Can an Austin operator combine a brick-and-mortar store with a Food Truck?

Yes. Nash & Smashed offers Full Restaurant (1,600+ sq ft), Express Unit and Food Truck formats, making Austin one of the strongest cities in the country for pairing brick-and-mortar operations with mobile event presence.

Are multi-unit territories available in Travis County and Metro Austin?

Yes. Qualified candidates can inquire about single-unit or multi-unit territory plans spanning North, Central and South Austin.

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 Austin, TX

Bring Nashville-style sandwiches, fried chicken, smashed burgers, mocktails and cakes to the Texas capital — across The Domain, UT Austin / Guadalupe, Mueller, East Austin and South Lamar.

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Austin's combination of major technology employers around The Domain, Parmer Lane and Arboretum, over 50,000 students at UT Austin, state capitol offices and global festival tourism creates nonstop demand for bold, crave-worthy fast-casual food. From Guadalupe Street (The Drag), West Campus and Mueller to South Lamar, Sunset Valley and Riverside, Austin guests prize prepared-to-order smashed burgers, crispy spicy chicken and craft zero-proof mocktails.

With flexible operating formats — 1,600+ sq ft Full Restaurants for suburban and midtown plazas along Burnet Road, US-183, I-35 and Brodie Lane, compact Express Units for dense urban/campus blocks, and Food Trucks built for Austin's legendary outdoor food-park and festival scene — operators can scale cleanly across Travis County.

Tech campuses, 50,000+ UT students and late-evening culinary culture in Austin

The Domain, North Burnet, Arboretum & Parmer Tech Corridor (MoPac & US-183): Major technology campuses, Q2 Stadium matchday crowds and high-density North Austin apartments and retail.
UT Austin / West Campus, Guadalupe, Mueller & East Austin: Massive student body, Dell Children's medical hub and walkable urban neighborhoods with heavy evening delivery volume.
South Lamar, South Congress, Sunset Valley & Slaughter / Brodie (US-290 / I-35 South): High-performing South Austin retail power centers and residential corridors stretching toward Buda.

Own a Nash & Smashed in Austin, TX

Tech campuses, 50,000+ UT students and late-evening culinary culture in Austin

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