Are multi-unit territories open across Greater Oklahoma City?

Yes. Metro OKC offers wide-open single-unit and multi-unit territory development across North OKC, Central/Midtown, West OKC (Yukon/Mustang) and South OKC/Moore.

What corporate support guides a first-time OKC franchise owner?

Every franchisee completes 40 hours of classroom and in-restaurant training backed by 12 corporate support commitments covering site evaluation, store buildout, vendor setup and launch marketing.

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 Oklahoma City, OK

Launch across OKC — from Memorial Road, Chisholm Creek and Northwest Expressway to Midtown, Bricktown and South I-240 — serving our signature Oklahoma Smashed burgers, fried chicken, mocktails and cakes.

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Oklahoma City's surging metro population, pro-business climate and passionate burger-and-chicken dining culture make it a flagship Heartland market — especially for our signature Oklahoma Smashed burger alongside Nashville-style sandwiches, crispy fried chicken, mocktails and cakes. Major employment clusters span Downtown / Devon Tower, the OU Health Sciences Innovation District and Tinker Air Force Base.

Along the Kilpatrick Turnpike at Memorial Road, Quail Springs and Chisholm Creek, across Penn Square / Belle Isle and Northwest Expressway, in walkable Midtown, Automobile Alley and Bricktown, and along South OKC / Moore I-35 plazas, operators can build single-unit or multi-unit portfolios.

Kilpatrick Turnpike, Midtown and I-35 / I-40 dining corridors across Metro OKC

Memorial Road, Quail Springs & Chisholm Creek (Kilpatrick Turnpike): North OKC's premier entertainment, corporate and regional retail corridor serving Nichols Hills, The Village and Deer Creek.
Bricktown, Midtown, Automobile Alley, Paseo & Plaza District: Walkable downtown arena blocks, OU Health medical staff and dense urban dining neighborhoods.
Northwest Expressway, Penn Square, Belle Isle & Classen Curve: High-visibility central-northwest commuter arteries packed with national retail co-tenants.
I-240 South OKC, Moore (SW 19th St) & Midwest City / Tinker AFB: High-volume family power centers and defense workforce dining strips south and east of downtown.

Bring Nash & Smashed to Oklahoma City, OK

Kilpatrick Turnpike, Midtown and I-35 / I-40 dining corridors across Metro OKC

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