Does Harrisburg benefit from proximity to Nash & Smashed's Maryland locations?

Yes. Greater Harrisburg sits roughly an hour north of our Maryland restaurants via I-83 and US-15, streamlining supply-chain adjacency, corporate site visits and pre-opening training.

Are both East Shore (Dauphin County) and West Shore (Cumberland County) open?

Yes. Candidates can inquire about territories in Lower Paxton and Swatara on the East Shore, Camp Hill and Mechanicsburg on the West Shore, or nearby Hershey.

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 Harrisburg, PA

Expand directly up I-83 and I-81 from our Maryland stronghold — bringing cooked-to-order fried chicken, smashed burgers, Nashville-style sandwiches, mocktails and cakes to the East and West Shores.

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Located just north of our Baltimore and Frederick, Maryland footprint via I-83, I-81 and US-15, Greater Harrisburg unites Dauphin and Cumberland counties across the Susquehanna River with rock-steady employment from the Pennsylvania Capitol Complex, UPMC Central PA, Penn State Health in nearby Hershey and massive I-81 logistics parks.

High-volume suburban shopping arteries along Jonestown Road (US-22) and Paxton Street on the East Shore — paired with Carlisle Pike (US-11) through Camp Hill and Mechanicsburg on the West Shore — offer prime 1,600+ sq ft retail bays for five-revenue-line fast-casual dining.

Pennsylvania's capital metro directly north of our Maryland core

Jonestown Road (US-22), Colonial Park & Linglestown Road (East Shore): Primary Lower Paxton Township retail corridor off I-83 and I-81 serving dense East Shore neighborhoods.
Carlisle Pike (US-11), Camp Hill & Mechanicsburg (West Shore): Cumberland County's highest-performing suburban shopping spine stretching from Camp Hill Shopping Center to Silver Spring Township.
Paxton Street, Swatara Township & High Pointe Commons (I-283): Regional power-center interchange bridging Harrisburg commuters with Hershey tourism and Penn State Health.
Downtown Second Street, Capitol Complex & Harrisburg University: Walkable weekday state-workforce, university student and Midtown Riverfront dining blocks.

Bring Nash & Smashed to Harrisburg, PA

Pennsylvania's capital metro directly north of our Maryland core

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