Are single-unit and multi-unit franchise territories open in Dallas, TX?

Yes. Dallas has open single-unit and multi-unit territory availability across North Dallas, Uptown/East Dallas, the Medical District and Oak Cliff. Our franchise team reviews specific trade-area boundaries after you request the FDD.

What training and real estate support do Dallas franchisees receive?

No prior restaurant experience is needed. Franchisees complete 40 hours of training (6 hours of classroom instruction and 34 hours of hands-on kitchen and counter operations) alongside corporate site evaluation, lease review and opening support.

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 Dallas, TX

Launch a flagship North Texas fast-casual kitchen across Uptown, Knox-Henderson, Deep Ellum, Preston Hollow and Bishop Arts — uniting Nashville-style sandwiches, fried chicken, smashed burgers, mocktails and cakes with 40 hours of training.

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Dallas anchors the fourth-largest metropolitan area in the United States, pairing dense daytime office employment in Uptown, Downtown and the Stemmons/Medical District with lively evening dining neighborhoods from Lower Greenville and Knox-Henderson to Deep Ellum and the Bishop Arts District. Operating five revenue lines — Nashville-style sandwiches, hand-breaded fried chicken, hand-smashed burgers, mocktails and cakes — allows a Dallas franchise owner to capture business lunches, family dinners and late-evening delivery traffic from one streamlined back-of-house line.

Along US-75 (North Central Expressway), the Dallas North Tollway, I-35E and I-635 (LBJ Freeway), grocery-anchored centers in Preston Hollow, Lake Highlands and Far North Dallas provide high-visibility 1,600+ sq ft inline and endcap footprints. Every Dallas operator receives site-selection review, kitchen layout guidance, 40 hours of classroom and on-the-job training, and 12 corporate support commitments from signing through grand opening.

High-volume urban and North Central Expressway dining corridors in Dallas

Uptown, Knox-Henderson & Lower Greenville (US-75 Central Corridor): Walkable apartment density, SMU student foot traffic along Mockingbird Lane, and late-evening dining blocks suited for Express Units and 1,600 sq ft storefronts.
Preston Hollow, Park Cities Edge & Far North Dallas (Preston Rd & DNT): High-income neighborhood shopping plazas along Preston Road, Northwest Highway, Belt Line and LBJ Freeway with strong family dinner and catering volume.
UT Southwestern Medical District, Design District & Oak Lawn (I-35E): Round-the-clock hospital shift changes, showroom commercial blocks and multi-family residential towers minutes from downtown.
Deep Ellum, Bishop Arts & Lake Highlands (East & Oak Cliff Dallas): High-character neighborhood retail strips and mixed-use redevelopments with strong weekend and off-premise delivery demand.

Own a Nash & Smashed in Dallas, TX

High-volume urban and North Central Expressway dining corridors in Dallas

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