Are territories open across Greenville, Greer and Simpsonville?

Yes. While Nash & Smashed already operates in South Carolina in Rock Hill, Greenville County — including Woodruff Road, Downtown, Taylors/Greer and Mauldin/Simpsonville — offers open single- and multi-unit territories.

What sets Nash & Smashed apart on corridors like Woodruff Road?

Instead of relying on a single entrée category, operators serve Nashville-style sandwiches, fried chicken, hand-smashed burgers, mocktails and shakes, and cakes from one 1,600+ sq ft footprint.

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.

Open a Nash & Smashed in Greenville, SC

Lead Nash & Smashed's Upstate South Carolina expansion along I-85 and I-385 — serving five revenue lines across Woodruff Road, Haywood Road, Main Street, Greer and Simpsonville.

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As the economic engine of the Upstate along the I-85 corridor between Charlotte and Atlanta, Greenville blends international corporate headquarters (Michelin North America, Prisma Health, Clemson's CU-ICAR campus) with one of America's most celebrated walkable downtowns around Falls Park and Main Street.

With Nash & Smashed already welcoming South Carolina guests in Rock Hill, Greenville offers open prime territories along powerhouse suburban retail arteries like Woodruff Road (SC-146), Haywood Road, Pelham Road and Fairview Road in Simpsonville — ideal for 1,600+ sq ft Full Restaurants, Express Units and Food Trucks.

Upstate South Carolina's flagship I-85 dining and corporate hub

Woodruff Road (SC-146), Magnolia Park & Shops at Greenridge: Upstate South Carolina's busiest retail corridor at the I-85 / I-385 crossroads drawing shoppers from across Greenville County.
Haywood Road, Pleasantburg Drive (SC-291) & Laurens Road: Central commercial hubs linking Haywood Mall, Verdae, Midtown redevelopment and Clemson's ICAR innovation district.
Downtown Main Street, West End & Fluor Field District: Year-round pedestrian dining, hotel guests and ballpark crowds tailored for Express Units and urban storefronts.
Pelham Road / Greer & Simpsonville (Fairview Road / I-385 South): High-growth Golden Strip and airport-corridor suburbs packed with family neighborhoods and grocery-anchored plazas.

Open a Nash & Smashed in Greenville, SC

Upstate South Carolina's flagship I-85 dining and corporate hub

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