Can a qualified group develop multiple territories across West and East El Paso?

Yes. Because El Paso stretches cleanly into distinct Westside, Central I-10, Northeast/Fort Bliss and Far East Loop 375 submarkets, multi-unit territory schedules fit the market naturally.

Where is pre-opening franchise training conducted?

Franchisees complete 40 hours of training (6 classroom + 34 hands-on in-restaurant hours) with our corporate operations team, followed by launch support for your El Paso grand opening.

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 El Paso, TX

Bring a standout five-revenue-line fast-casual brand to West Texas — serving UTEP/Mesa Street, The Fountains at Farah, Fort Bliss and booming Far East Zaragoza/Eastlake corridors.

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El Paso commands a massive, self-contained regional metro where national fast-casual launches stand out immediately without cross-suburb cannibalization. On the Westside along I-10 and Mesa Street (SH-20), UTEP students, Kern Place/Cincinnati Entertainment District diners and Montecillo/West Towne Marketplace families generate steady lunch through late-evening traffic. Along Central I-10, Cielo Vista and The Fountains at Farah capture regional and binational shoppers from across West Texas, Southern New Mexico and Chihuahua.

Meanwhile, Fort Bliss along US-54 and Loop 375 (Joe Battle Boulevard) anchors explosive single-family growth across Far East El Paso, Pebble Hills, Zaragoza Road and Eastlake. Early El Paso franchisees have wide-open territory runway to establish a multi-unit West Texas stronghold.

Major military, university and binational retail corridors across El Paso

The Fountains at Farah, Bassett & Cielo Vista (Central I-10): El Paso's highest-grossing regional shopping and dining node drawing local families, travelers and cross-border visitors.
Mesa Street (SH-20), UTEP, Montecillo & West Towne (West El Paso): University foot traffic, hospital centers and affluent Northwest El Paso / Redd Road shopping plazas.
Zaragoza Road, Joe Battle, Pebble Hills & Fort Bliss (Loop 375 East): Dense military family housing and booming Far East grocery-anchored centers extending to Eastlake.

Own a Nash & Smashed in El Paso, TX

Major military, university and binational retail corridors across El Paso

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