Are franchise territories currently available in Pennsylvania?

Yes. Pennsylvania is a priority expansion state with open single-unit and multi-unit territories in Greater Philadelphia, Pittsburgh, South Central Pennsylvania and the Lehigh Valley.

Where do Pennsylvania franchise owners complete their 40 hours of training?

New owners complete 6 hours of classroom instruction and 34 hours of hands-on restaurant training with our corporate team in neighboring Virginia and Maryland before opening day.

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 Pennsylvania

Prime territories are open across Pennsylvania — directly north of our Maryland and Virginia core. Launch a Full Restaurant, Express Unit or Food Truck in Greater Philadelphia, the Lehigh Valley, Central PA or Pittsburgh.

National franchise overview

Sitting immediately north of our Maryland and D.C. restaurants, Pennsylvania is one of the most natural expansion states for Nash & Smashed. Entrepreneurs from Greater Philadelphia and Western Pennsylvania have already reached out to bring our five-revenue-line menu — Nashville-style sandwiches, fried chicken, smashed burgers, mocktails and cakes — into the Keystone State.

With open territory availability across the Delaware Valley, the Main Line, King of Prussia, the Lehigh Valley, Harrisburg/Lancaster and Greater Pittsburgh, early Pennsylvania franchisees can secure flagship trade areas while drawing on nearby Mid-Atlantic training stores and corporate support.

Next-door expansion along the I-95, I-81 and I-76 corridors

Greater Philadelphia (Center City, University City, Bucks, Montgomery & Delaware Counties): Dense urban university corridors paired with premier suburban retail hubs around King of Prussia, Willow Grove and Cherry Hill-adjacent bridges.
Pittsburgh & Allegheny County (Oakland, South Side, Cranberry & Robinson): Major university and healthcare employment centers plus high-volume suburban shopping plazas along I-79 and I-376.
South Central PA (Harrisburg, Lancaster & York): Just up I-83 and I-81 from our Maryland footprint, offering immediate supply-chain adjacency and strong family dining traffic.
Lehigh Valley (Allentown, Bethlehem & Easton): Fast-growing I-78 commuter and college corridor linking Pennsylvania with Northern New Jersey and New York.

Bring Nash & Smashed to Pennsylvania

Next-door expansion along the I-95, I-81 and I-76 corridors

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