulsa Suburbs & Stillwater (Broken Arrow, Bixby, Jenks & OSU): Hillside Drive in Broken Arrow, Memorial corridor in Bixby and Oklahoma State University student demand in Stillwater.

Own a Nash & Smashed in Oklahoma

Birthplace-inspired smashed burgers meet Nashville heat along I-35 and I-44

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