Can hospitality groups secure multi-unit territories in DFW, Houston, Austin or San Antonio?

Yes. Because Texas is an open non-registration state with vast suburban rings, qualified operators can apply for single-unit locations or multi-unit regional development schedules across any Texas metro.

What support does corporate provide as Texas franchisees expand?

Every owner receives 40 hours of structured training plus 7 pre-opening commitments (site selection, contractor negotiations, equipment, hiring, community marketing, go-to-market ads, bookkeeping) and 5 post-opening commitments including profitability coaching and expansion.

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 Texas

Scale across the Texas Triangle — Dallas-Fort Worth, Greater Houston, Austin and San Antonio — serving Nashville-style sandwiches, fried chicken, smashed burgers, mocktails and cakes with 40 hours of training and 12 support commitments.

National franchise overview

The Texas Triangle — uniting Dallas-Fort Worth, Greater Houston, Austin-Round Rock and San Antonio along I-35, I-45 and I-10 — represents one of the largest fast-casual expansion arenas in North America, propelled by nonstop corporate relocations, master-planned suburban communities and massive university campuses. Texans love bold fried chicken, seared jalapeño-topped smashed burgers and ice-cold refreshments, giving our five revenue lines — Nashville-style sandwiches, fried chicken, smashed burgers, mocktails and cakes — year-round velocity across every daypart.

Abundant grocery-anchored and lifestyle retail centers make 1,600+ sq ft inline and endcap Full Restaurants straightforward to scale across multi-unit clusters, complemented by urban/campus Express Units and Food Trucks. Every Texas partner completes 40 hours of training backed by 12 corporate support commitments.

Portfolio-scale growth across Texas's I-35, I-45 and I-10 Triangle

Dallas-Fort Worth Metroplex (Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Irving, Arlington & Fort Worth): Corporate headquarters along the Dallas North Tollway and SH-121 paired with booming family retail across Collin, Denton, Dallas and Tarrant counties.
Greater Houston (Katy, Sugar Land, The Woodlands, Cypress & Inner Loop): Diverse, high-density dining neighborhoods inside 610 plus thriving master-planned suburban centers along I-10, US-59/I-69, SH-99 and I-45.
Austin & Central I-35 Corridor (Domain/North Austin, Cedar Park, Round Rock & San Marcos): Tech campuses, UT Austin student blocks and surging suburban plazas across Williamson, Travis and Hays counties.
San Antonio & Regional University/Metro Hubs (Stone Oak, Alamo Ranch, College Station, Lubbock & El Paso): Loop 1604 shopping centers and military bases in San Antonio alongside powerhouse Texas A&M, Texas Tech and UTEP markets.

Own a Nash & Smashed in Texas

Portfolio-scale growth across Texas's I-35, I-45 and I-10 Triangle

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